Wayne County Historical Society
The official historical society for Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Wayne County Historical Society was organized on May 26, 1917, and was incorporated in 1922. The purpose and objectives of the Society as stated in its by-laws are: To collect and preserve historical records of persons, places, and events in Wayne County. To preserve and maintain a research library and museums of relics, books, maps, paintings, and all other articles, which further public interest in Wayne County's history. To make every effort to preserve and restore historical buildings, landmarks, and sites. To educate the population of the history of the area and its historical value. The Society, a non-profit corporation, is governed by a Board of Trustees of 15 volunteers and boasts over 600 members in the United States and abroad.
Founded
1917
5800
Web
waynehistorypa.com
Address
Honesdale
Home :: Wayne County Historical Society Main Museum Bethel School D H Canal Park at Lock 31 Old Stone Jail J. B. Park Farm Museum Adam Jubinsky Building News and Events About us Welcome to the Wayne County Historical Society home of the fullsize replica of the Stourbridge Lion the first locomotive to run on commercial track in the United States. Our main museum and museum shop are housed in a building built in 1860 as headquarters of the Delaware Hudson Canal Company.
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