Daviess County Historical Society & Museum
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Daviess County Historical Society & Museum

The Home of Your History

212 East Main Street
Washington, IN 47501
812-257-0301
www.daviesscountyhistory.com

Wed
10:00am–3:00pm
Thu
10:00am–3:00pm
Fri
10:00am–3:00pm
Sat
10:00am–3:00pm

The Daviess County Museum is the home of local history in our community. Located in the historic Mason's Lodge on Washington's Main Street, the museum houses high-quality educational exhibits and an extensive research library for genealogists. Admission is free. Contact us for information on group tours and school field trips. 

History


Founded in 1966

The Daviess County Historical Society was founded in 1966 in conjunction with Daviess County's Sesquicentennial celebration. The museum was moved to the former Jefferson School in 1979 and then to its current location in the former Masonic Lodge in 2005. 

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