Last updated: 3/11/2014
Tell City Historical Society and Museum
Tell City, Indiana
Street Address
548 9th Street
Tell City, IN 47586
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 728
Tell City, IN 47586
phone: 812-772-2020
e-mail: perrychamber@psci.net

Hours

Sunday
2 PM - 4 PM
Call ahead and we will provide tours on closed days.

Admissions

Donations

Free. Donations Accepted.

Staff

Chris Cail
phone: 812-619-6128
Description

The Tell City Historical Society Museum is a local history museum focusing on the lives and work of its citizens from its inception in 1858.

History

While in existance decades before, the Tell City Historical Society became very active in organizing the Centennial celebration for 1958. Since that time, the society has collected items of local history for its museum. The museum has moved several times over the years and is now located in the former Tell City Library. We have a display area, a library/research area, and a meeting room. Call ahead and we will provide tours on closed days.

Artifact Collections

Items and pictures from the life and work in Tell City including sections on sports, schools, home life, military, churches, the river, the city, businesses and industries.

Research Collections

Genealogy collection including:
Church and cemetery records
Local newspapers on microfilm
Wills, coroner, and probate records
Perry County Circuit Court records

Tell City History:
Sanborn maps of Tell City
Swiss Colonization records (in German)

Library
Access: General Public
Appointment required: No
Services
Gift Shop
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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