HOURS
ADMISSION
LOCATION
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:00AM-4:00PM
ADMISSION TO THE
MUSEUM IS FREE
108 WEST JEFFERSON ST.
COLUMBIA CITY, INDIANA 46725
Whitley County Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our community. Visit us to explore artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of Whitley County's past. The entrance to the facility is now at the Research Center. For tours, see us in the Research Center. Remote Research Services are available at the Whitley County Historical Museum. For research information, please call us.
The Whitley County Historical Museum is housed in the Columbia City, Indiana home of Thomas Riley Marshall, Indiana Governor and 28th Vice President of the United States. The Museum interprets not only the life of Thomas Marshall but also the great history of Whitley County and its peoples. The Museum complex consists of the Marshall House, an Annex, and an Outhouse. Guided tours, detailed exhibits, and informative programming help bring Whitley County history to life for our visitors. The Whitley County Historical Museum works in conjunction with the Whitley County Historical Society.
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Help Support the Whitley County Historical Museum
Whitley County Historical Society relies on donations from donors like you! Donate to the Whitley County Historical Society by clicking on the "Donate" button below. Thank you for your contribution in preserving and protecting Whitley County history!
Our Local Historic Podcast
This section is under construction right now, but stay tuned! Our upcoming fun and exciting podcast will share engaging local historical stories!
Use Your Kroger Card to Support the Whitley County Historical Society
The Whitley County Historical Society has been an accepted organization for the Kroger Community Rewards Program! To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program simply visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into your Kroger account, search for WHITLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY either by name or GP137 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. That's it! Now each time your shop you can help support the Whitley County Historical Society! Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
