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Historical Markers in Waynesboro, Virginia

 
Clickable Map of Waynesboro, Virginia and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Waynesboro Ind. City, VA (15) Augusta County, VA (70)  Waynesboro(15) Waynesboro (15)  AugustaCounty(70) Augusta County (70)
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      Augusta County (70)  
 
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1 Virginia, Waynesboro — W-160 — Early’s Last Battle
On Main Street (U.S. 250) at DuPont Circle, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
On the ridge west of Waynesboro occurred the last engagement of Confederate forces commanded by Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early. Portions of Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan's army, including cavalry led by Maj. Gen. George A. Custer, attacked and routed . . . Map (db m207734) HM
2 Virginia, Waynesboro — Ecology of the South River
Near Short Street east of Race Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The South River that winds through Waynesboro is one of the city's best natural amenities: The river itself is 52 miles long. It begins near the village of Greenville and flows northward to Port Republic. At this point, it joins the North River to . . . Map (db m140457) HM
3 Virginia, Waynesboro — Q-19 — Fishburne Military School
On South Wayne Avenue at Federal Street, on the right when traveling south on South Wayne Avenue.
James Abbott Fishburne, an honor graduate of Washington College inspired by its president, Robert E. Lee, opened in 1879 with 24 students what eventually became Fishburne Military School. Staunton architectural firm T.J. Collins & Son designed the . . . Map (db m40897) HM
4 Virginia, Waynesboro — Plumb HouseThe Valley is Lost — 1864 Campaigns —
On West Main Street (U.S. 340), on the right when traveling east.
The Plumb House was built between 1802 and 1806 on what was then the western edge of Waynesboro. While fighting did not occur here until late in the war, the community felt its impact early on. Henry Plumb, who lived here, was mortally wounded at . . . Map (db m170606) HM
5 Virginia, Waynesboro — Q-2 — Port Republic Road Historic District
On Port Republic Rd (Virginia Route 865) at Fontaine St, on the left when traveling north on Port Republic Rd.
This is Waynesboro's oldest intact neighborhood. It coalesced as a community about 1870, just after the Civil War, when formerly enslaved individuals moved here to work in nearby industries and on railroads. The African American residents . . . Map (db m40786) HM
6 Virginia, Waynesboro — Rife-Loth Dam
Near Rife Road at Lyndhurst Road.
The river bend 200 yards upstream is the site of the former Rife-Loth Dam. The dam was constructed of logs circa 1880 and produced power for the Ram Manufacturing Company using waterwheels. In the 1890s the waterwheels generated power for . . . Map (db m160146) HM
7 Virginia, Waynesboro — River Crossings & Bridges
Near West Main Street (U.S. 340) east of Arch Avenue when traveling east.
In Waynesboro's earliest days, the only way to cross the South River was by a ford. Fords are shallow spots in the river that offer low embankments. Travelers of this time crossed the river on foot, horseback, in a farm wagon or stagecoach. A . . . Map (db m140456) HM
8 Virginia, Waynesboro — The Plumb House MuseumThursday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
On West Main Street (U.S. 340) just east of New Hope Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Five generations of Plumbs… The Plumb Family came to Waynesboro in 1837 to open a tavern. Five generations lived in the house until 1994 when Mrs. Lois Plumb went to live with her daughter. Her husband, known as "Happy" Plumb, was known for . . . Map (db m170600) HM
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9 Virginia, Waynesboro — Q-2-c — Virginia Metalcrafters
On East Main Street (U.S. 250) east of Delphine Avenue (U.S. 340).
Virginia Metalcrafters had its first beginnings with the founding of the Waynesboro Stove Company in 1890 by William J. Loth. The company, which made ornately cast cookstoves, heaters and all accoutrements for kitchens of the period, later developed . . . Map (db m4031) HM
10 Virginia, Waynesboro — W. J. Loth1844-1904
On South Wayne Ave at 14th St, on the left when traveling south on South Wayne Ave.
Pioneer 19th century Waynesboro industrialist. On this site stood the home of William J. Loth, founder of the W. J. Loth Stove Company of Waynesboro, which produced coal and wood-burning stoves, and pioneered in the manufacture and sale of . . . Map (db m40788) HM
11 Virginia, Waynesboro — JF-15 — Walnut Grove
On Rosser Avenue (U.S. 340) at Northgate Avenue (Virginia Route 1705), on the right when traveling west on Rosser Avenue.
Archibald Stuart - Revolutionary soldier, legislator, and judge-was born here March 19, 1757, at the home of his grandfather and namesake, an early settler. The property was acquired by William A. Pratt in 1868 and G. Julian Pratt in 1900.Map (db m221657) HM
12 Virginia, Waynesboro — Q-2a — Waynesboro
On West Main St (U.S. 340), on the left when traveling east.
Here, on one of the first roads west of the Blue Ridge, a hamlet stood in colonial times. The Walker exploring expedition started from this vicinity in 1748. Here, in June, 1781, the Augusta militia assembled to join Lafayette in the east. A town . . . Map (db m41328) HM
13 Virginia, Waynesboro — Q-2-b — Waynesboro
On West Main Street (U.S. 340) east of Arch Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Settlers began to arrive to present day Augusta County in the 1730s and by the Revolutionary War a small hamlet existed here. By 1797, it was known as Waynesborough, for Revolutionary War hero Brig. Gen. Anthony Wayne. It became a town in 1801 and . . . Map (db m4032) HM
14 Virginia, Waynesboro — William H. Harman Monument
On McElroy Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
William H. Harman Colonel, C.S.A. Born Feb. 17, 1828 Killed in action at Waynesboro Mar 2, 1865. He was a lieutenant of a com- pany from Augusta County in the Mexican War; after- wards Brig. General in the Virginia Militia; . . . Map (db m106824) HM
15 Virginia, Waynesboro — Wooden Water Pipe
Near West Main Street (U.S. 340) just east of New Hope Road, on the right when traveling east.
This nearly 22-foot-long water pipe was excavated from the Casper Koiner farm in Crimora, Augusta County. It was part of a system that carried water to the 155-acre farm which included distilleries, a tannery, and a grist mill. Due to its . . . Map (db m170601) HM
 
 
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Mar. 28, 2024