West Franklin Historical Museum

**West Franklin Historical Museum**
Location of Museum in Illinois
Location	2130 Schoolhouse Road Mulkeytown, Illinois, United States
Coordinates	37°58′06″N 89°06′46″W / 37.968333°N 89.112654°W / 37.968333; -89.112654
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.

Collections

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

External links

West Franklin Historical District & Genealogical Society - Visit Rent Lake

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