Haw River Town Museum

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Haw River Town Museum
Haw River Town Museum
Established1997
Location201 East Main Street Haw River, North Carolina
Coordinates 36°05′23″N79°21′58″W / 36.08962°N 79.36617°W / 36.08962; -79.36617 Coordinates: 36°05′23″N79°21′58″W / 36.08962°N 79.36617°W / 36.08962; -79.36617
Website Haw River Town Museum

The Haw River Town Museum is a museum located in Haw River, North Carolina. Housed in a 145-year-old building which once served as the town's fire hall, the museum exhibits photographs, artifacts and memorabilia, focusing on the town's history. [1]

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References

  1. "Haw River Historical Museum". Visit Alamance County. Retrieved 8 December 2014.