The Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County is located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA. Opening in 1902, it was the first Carnegie Library in Indiana. The museum's exhibits focus on the history, art, natural history and culture of Montgomery County. Gallery themes include business & industry; literature, learning, arts & culture, military and democracy; sports & pop culture; Montgomery County highlights; and early history.
More information about this library building is in Mary Johnson's The History of Libraries in Montgomery County.
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