Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home

Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home The Massac County Historical Society welcomes new members. Meetings take place the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Curtis Home.

The Home is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3 p.m. No admission is required to view the home.

04/06/2026

Massac County Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 6, in the basement of the Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis St. Through Zoom, the speaker will be Phil Shappard, a family member and expert on Civil War Major Elijah P. Curtis, who was an attorney and served for many years as Massac County Circuit Clerk and whose home at 405 Market St., Metropolis, houses the Massac County Historical Society Museum. Light refreshments will be provided. Anyone who wants to learn more about Curtis or is interested in Massac County history is invited to attend. Sorry for the late notice!

1918 2nd and Ferry Street Metropolis CBQ Depot
03/22/2026

1918 2nd and Ferry Street Metropolis CBQ Depot

1908 Metropolis Concert Band
03/21/2026

1908 Metropolis Concert Band

Brookport Water Tower, Massac County Illinois.1908-
03/21/2026

Brookport Water Tower, Massac County Illinois.1908-

1937 Flood of Metropolis, IL at the bottom of the photo is the Elijah. P. Curtis home.
03/07/2026

1937 Flood of Metropolis, IL at the bottom of the photo is the Elijah. P. Curtis home.

1918- Ferry Street Metropolis, IL Snow.
03/07/2026

1918- Ferry Street Metropolis, IL Snow.

03/02/2026

Meeting tonight at the Elijah P. Curtis Home at 6:30pm tonight. Special guest is Mr. Lingle of Metropolis, IL. he knows a lot of History and it will be very interesting. Sorry for the late notice!

1937 Flood this is the Brookport, IL Bridge over the Ohio River.
03/02/2026

1937 Flood this is the Brookport, IL Bridge over the Ohio River.

1918- Ice Gorge and the Isabella Towboat stuck and in the background is the Metropolis Railroad Bridge.
03/02/2026

1918- Ice Gorge and the Isabella Towboat stuck and in the background is the Metropolis Railroad Bridge.

First Methodist Church on 5th and Ferry Street Metropolis IL. 1920's.
02/23/2026

First Methodist Church on 5th and Ferry Street Metropolis IL. 1920's.

1921 American LaFrance Fire Engine #2 Metropolis Fire Department
02/16/2026

1921 American LaFrance Fire Engine #2 Metropolis Fire Department

Here is another view of the the High School that later became Central school in the other photo that I posted. When the...
02/15/2026

Here is another view of the the High School that later became Central school in the other photo that I posted. When the Central School was torn down then the Washington School was built and that building is still standing. When Washington school was no longer used it became the School offices. Not sure if its still in use anymore? The Washington Park is across the street at an angle. Across from the park is the Library and next to it is the Masonic Temple. A small building is next to it and I believe the building on the corner was a hotel. The the large building in front in this pohto was the Ward Hotel that building became Carter's Furniture Store. It's really sad, but the only building in this photo of all these buildings standing is the Metropolis Library.

Address

405 Market Street
Metropolis, IL
62960

Opening Hours

Saturday 1pm - 3pm
Sunday 1pm - 3pm

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+16185247203

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