The Historical Society is housed in a building in the town of Vernon. This building is called the “North American House” and was built by Mr. Thomas J. Storey about 1838 and so named by him. Our mission is to “present, preserve and document the history of Jennings County, whether it be in the form of written or oral presentations, historic sites and structures or artifacts. To provide a historical museum that is open to the public on a regular basis that serves as a welcome center for the county, an educational facility for adults and children with programs designed to teach and display the evolution of Jennings County.”