Any list of prominent Wayne County physicians includes names of “beloved physicians” that are spoken with great love and respect. Dr. Avington Simpson Cook was one of the first physicians to practice in Wayne County. It has been said of him: “A well remembered figure was Dr. A.S. Cook on his horse, riding to the …
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Josephus Newton Davis – Dedicated Servant of God and Man
There is an admonition in Scripture that instructs us to give honor to whom honor is due and tribute to whom tribute is due. In a world that seems to be filled with people who are more concerned with themselves; giving honor and tribute to others is fast becoming a thing of the past. In …
Grace Dawes and the news from Spann Hill
THE NEWS FROM SPANN HILL “A Historical Look At A Wayne County Community” —Harlan Ogle Scattered throughout Wayne County, Kentucky are scores of small communities with names that are derived from family surnames, bodies of water, geographical landmarks, children, churches, schools, and many from unknown origins. Originally these communities were isolated from one another and …
Tree of Life Donor Program
After much planning, we have installed our “Tree Of Life” in the Museum Some years ago we visualized this great work of art in the lobby of the Museum. It would become the “perfect” way to recognize those who have generously given financial support to the Museum. Basically the “Tree Of Life” used leaves and …