The Wayne Historians Organization (WHO) is a loosely organized collaboration of municipal historians and historical society representatives. The group meets bi-monthly to discuss topics of interest to the participants and works to share best practices and important information. The County Historian's Office assists in coordinating WHO activities.

Explore the Historic Sites of Wayne County, New York Explore

The goal of this project is to create a greater awareness of Wayne County's unique cultural heritage.

Most of the sites of interest to historians and cultural heritage tourists are on private property and are not open to the public. These private sites are included because they can generally be seen from public streets. Local historians will be adding more information and photos. If you have additional information or photos, suggestions for inclusion, or find errors, contact the administrators of the WHO website.

The database can be searched by individual towns and topics. A few tours are also listed in the menu bar and others will be added in the future.

Town Historians and representatives of local historical societies have contributed to this online database of historic sites which includes: museums, historic markers, architectural treasures, churches, schools, cemeteries, industries, transportation, murals, organizations, and much more. If you find errors OR have additional information about this site, please send a message to contact@waynehistorians.org.

Notable People of Wayne County, New York Explore
Wayne County Civil War Soldiers Explore Remembering the Civil War Soldiers of the 111th NY Volunteer Infantry. Over the three years the 111th fought, over 1,900 men served in the regiment. They came mostly from Wayne and Cayuga counties. Historic Sites
Wayne County Courthouse 26 Church St, Lyons, New York
	Completed in 1854 after the previous courthouse burned, this domed structure served as Wayne County's symbol for justice for nearly a century and a half. At an original cost of $50,000, it is a conservative building in the massive greek Revival style long favored for official buildings. Today the Courthouse houses the Board of Supervisors Chambers and offices, as well as other county offices.
Historic Homes In and Around Arcadia, by Cecilia B Jackson (1982)
		Cecilia B. Jackson was appointed Town of Arcadia Historian in July 1968. She moved to Newark when her father, A. Eugene Bolles, bought the Newark Courier in 1924. 'Historic Homes' is not only a story of old homes that are over 100 years old, but the stories of the people who lived in them..