Humboldt Tennessee Historical Society

Humboldt Tennessee Historical Society Monthly Meetings are held at the Humboldt Public Library. All are invited to attend. Humboldt Historical Society is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization.

Mission Statement:The Humboldt Historical Society believes that an understanding and appreciation of our historic heritage is essential to maintaining a meaningful and unique identity as a town. The mission of the Humboldt Historical Society is to celebrate and preserve the history of the City of Humboldt and surrounding communities and its people and to assure that this legacy is passed on to fut

ure generations. We will: educate and engage the public through a variety of programs; maintain our history website and page, and collections; research and publish historic records; identify and encourage preservation of significant places and structures throughout the town; and manage the society openly, ethically, and professionally.

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Meeting are held on the 4th Thursday of each month.

I received these images today of the old Tyler Towers Motor Hotel on 22nd Avenue in Humboldt.
01/15/2026

I received these images today of the old Tyler Towers Motor Hotel on 22nd Avenue in Humboldt.

01/07/2026

Big Doug Atkins from Humboldt, Tennessee. At 6-8, 260 pounds Doug was a massive individual on the football team in the early 1950’s. He originally enrolled at UT to play basketball but also lettered 3 years in track while making his mark on the gridiron. In fact Atkins was runner-up in the 1952 SEC high jump. His 6’-6” achievement was 25th best in the world that year.

12/07/2025
09/18/2025

Join us for our next Humboldt Historical Society meeting. It will be this Thursday, September 18th at 4:30pm. We will meet in the Humboldt Public Library Conference Room. Please use the main entrance on 16th Avenue.

06/19/2025

A friendly reminder: We will not be having a meeting during June or July. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, August 21st at 4:30pm at the Humboldt Public Library. Enjoy your summer!

From Vision to Reality!The Humboldt Public Library will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Children's Libr...
05/14/2025

From Vision to Reality!

The Humboldt Public Library will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Children's Library on Wednesday, May 28th at 11:30am. We invite the community to come out and celebrate with us. There will be a photo opportunity and refreshments will be served. Make plans to join us for this special occasion.

05/13/2025

The Humboldt Historical Society will hold it's regular monthly meeting this Thursday, May 15th at 4:30pm. The society meets at the Humboldt Public Library. Make plans to join us.

Humboldt Historical Society President John Blankenship presented a program on “Gibson County’s First Churches”. Thank yo...
04/18/2025

Humboldt Historical Society President John Blankenship presented a program on “Gibson County’s First Churches”. Thank you to all who attended this afternoon.

Join us this afternoon at 4:30.
04/17/2025

Join us this afternoon at 4:30.

The Humboldt Historical Society will host it's next meeting this Thursday, April 17th at 4:30pm. We will meet in the Humboldt Public Library Conference Room. The meeting is open to the public and free to attend.

The Humboldt Historical Society will host it's next meeting this Thursday, April 17th at 4:30pm. We will meet in the Hum...
04/15/2025

The Humboldt Historical Society will host it's next meeting this Thursday, April 17th at 4:30pm. We will meet in the Humboldt Public Library Conference Room. The meeting is open to the public and free to attend.

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Humboldt, TN
38343

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+17314201316

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