The Museum, built in the 1850s, was a typical Greene County farmhouse made of locally fired brick. In the late 1800s, several wings were added, and it became the Poor Farm to house the county's indigents. They planted crops and raised farm animals that fed them.
Waynesburg
Waynesburg borough residents take pride in their town's 200-year history. In 1796, the five trustees of the newly organized county of Greene purchased a tract of land named “Eden” for their new county seat of Waynesburg. They laid out a grid of streets and alleys, each 180 feet square. Like much of the early architecture, this original grid is intact today. It was incorporated as a borough on January 29, 1816.
Named for Maj. Gen. Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War hero, Waynesburg is awash in color, with various techniques applied to historic photos. The color invites us to consider the architectural details with a fresh eye, recognizing features regularly taken for Granted.
There are memory medallions throughout the community. These medallions use a barcode reader with your smartphone to retrieve location information, video, audio, text, and images. Be on the lookout for the bronze Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful medallion plaques.
Museums
Founded in 1849, Waynesburg University (college) has a rich historical tradition. The University is proud to share its history and local history in the Paul R. Stewart Museum, located in the basement of Miller Hall on the main campus.
Organizations
Waynesburg University is a private, Christian, liberal arts college. It offers graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations and enrolls over 2,100 students, including about 1,300 undergraduates. The university emphasizes leadership and service in its students.
Founded in 1925, the Greene County Historical Society is a private, non-profit cultural organization dedicated to preserving the vibrant history of Greene County. The Society operates the Historical Museum and Local History Library.