Waynesboro

Waynesboro is a borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, situated in the Cumberland Valley between Hagerstown and Chambersburg. The town spreads across gently rolling terrain with a compact downtown area and residential neighborhoods typical of small Pennsylvania communities.

The settlement was founded when land was granted in 1749, then officially incorporated as Waynesburg in 1818 and renamed Waynesboro in 1831. Its location in the fertile valley made it a natural gathering place for farming families and traders.

The Renfrew Museum and Park show how families lived and worked on a farm in the 1700s through buildings, objects, and gardens you can explore. Visitors walk through rooms that look much as they did centuries ago, giving a direct sense of daily routines from that era.

The town has five public parks offering recreation areas and outdoor spaces for visitors and residents. Several parks include playground equipment and open areas suitable for walking or family activities throughout the year.

The town sits just south of the Mason-Dixon line, the historic boundary that once separated North from South. This location gives it a special role in understanding American history during a crucial time of regional division.

Location: Franklin County

Inception: 1749

Website: http://waynesboropa.org

GPS coordinates: 39.75578,-77.57765

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:24