Historical Markers and War Memorials in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Location of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
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In memory of all those who served in the Civil War
(War to Suppress the Rebellion)
1861 - 1864
This memorial is dedicated
And to Waynesboro's only Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
Henry G. Bonebrake
Rank and . . . — — Map (db m159816) HM WM
She inspired, she endured for 52 years, she symbolized the future of education in the Waynesboro area.
Waynesboro High School 1937-1954
Waynesboro Area Senior High School 1954-1962
East Junior High School 1962-1989
Superintendent – . . . — — Map (db m103546) HM
Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate troops occupied Waynesboro June 23, 1863. Next day they marched by Mont Alto to Greenwood, or Black Gap, where, June 25, they were ordered by Gen. Ewell to march to York. — — Map (db m8002) HM
Laid out the present town in 1797 and named it Waynesburg in honor of General Anthony Wayne. In 1831, name changed to Waynesboro. Stone portion of the Wallace house still stands about 200 yards southeast of here. — — Map (db m8003) HM
Dedicated in memory to all who made the Sacrifice for freedom
Baker, Dennis Lee
Fitz, Harold Lewis
Gibson, David W.
Mayhugh, William K.
Miller, Jack H.
Meyers, Robert E.
Myers, Charles D. Jr.
Naugle, Walter E. . . . — — Map (db m159814) WM
Stood the home of Colonial Patriot John Wallace, Junior February 15, 1755 - May 1811 Founder of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania - 1797 The town laid out in 1797 was named Waynesburg until 1831. The plot included the original "settlement" which came to be . . . — — Map (db m8004) HM
The one-and-a-half story structure that stands about 100 yds. north of here is one of the oldest buildings in Waynesboro. Built for a schoolhouse and church between 1770 and 1780 by John Bourns. Later used as dwelling. — — Map (db m8000) HM
Dedicated to the men and women of Waynesboro and vicinity to commemorate the valor and patriotism of those who voluntarily served in the War with Spain, the Philippine Insurrection and the China Relief Expedition. — — Map (db m159810) WM
Rakentine, Kenneth G.
Brennan, Charles E.
Witmer, Omar D. Jr.
Beck, Joseph Jr.
Smith, Paul R.
Pfoutz, Myron Mc.
Ellis, Raymond
Hornbaker, Kenneth E.
Sullivan, Pierre L.
White, Robert R.
Cook, Thomas R. Jr. . . . — — Map (db m159817) WM
John D. Benedict, World War II
Robert W. Hess, World War II
Hubert H. Carson, World War II
John P. Discepoli, World War II
L.G. Shindledecker, World War II
Theodore R. Baker, World War II
Gilbert Hardman, World War II
Winston Cave, . . . — — Map (db m159824) WM
In honored memory of the men and women of Waynesboro and vicinity who gave their lives in the War for World-Wide Liberty
Luke S. Barkdoll
Paul D. Bumbaugh
Mottie Good
James R. Hatherlee
Samuel Jaffy
John R. Long . . . — — Map (db m159812) WM
In honor of the Waynesboro and vicinity who served in the World War and in memory of the eighteen who gave their lives for World Wide Liberty
Luke S. Barkdoll
Paul D. Brumbaugh
Mottie Good
James R. Hatherlee
Samuel Jaffy . . . — — Map (db m159821) HM WM