Wayne County, Administrative county in southeastern Missouri, United States.
Description
Wayne County is an administrative county in southeastern Missouri with Greenville serving as its county seat. The region includes several communities and features a mix of rural areas and small urban centers.
History
The Missouri Territorial Legislature created Wayne County in 1818 and named it after General Anthony Wayne from the American Revolution. The county's establishment followed the territorial administrative patterns of early Missouri.
Culture
The county maintains strong agricultural traditions through regular farming activities, community gatherings, and local business operations across its rural landscape.
Practical
Visitors can access government services and information in Greenville, where the main county offices are located. The area is rural with communities spread across the region, so planning ahead helps when visiting.
Did you know?
Since August 2023, Wayne County and the city of Piedmont hold the official title of UFO Capital of Missouri. This unusual designation draws the interest of those curious about such phenomena.
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Williams-Gierth House
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North Main Street Historic District
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Mark Twain School
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Thomas Moore House
39.4 km
Wright-Dalton-Bell-Anchor Department Store Building
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Poplar Bluff Public Library
39.6 km
John Archibald Phillips House
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Alfred W. Greer House
39.2 km
Moore-Dalton House
39.4 km
Garfield Historic District
38.8 km
St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad Depot
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Big Spring Historic District
50.7 km
Fredericktown Courthouse Square Historic District
52.2 km
Wheatley Public School
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Madison County Courthouse
52.1 km
J. Herbert Moore House
39.6 km
Williamson-Kennedy School
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United States Post Office
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Sam A. Baker State Park Historic District
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