West Franklin Historical Museum
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Location | 2130 Schoolhouse Road Mulkeytown, Illinois, United States |
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Coordinates | 37°58′06″N 89°06′46″W / 37.968333°N 89.112654°W |
Type | History museum |
Owner | West Franklin Historical District & Genealogical Society |
The West Franklin Historical Museum is operated by the West Franklin Historical District & Genealogical Society in Mulkeytown, Illinois.
Its primary purpose is the preserve and protect the cultural heritage of the people, places and events of Western Franklin County, Illinois.
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Collections[edit]
The museum consists of a collection of artifacts and memorabilia donations and loans, including accessions from cities, towns and villages, families and schools located in the Western Franklin County region.
Many of the communities, locations, people and families curated in the museum date to a time before Illinois attained statehood.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- West Franklin Historical District & Genealogical Society - Visit Rend Lake