"Purpose Statement of the Marengo Society for Historical Preservation"

To bring together those people interested in saving and preserving historical structures, landmarks and entities within the corporate limits of the City of Marengo, to ensure the preservation of their integrity, to preserve the historical significance of any entity that may extend itself beyond the corporate limits of the City of Marengo, to disseminate historical information and arouse intereset in Marengo's history by publishing historical material in the newspaper or otherwise, by holding public meetings, by using the media of radio, television or internet to awaken interest and to support educational programs.