Open Thursdays and Fridays 9am – 3:30pm, Saturdays 9am – noon. All other open times by appointment only.
Edgar County
Historical Society
Our vision...
is that Edgar County Historical Society House, Museum and Annex instills a sense of community pride and provides a venue to educate and showcase the history, culture, art, architecture and transportation in Edgar County.
Explore Our Complex
Available Now
Own a copy of EDGAR COUNTY 1823-2023: Two Hundred Years of History of Paris and Edgar County
Fifty individuals contributed their stories of genealogy, families and businesses. Stop in today or mail a check to the Historical society. The book is available for $35 for pick-up or $43.50 shipped.
Firefighting showcased
Stop in to see our new exhibit featuring the history of firefighting in Edgar County, including a large collection of Paris Fire Department artifacts and memorabilia. Much more than you see here in this photo!