WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA

Nestled snugly at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the community of Waynesboro is sure to earn a special place in your heart. Named in 1797 after Revolutionary War hero Mad Anthony Wayne, this picturesque city has retained the charm of the Valley while embracing modern progress.

Visitors are pleased to discover an abundance of shopping and dining alternatives.  Take a stroll down Main Street and enjoy all of the renovated shops and eateries.  The arts have a strong presence here.  Find the perfect addition to the home at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center or the Artisans Center of Virginia.

Waynesboro is also known for its strong sense of family and community. The annual Fall Foliage Festival in early October draws hundreds of artists and craftsmen from across the nation. Those interested in history won't want to miss the annual commemoration the Civil War Battle of Waynesboro. This 1865 engagement between Generals Jubal Early and Philip Sheridan helped close the book on the Old South.

Surrounded by beautiful Augusta County, Waynesboro's small town charm and friendly folk make it one place you can easily fall in love with.

HISTORY

Waynesboro, deriving its name from General Anthony Wayne, is an independent city located within the confines of Augusta County in the state of Virginia. The population was 19,520 at the 2000 census, and estimated at 21,454 for 2006. It is located in the Shenandoah Valley, near many important historical markers of the Civil War and Shenandoah National Park. A portion of Interstate 64 falls within the city limits of Waynesboro, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, and the Appalachian Trail are less than five miles away. The town is perhaps best known for being the home of P. Buckley Moss and the P. Buckley Moss Museum, which attracts 45,000 visitors annually. Waynesboro is home to the corporate headquarters of Ntelos (a regional wireless and telecommunications company serving Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio). Tourism, industrial production, and retail remain vital to the Waynesboro economy. The Generals of the Valley Baseball League play there.

GEOGRAPHY

Waynesboro is 1,305 feet above sea level.  According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.4 square miles and 0.04 square miles of it is water.

CLIMATE

Generally moderate climate:
Average annual temperature 53.2F
January average temperature 44.9F
July average temperature 83.4F
Average annual rainfall 36.2 inches
Average annual snowfall 26.0 inches

FUN FACTS

The movie Toy Soldiers filmed a brief scene in Waynesboro and the movie Evan Almighty filmed several scenes in Waynesboro's downtown area.