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NEW PUBLICATION!!!!!!!!!!
 The Wayne County Museum proudly announces the publication of its latest book, AS I REMEMBER. This volumn
is about the life and times of one of Wayne County's most "beloved physicians"--Dr. Frank L. Duncan.
Most Wayne Countains don't have to be introduced to Dr. Duncan because he played such a prominent role in our
history. For almost fifty years, he served his fellowman providing compassionate healthcare.
There are literally thousands of people who were "brought into this world" as he assisted in their birth.
Here is what the director of the Museum wrote about the new publication:
I’m amazed at the number of people who come to the Museum and, when seeing the photograph of Dr. Duncan on display,
say, “He delivered me!” They say it with pride and respect.
The
folks at the Museum believe that our Wayne County doctors deserve our respect and honor.
That’s why we are proud to announce our latest publication—AS I REMEMBER—a book containing the personal memoirs of Dr. Frank L. Duncan.
When Dr. Duncan retired in 1986, he was encouraged to write about the good life he had in his medical practice. He did and we just recently obtained a copy of his work and knew immediately that
it would have to be made available to all those who knew and loved him.
With the assistance of Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan, Dr. Duncan’s widow, we have published the work and included many
unpublished photographs that help tell the wonderful contributions Dr. Duncan made to our community. These include family photographs, photographs made by Dr. Duncan while in military service, and historical
scans from the Wayne County OUTLOOK.
The publication will be of interest to all who knew Dr. Duncan, especially those whom he brought into the world.
AS I REMEMBER tells the story of Dr. Duncan’s family
and his childhood in Monticello. He recounts stories of watermelon fights on
the street beside the courthouse and how his brother, Parker, would go up to the second floor of the Ramsey Hotel and “bomb”
those on the streets below!
Dr. Duncan gives a wonderful report of his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and how, while fighting a forest
fire in Italy, ran into Homer Corder, Sr., another Wayne Countian!
In several places, Dr. Duncan allows the reader to see the great love he had for “Lib” and the wonderful
life they had together in serving the people of Wayne County.
Dr. Frank L. Duncan’s legacy lives on in the everyday
events of Wayne County. His untiring efforts led to the building of the Wayne
County Hospital. He worked diligently to build the Country Club and Golf Course. When the Methodist Church wanted to build their new building, they were led by Dr.
Duncan in the building process. As a member of the Kiwanis Club for over twenty-five
years, Dr. Duncan has left his influence in this important and active civic club. In
1975 he was chosen as Kentucky Citizen-Doctor Of The Year Award by the American Academy Of Family Physicians.
Many family photographs have been included in AS I REMEMBER that will serve to lead the
reader to a greater understanding of this man who was once described with these words:
“Dr. Duncan has sympathy for the fallen;
he will take time to minister to broken hearts or broken bones. He can weep with
those who weep or rejoice with those who rejoice. His kind acts are without number.”
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| 1929 Monticello Basketball Team With Frank Duncan (Back Row 2nd From Left) |
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| Dr. Duncan In World War II |
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| One Of "Thousands Of Dr. Duncan's Babies" |
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| Dr. Duncan and Elizabeth Duncan |
"AS I REMEMBER" is available for purchase from The Wayne County Museum and can be purchased for only
$22.00 + $1.32 tax + $4.00 shipping by Media Mail. (Total: $27.32)
Please send your mail orders and payment (Checks are to be made to "The Wayne County Museum") to:
The Wayne County Museum
PO Box 67
Monticello KY 42633
Upon receiving your order and payment, we will mail your copies.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER "AS I REMEMBER"
FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN THE SPANN HILL COMMUNITY OF WAYNE COUNTY......
Hundreds of people have lived in the Spann Hill Community of Wayne County.
This is one of the most interesting communities of the County and some years ago Garnett
Walker presented a program for the Wayne County Historical Society where he talked about the rich history of this community.
That program was recorded and the Wayne County Museum is now in the position to make
that cassette recording available to you.
You will hear Mr. Walker talk about the history of Spann Hill as only he could.
He lived in the area and taught school there for many years.
Included in this package is a drawing Mr. Walker made of the Spann Hill area that
will be of great assistance to you as you listen to his presentation.
The cassette is available from the Museum Gift Shop or you can send a check or money
order and order it by mail. Payment is to be made to the Wayne County Museum and mailed to Wayne County Museum
PO Box 67 Monticello, KY 42633.
Cost of the cassette is $7.00 +$0.42 tax +$3.00 for shipping.
ANNOUNCING!
THE PUBLICATION OF
GARNETT WALKER'S
ONE BRIEF DAY
In 1961 Garnett Walker wrote and published a book to help in the celebration
of the WAYNE COUNTY CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL.
NOW, AFTER ALMOST 50 YEARS, THE BOOK COMES ALIVE IN THIS SPECIAL MEMORIAL EDITION!
Below you will find the FOREWORD to this special work of this special
man:
FOREWORD
TO THE MEMORIAL EDITION
The world has known untold
numbers of great historians. From ancient days, there have been those who recognized
the value of preserving a record of people, places, and events. These efforts
have, for the most part, been completely unselfish in nature.
True historians are not
seeking to make a name for themselves. Their reward is the simple preservation
of the historical record that will instill a knowledge and pride that comes from knowing “from whence we came.”
Garnett R. Walker, the
premier historian of Wayne County, Kentucky was such a man!
Mr. Walker spent the
major part of his life, in his words, “dabbling” in Wayne County history.
Those of us who have benefited from his “dabbling” know that his research went far beyond a surface research
of Wayne County history!
He carefully researched
his subject and, with the spirit and skill of a master teacher, interpreted and communicated that history in a way to inspire
us and instill pride in our heritage.
In this memorial edition
of a work he published in 1961, we have sought to remain faithful to the original text.
The reader will find some of the statements “dated” in that those statements were true at the time they
were written. We have not changed many of those statements, desiring to let the
reader experience the full effect of Mr. Walker’s writing skills.
We have added many photographs
and other visual items that we hope will enhance your reading enjoyment of this important work.
May the memory of Garnett
R. Walker remain alive in the minds and hearts of all those who love Wayne County history!
Harlan Ogle, Executive Director/Curator
William Crenshaw Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Museum
"ONE BRIEF DAY" is available for purchase from The Wayne County Museum and can be purchased for only
$22.00 + $1.32 tax + $4.00 shipping by Media Mail. (Total: $27.32)
Please send your mail orders and payment (Checks are to be made to "The Wayne County Museum") to:
The Wayne County Museum
PO Box 67
Monticello KY 42633
Upon receiving your order and payment, we will mail your copies.
"ONE BRIEF DAY"  
Welcome to the website of the
WILLIAM CRENSHAW KENNEDY, JR. MEMORIAL MUSEUM located at
209 North Main Street
in downtown
Monticello, Kentucky!
Here we will share with you
the exciting progress as we make our Museum
one of the best local historical museums
in the beautiful state of Kentucky.
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| Harlan Ogle--Executive Director/Curator |
A MESSAGE FROM THE
CURATOR/DIRECTOR
The Wayne County Historical Society Inc. has pioneered the effort that has led to the opening
of the Museum.
May 15,2004, will be remembered as a "red letter" day for the Society. A great display
of community support for the Museum was evident as a sizeable group of citizens met to dedicate the Museum.
Along with several other participants, I had the privilege to speak at the dedication.
In those remarks, I said:
Today is one of those days that people in Monticello and Wayne County will have cause to remember
for decades. Today we have come to this place to be a witness that a monumental legacy has been provided us and to proclaim
that the PAST is worth remembering and preserving.
It is not our purpose to remember and
preserve the past in a way that hinders the progress toward the future. We remember and preserve the past because, were it
not for our past, we would have no future and the existence of our ancestors would be meaningless.
The Wayne County Historical Society came into existence because a dedicated group of people believed the people, events,
and places of the past made valuable contributions to our freedom, our prosperity, our faith, our families, our culture, and
our society.
One of the most significant accomplishments of the Wayne County Historical Society
has been the renovation of this facility to house the William Crenshaw Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Museum. These rooms
are becoming the safe place to collect, protect, and display items from the past so we can enjoy and appreciate the legacy
that has been passed down to us by men, women, and young people of Wayne County.
Just a
few days ago I met with the Museum Committee and communicated to them that the one single emotion I experienced when I accepted
the position as Executive Director and Curator of the Museum was humility. I am humbled to be a part of the vision
and work of this Memorial Museum.
In the past few years I have committed myself to the effort
of learning and teaching all I can to anyone I can, the valuable lessons history is able to teach us. To learn and teach
those lessons is to be inspired, encouraged, and motivated.
In my association with the Museum,
I will have one plea. It is a simple yet profound plea. Stated plainly, that plea is: KEEP WAYNE COUNTYS
PAST IN YOUR FUTURE. The desire of the Wayne County Historical Society and the Museum Committee of the William
Crenshaw Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Museum will be a driving force to help you KEEP WAYNE COUNTYS PAST IN YOUR FUTURE.
This building stands as silent tribute to the thousands of volunteer hours spent by people who love Monticello and Wayne County
and our deep roots and rich history. Generous and sacrificial gifts of money have been made to bring this facility into
existence. If it is to continue into the future, the same formula must continue and strengthen.
This Museum is not a place of the old, the dead, and the forgotten. This Museum must be a place that is alive with an
army of volunteers who can help make the knowledge and inspiration of this place available to school children, history scholars,
visitors, and the average citizen who loves Monticello and Wayne County.
This Dedication is not
to mark the end of a work that is over---today is the beginning of a greater effort and accomplishment. We have this
wonderful tool to educate, inspire, and challenge. Our responsibility after this Dedication Service is over is to begin
using the tool in the lives of our friends and neighbors.
In closing, let me encourage you
to make this Museum your Museum. In reality it is. Use it. Support it. And, again I make this one
simple plea: KEEP WAYNE COUNTYS PAST IN YOUR FUTURE.
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THE WAYNE COUNTY MUSEUM
HAS BEEN NAMED
"KENTUCKY'S OUTSTANDING MUSEUM OF THE YEAR"
BY
THE KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
AND
THE HISTORICAL CONFEDERATION
OF KENTUCKY
The Museum is located
in the former Hotel Breeding in downtown Monticello, Kentucky.
HOTEL BREEDING
YESTERDAY AND TODAY
FACTS ABOUT THE HOTEL BREEDING
Among buildings destroyed by the 1929 fire in Monticello, was the Ramsey Hotel. The lot where
it stood remained vacant seven years. In 1936, Robert Garnett Breeding built the Hotel Breeding on the lot. Mr.
Breeding hoped the new building would encourage the redevelopment of the rest of the commercial district destroyed by the
fire.
Mr. Breeding was the first president of Peoples State Bank, which he founded in 1935. He also
served from 1947 to 1959 as mayor of Monticello. It is said that he oversaw every aspect of the hotel construction.
The basement for the hotel was dug using mules and shovels. It was all done by hand. Only the best materials were
used in the construction of the building and the work had to be done with utmost care.
Peoples State Bank occupied the corner store space of the hotel, while other tenants included the
Ben Franklin Store and Western Auto. At various times the building contained a furniture/appliance store (operated by
Bill Breeding), a women's clothing store, and a barber shop. Billy Breeding operated a cable television service for
Wayne County out of the building. The hotel was a haven for travelers and a meeting place for local service clubs.
During the 1980's the hotel was used as a rooming house.
The building was vacant from 1985 until 1997 when the Wayne County Historical Society purchased it
to be used as the William Crenshaw Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Museum.
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William Crenshaw Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Museum
209 North Main Street
PO Box 67
Monticello, Kentucky 42633
Phone: (606)
340-2300
hogle1@alltel.net
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