Waynesboro, Virginia
Waynesboro is a city of 22,841 people in Waynesboro city, Virginia, founded in 1798.
Why visit Waynesboro
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 70 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wayne Theatre Gateway, Zeus Movie Theater, Fishburne Military School and Swannanoa.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Waynesboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waynesboro
Waynesboro (; formerly Flack) is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It is one of two cities in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft Metropolitan Statistical Area, with Staunton being the largest. Waynesboro is located in the Shenandoah Valley and is surrounded by Augusta County. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 22,196.
From the Wikipedia article Waynesboro, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Museums and landmarks17
Fishburne Military School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Private, military boarding school in Waynesboro, Virginia, United States
Swannanoa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton
Blue Ridge Tunnel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Railway tunnel in Virginia - Crozet's tunnel
Coiner-Quesenbery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Crompton-Shenandoah Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic textile factory complex located at Waynesboro, Virginia
General Electric Specialty Control Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
115 acres (47 ha) historic factory complex located at Waynesboro, Virginia
Plumb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Port Republic Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Rose Cliff
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Sugar Loaf Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic site in Virginia, US
Tree Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Waynesboro, Virginia
Virginia Metalcrafters Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Waynesboro, Virginia
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
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Restaurants and cafes70
Benny Stivales
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
328 West Main Street, Waynesboro
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
101 Appletree Lane, Waynesboro
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Dragon's
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
109 Lew Dewitt Boulevard, Waynesboro
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
El Puerto Mexican Grill & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
2120 West Main Street, Waynesboro
Mo 11:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30;...
Iguana Azul Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 mi
2556 Jefferson Highway, Waynesboro
Su,Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
King Garden Chinese
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
115 Lucy Lane, Waynesboro
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Mi Tapatía Gusgueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.7 mi
2406 Jefferson Highway, Waynesboro
Th-Su 11:00-20:30
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
400 Tiffany Drive, Waynesboro
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
58 more on the map.
History
Still in the area of the Colony of Virginia after the American Revolution, independence and statehood for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the areas west of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains were known as the frontier. Travel by wagon over the mountains was considered nearly impossible except where nature afforded some gap between them. Until after the Civil War, Jarmans Gap, some six miles northeast of Waynesboro, was a major crossing of the Blue Ridge Mountains, making Waynesboro a convenient stop for many who sought to travel west.
In the mid-18th century, Waynesboro was commonly referred to as Teasville (or Teesville). Shortly after U.S. Army General Anthony Wayne's victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794 during the Northwest Indian War, the area began to be called Waynesborough. Many settlers to the area originated from Pennsylvania. General Wayne's popularity with Pennsylvanians is suspected to have helped contribute to its name.
As early as 1798, the downtown area was platted and sold. On January 8, 1801, the town of Waynesborough was officially recognized by the state of Virginia and was incorporated by 1834.
From the History section of Waynesboro, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Best Western Plus Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
109 Appletree Lane, Waynesboro
Belle Hearth Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
320 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro
Churches and places of worship41
Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Saint Mark's United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
2316 West Main Street, Waynesboro
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
2825 Jefferson Lane, Waynesboro
Assembly of God Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 0.8 mi
1900 Park Road, Waynesboro
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare11
Waynesboro-Augusta Health Department
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
540 Lew Dewitt Boulevard, Waynesboro
Map of Waynesboro
234 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 25°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 31°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 5.5 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 27°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waynesboro Wtp (2 mi away), 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
Waynesboro city has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-27: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Dooms 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Stuarts Draft 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Staunton 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Charlottesville 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Harrisonburg 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Lake Monticello 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Madison Heights 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lynchburg 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Forest 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Timberlake 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 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
- Downtown Waynesboro, Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waynesboro High School, Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kline's Dairy Bar in Waynesboro, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- 2016-06-03 11 57 42 View south along U.S. Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) at 11th Street in Waynesboro, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-03 12 16 39 View north along U.S. Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) at 13th Street in Waynesboro, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-03 11 43 05 View east along U.S. Route 250 (Broad Street) at the junction with U.S. Route 340 (West Main Street) in Waynesboro, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-03 11 45 38 View east along U.S. Route 250 (Broad Street) just east of Virginia State Route 254 (Poplar Street) in Waynesboro, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-03 09 47 24 View west along U.S. Route 250 (West Main Street) near Laurel Avenue in Waynesboro, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waynesboro, Virginia, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- 2016-05-19 10 44 21 View north along Poplar Avenue (Virginia State Route 254 westbound) near Ohio Street in Waynesboro, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Waynesboro, VA, Duffyss1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-03 12 20 07 View north along U.S. Route 340 (West Main Street) at Church Street in Waynesboro, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Swannanoa KSteele, The original uploader was Colchicine at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Fishburne Military School, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia Metalcrafters former factory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Crompton-Shenandoah Plant-4x6-300ppi, Philip N. Wheeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shiloh Baptist Church-cropped, Gshamilton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rose Cliff river side, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rose Cliff, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- General Electric plant, Waynesboro VA, Philip N. Wheeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church-4x6-300ppi, Philip N. Wheeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coiner-Quesenbery House, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Augusta County school bus at Ridgeview Park -02- (13998532183), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Augusta County school bus at Ridgeview Park -01- (13975340802), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Augusta County school bus 145 -03- (50201383426), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Augusta County school bus 145 -01- (50200840018), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Augusta County school bus 145 -04- (50201647937), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Augusta County school bus 145 -02- (50200840003), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- News Virginian offices, Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- News Virginian building (50608387417), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cup of frozen custard at Kline's, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Plumb House -02- (50607521608), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Plumb House -01- (50608266876), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Plumb House from street, Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DSC04317 (29953670543), Richmond AACA, CC BY 2.0
- DSC04259 (30287947120), Richmond AACA, CC BY 2.0
- DSC04333 (30287970760), Richmond AACA, CC BY 2.0
- DSC04253 (30287944850), Richmond AACA, CC BY 2.0
- DSC04332 (30287971950), Richmond AACA, CC BY 2.0
- DSC04335 (29953671863), Richmond AACA, CC BY 2.0
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