From General

Elizabeth Furr Duncan

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Furr Duncan.  She was born on May 26, 1919 and passed away on October 27, 2015 at the age of 96.  Elizabeth was a long time member of the Wayne County Historical Society and volunteer at the Wayne County Museum.  She was the wife …

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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 …

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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 …

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