Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Waynesboro is a borough of 11,047 people in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1749.
Why visit Waynesboro
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Welty's Mill Bridge, Waynesboro Theatre, Alexander Hamilton House and Borough Hall of the Borough of Waynesboro.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Waynesboro
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About Waynesboro
Waynesboro () is a borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located on the southern border of the state, Waynesboro is in the Cumberland Valley between Hagerstown, Maryland, and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It is part of Chambersburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. It is two miles north of the Mason–Dixon line and close to Camp David and the Raven Rock Mountain Complex.
From the Wikipedia article Waynesboro, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Welty's Mill Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks11
Alexander Hamilton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Borough Hall of the Borough of Waynesboro
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Handycraft Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Jeremiah Burns Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Joseph J. Oller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Red Run Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Royer-Nicodemus House and Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Springdale Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Also known as Shank's Mill and Shockey Mills, is a historic grist mill located at Washington Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Waynesboro Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes36
Annie's Ice Cream & Donuts
Ice cream · 0.6 mi
Ice cream, shakes, donuts, bubble tea, and more
211 West 9th Street, Waynesboro
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00
Brio
Restaurant · Italian
2 East Main Street, Waynesboro
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa 07:30-16:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
300 East Main Street, Waynesboro
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
24 more on the map.
History
The region around Antietam Creek had been home to Native Americans, primarily Susquehannock and Lenape, for thousands of years prior to settlement by Anglo-Europeans in the mid-18th century. Beginning in 1749 and again in 1751, a certain John Wallace obtained several warrants for the land on which the center of the town now stands. In 1797, John Wallace, a son of the original Scottish settler, laid out the town of Waynesburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The place originally incorporated as Waynesburg borough on December 21, 1818, however that charter was repealed March 30, 1825. When reincorporated on January 30, 1831, the borough was given the name "Waynesboro". It is one of several dozen towns, cities, and counties named after General Anthony Wayne, a hero of the American Revolution.
During the Civil War, Waynesboro played a part in the Gettysburg campaign in June and July 1863. In the week before the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate Major General Jubal Early's division of Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell's corps of the Army of Northern Virginia passed through the community on its way northward. After the battle, General Robert E. Lee rode through the border community with his retreating forces.
Numerous stone grain mills are in the area: Welty's Mill, Shank's Mill, Hopewell Roller Mill and others. Most of them still standing and in use.
From the History section of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship27
Harbaugh's Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
City Light Christian Fellowship
Church · Anabaptist · 0.7 mi
127 Cumberland Valley Avenue, Waynesboro
St. Paul's AME Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 0.6 mi
30 West King Street, Waynesboro
Waynesboro Church of Christ
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.6 mi
3 State Hill Road, Waynesboro
Church of God and Saints of Christ
Church · 0.4 mi
324 West 3rd Street, Waynesboro
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging7
Grant Street Express Fuel Pump
Gas station · 0.9 mi
409 North Grant Street, Waynesboro
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Alexander Hamilton Public Library
Library · 0.4 mi
45 East Main Street, Waynesboro
Healthcare8
dohi Center for Well Being
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
1663 East Main Street, Waynesboro
Gentle Laser Skin Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
1700 East Main Street, Waynesboro
Map of Waynesboro
127 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.7 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.9 in | 9.5 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 4.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 4.2 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Smithsburg 2Nw (6 mi away), rain and snow from S Mtn, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Hagerstown 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Chambersburg 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Halfway 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Frederick 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Ballenger Creek 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Linganore 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Hanover 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Urbana 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Westminster 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Green Valley 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Waynesboro PA Town Hall, Smallbones, CC0
- Waynesboro PA Armory, Smallbones, CC0
- Harbaugh Church Franklin Co PA, Smallbones, CC0
- SPRINGDALE MILLS, WAYNESBORO, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- HANDYCRAFT FARMSTEAD, WASHINGTON TWP, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oller Hs Waynesboro PA Hist Society, Smallbones, CC0
- JEREMIAH BURNS FARM, WASHINGTON TWP; FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edward J. Hajek, Chris Motz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Professional Arts Building, Chris Motz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welty Bridge datestone, Smallbones, CC0
- Weltys Bridge east entrance, Smallbones, CC0
- Weltys Bridge east arch, Smallbones, CC0
- Weltys Bridge from SSE, Smallbones, CC0
- Royer-Nicodemus Barn, Smallbones, CC0
- Royer-Nicodemus House FrankCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Lone Tree on the Hill (50077402436), John Brighenti from Rockville, MD, United States, CC BY 2.0
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