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Walworth Historical Society Museum

Historic Site #:13-006   (Exists)   Type: C1,C2,C3,C4 Town:Walworth
Site Name:Walworth Historical Society MuseumGPS Coordinates:43.137812, -77.270946
Address:2257 Academy St., Walworth, NY
Description:
The Walworth Historical Society was formed in 1975.  In 1989, the current structure was built as their meeting, storage and display space.  The Walworth Town Historian's Office is located here as well.  The bell in front of the museum came from the second Walworth Academy that was located across the street.  That bell was on display in the front yard of the Walworth High/Elementary School for many years.  If you visit the Walworth Historical Society website listed below, you will find Past Newsletters as well as photos and much other information about Walworth's history.

 
Site before WHS was built - Photo provided by the Walworth Historical SocietyShortly after construction was completed - Photo provided by the Walworth Historical Society
Photo by Bob Mogray Photo by Bob Mogray
 
Historic narrative:
At one time, the Walworth Presbyterian Church stood on this site.  See HS-13-063 referenced below.

References:

Walworth Historical Society Website

HS 13-063