Wayne County, Missouri Historical Society

Wayne County, Missouri Historical Society Organized in 1985, the Wayne County Historical Society has for 35 years, preserved the rich history of our Wayne County, Missouri. Have YOU joined yet? O.

Help preserve Wayne County History! The organization presently has 177 members. to join the Historical Society. As a member, you will help preserve the new Luna museum of the Society, as well as the history, artifacts and genealogy of many of your ancestors. The Luna Museum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The society has planned six bi-monthly member and public

meetings at locations in Piedmont, Greenville, Patterson, Wappapello and Williamsville. In addition, you’ll receive a bi-monthly Society newsletter that will contain a historical article, Cemetery spotlight, pioneer spotlight, Rural school spotlight and a church spotlight. All books and publications of the Society that are for sale will be listed with pricing as well. Annual dues are $15.00 or a lifetime membership is $100.00. Payment should be made to; Wayne County Historical Society, c/o Rita Clements, Sec., P. Box 222, Piedmont MO., 63957. Please indicate the check is for membership in the Society and mention you saw it on this page. If you love Wayne County history, please join the Wayne County Historical Society.

The Luna Museum and Payton Memorial Library will be open Tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 Between 2pm & 6pm. Come and s...
09/01/2026

The Luna Museum and Payton Memorial Library will be open Tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 Between 2pm & 6pm. Come and see the interesting Artifacts of Wayne County, Missouri’s Past. We are located at 108 West Elm Street in Piedmont, Mo 63957.

09/01/2026

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09/01/2026

The Downey Hamilton and Zoa (Jefferies) Westmoreland family of Patterson in 1911. Pictured at the farm house are (from left), Roscoe, Harrison “Nog”, Cecil, D.H. (1872-1953), Zoa (1884-1947) holding Lottie, Floy and Clara Westmoreland.

Come and support Historical Society Member Mike Henson on September 25, 2026:
09/01/2026

Come and support Historical Society Member Mike Henson on September 25, 2026:

“A Night With Mike Henson” cancer benefit Sept. 25 at Wally B’s Seafood & Steakhouse will feature live music, raffles and a co****le tournament to support Henso...

09/01/2026
09/01/2026

From photos of the late Rev. L.A. Davis and wife Goldie— Hog killing day along a creek branch somewhere in eastern Wayne County. The people are not identified. More information is welcome. Did you participate in these days?

08/31/2026
08/28/2026

Pictured are prominent ladies of Old Greenville during the 1920’s or the early 1930’s. From left, Zillah Crites, Nora Ownbey and Hattie Smith. Mrs. Smith lived at the corner of Timmons and Fifth Streets. She had a large iron fenced yard. This photo appears to be at that location. The rock house pictured in the background had a long history at Greenville. It had originally been built in 1887 by Lewis Long and served as his residency many years. It was later occupied by I.N. Daffron, and partially destroyed by fire in 1914. The home was remodeled and would eventually be owned by Rev. G.W. and Nora Ownbey. While in the ownership of the Ownbey’s it was a boarding house, hotel and restaurant. The structure, being too large to move to new town, was razed in 1942.

Address

108 West Elm Street
Piedmont, MO
63957

Opening Hours

Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(573) 223-2204

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