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## Jesse Owens Museum and Park

The Jesse Owens Museum and Park uses census data to tell the story of Jesse Owensand to determine where to locate its advertising to attract visitors.Photo courtesy of the Jesse Owens Museum and Park.

The Jesse Owens Museum and Park in Oakville, AL, uses census data both inside and out. It used census schedules to help tell the story of Jesse’s life and family, and current statistical data to determine locations for its billboards, signs, and other promotional materials. They also use these same statistics, especially demographics, when applying for various museum grants in order to continue their expansion and outreach.

To learn more about Jesse Owens, visit the Jesse Owens Museum and Park.

In August 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau's History Web site commemorated Jesse Owen's gold medal-winning performance at the 1936 Summer Olympics.  You can learn more about Owens and the Olympics using data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal agencies at the archived Web page.

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