Wayne County Historical Museum — Attraction in Monticello

This museum is amazing! It's huge! If you want to know anything about the history of the area this is the place to go. The women that work there are very friendly and made me feel like we were family from the start. They took 2 1/2 hours out of their busy day to give a personal free tour of the place for me, my grandmother, and my great aunt. I cannot thank them enough for giving their time and sharing their knowledge with us! There are 4 stories to the museum and in the basement there is a hidden entrance to a cave under the town. It is one of the best little museums I have ever visited! It doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is full of priceless gems of our...

This is a wonderful museum of history of Wayne County, KY and area, including a complete one room school house! There are many books for sale at the museum that you may not be able to purchase anywhere else. Also, next door is the Elizabeth Furr Duncan Genealogy Library for those interested in history of a more personal nature. Both are staffed with friendly folks who are willing to help you find local lodging or recommend a good place to eat in addition to guiding you...

AN IMPRESSIVE ASSET TO WAYNE COUNTY , A FASCINATING ADVENTURE THAT IS WORTH YOUR TIME , AN EXCELLENT COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL OBJECTS AND ARTIFACTS FROM OUR COUNTY AND old Appalachia with an emphasis on the bluegrass state , A GREAT PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS AND FAMILY , THE STAFF IS HELPFUL AND VERY FRIENDLY , MORE THAN HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE , #1 ON MY FAVORITE LIST OF WAYNE...