Established in 1966, the Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) connects people to the history of Jefferson County, Kansas by collecting, preserving, and sharing artifacts, materials, and information.
The society provides education and research, maintains an extensive genealogy library and an online archive of artifacts, and manages and maintains Old Jefferson Town history museum, a unique collection of historical buildings from various locations across the county.
Whether you're a current, former, or future resident of Jefferson County, and whether you're visiting online or at the museum, we hope you enjoy your time with us.
Jefferson County
Historical Society
recording, preserving, and sharing the
ongoing history of Jefferson County, Kansas
Old Jefferson Town &
Jefferson County KS Historical Society
CONTACT US
MUSEUM, GROUNDS, and RESEARCH LIBRARY
Old Jefferson Town
705 Walnut Street
Oskaloosa, Kansas 66066
May through October
Museum & Grounds: Sat 9-1 and Sun 1-4
Research Library: Sat 9-12
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November through April*
Research Library (only): Sat 9-12
* Weather closings of are at the discretion of the scheduled volunteer and may not be announced.
Contact us for appointments during off-hours, group tours/events, or chapel reservations.
CONTACT FORM
EMAIL and WEB
Jefferson County Historical Society
P.O. Box 146
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
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