Waynesville

Waynesville is a small town in western North Carolina along Richland Creek, surrounded by forested mountains. Buildings spread through a long valley with wooden homes and low commercial structures along the main roads.

A settler founded the community in the early 1800s, and it later gained official town status. Near the end of the Civil War a brief armed encounter took place here, weeks after major fighting had ceased.

The name honors General Anthony Wayne, an officer in the American Revolutionary War. Locals often refer to parts of town by valleys and creeks rather than street names, showing a close connection to the landscape.

Local authorities meet regularly to set building codes and public projects. Visitors can check at town hall for current developments and attend open sessions.

One neighborhood carries the folk name Frog Level, dating back to wet ground along the creek. This area once served as a railroad terminus and grew into a commercial hub.

Location: Haywood County

Inception: 1810

Elevation above the sea: 839 m

Website: http://townofwaynesville.org

GPS coordinates: 35.49444,-82.99056

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:17