Wayne County, North Carolina
In 1779, Wayne County was founded as it broke off from the Western half of Dobbs County, North Carolina. Then, 12 years later, the balance of Dobbs County was further divided into Lenoir and Glasgow Counties. Dobbs County ceased to exist from that day forward. Unfortunately, the historic Dobbs County records were all burned in a fire in 1878. The fire swept through the Lenoir Count Court House where all of the historical records were kept.
Wayne County North Carolina was named after the Civil War General Anthony Wayne (Also known as "Mad Anthony"), who was the hero of the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Wayne County is located in the eastern part of North Carolina and sits in the middle of Duplin, Greene, Johnston, Lenoir, Sampson and Wilson counties.
Wayne County Museum
The Wayne County Museum, located in the historic district of Goldsboro, was officially opened in 1988. The museum offers various exhibits aimed at people of all ages. The museum depicts the heritage of Wayne County with collections, preservations, and exhibits. The Wayne County Museum's roots go back to 1986 when the Goldsboro Woman’s Club donated the 1927 building to the Wayne County Historical Association (WCHA). The Museum proudly portrays the Civil War exhibit: the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge.
