Learn about the Museum's History, our Mission and current Board of Directors for the Johnson County Historical Society.

Museum History

Interest in a county museum began during the 1923 Johnson County Centennial Celebration when local artifacts were displayed in downtown store windows.   The Johnson County museum officially opened in 1931 organized by the local Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  

Originally located in a small room at the county courthouse, the museum relocated to the Suckow home in 1963.  The galleries and collection were located at the home until 1989 when the Johnson County Government and Historical Society purchased the former Masonic Temple at 135 North Main Street in Franklin, the museum’s current home.

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Mission Statement

The Johnson County Historical Society is a non-profit, educational institution whose purpose is to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the material culture of this region.

2010 Historical Society Board of Directors

 

President                   Lyman Snyder

Vice President           Bill Kirklin

Treasurer                   John Norton

Secretary                   John Richardson

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Blue River                 Barry Barnett

Clark                           Karen Cochran

Franklin                     Sharon Acton

Hensley                      Bill Hougham

Needham                    Bill Kirklin

Nineveh                      Cary McFarland

Pleasant                      Bill Drake

Union                          Janice Bullman

White River               John Richardson

At Large                     Craig A. Moorman

At Large                     John A. Norton

At Large                     Dr. Noel C. Baker

At Large                     Kathleen VanNuys