WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WAYNESBORO, TN

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The Wayne County Historical Society in Waynesboro, Tennessee is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the county. Founded in 1989, the Society has been active in preserving and promoting the region’s heritage for over three decades. The Society operates a museum that showcases artifacts from the county’s past, including furniture, clothing, photographs, and documents. The museum also offers educational programs and special events throughout the year.

The Society also maintains a research library that contains an extensive collection of historical records, including census records, newspapers, photographs, and other documents. The library is open to the public and is staffed by volunteers. The Society also publishes a quarterly newsletter that features articles on local history, upcoming events, and other information about the county.

In addition to its educational mission, the Society is also involved in historic preservation. The Society works to protect historic sites and landmarks in the county and to promote the preservation of historic buildings and structures. The Society also works with local organizations and government entities to promote the preservation of historic resources.

The Society is governed by a board of directors and is funded through membership dues, donations, and grants. The Society is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Wayne County.

WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WAYNESBORO TN. US MID #8404700410

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Old State Route 15 Indian Creek Arch Bridge (Hardin County, Tennessee) Historic concrete closed-spandrel arch bridge on Iturbide Street over Indian Creek the Olive Hill (Olivehill) community in Hardin County, Tennessee. The bridge was built by V. W. Clanton in 1926 and carried an old alignment of State Route 15 – the main road between Chattanooga and Memphis. The bridge’s history is described in the 2008 TDOT publication "Tennessee’s SURVEY REPORT for Historic Highway Bridges" as the Old State Route 15 spanning Indian Creek in eastern Hardin County. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020 (NRHP No. 100005375).
Old State Route 15 Indian Creek Arch Bridge (Hardin County, Tennessee) Historic concrete closed-spandrel arch bridge on Iturbide Street over Indian Creek the Olive Hill (Olivehill) community in Hardin County, Tennessee. The bridge was built by V. W. Clanton in 1926 and carried an old alignment of State Route 15 – the main road between Chattanooga and Memphis. The bridge’s history is described in the 2008 TDOT publication "Tennessee’s SURVEY REPORT for Historic Highway Bridges" as the Old State Route 15 spanning Indian Creek in eastern Hardin County. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020 (NRHP No. 100005375).
Old Mt. Olive Bridge (Perry County, Tennessee) Abandoned Mt. Olive Bridge over the Buffalo River in Perry County, Tennessee. The bridge is a pin-connected Camelback through truss main and was constructed 1912-13. The State later designated the route as State Route 47 (later State Route 13).
Old Mt. Olive Bridge (Perry County, Tennessee) Abandoned Mt. Olive Bridge over the Buffalo River in Perry County, Tennessee. The bridge is a pin-connected Camelback through truss main and was constructed 1912-13. The State later designated the route as State Route 47 (later State Route 13).
Old Mt. Olive Bridge (Perry County, Tennessee) Abandoned Mt. Olive Bridge over the Buffalo River in Perry County, Tennessee. The bridge is a pin-connected Camelback through truss main and was constructed 1912-13. The State later designated the route as State Route 47 (later State Route 13).
Old Mt. Olive Bridge (Perry County, Tennessee) Abandoned Mt. Olive Bridge over the Buffalo River in Perry County, Tennessee. The bridge is a pin-connected Camelback through truss main and was constructed 1912-13. The State later designated the route as State Route 47 (later State Route 13).

Contact WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 234
WAYNESBORO
TN
38485

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WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404700410
Name WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 621329208
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.323276, -87.756236
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 181
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 2027