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Waynesboro
Author(s): Elizabeth Spilman Massie, Cortney Skinner
ISBN: 9780738568096
# of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
On Sale Date: 06/08/2009
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Book Description:
Settled beside the Blue Ridge Mountains in the mid-1700s, Waynesboro was named after Revolutionary War general “Mad” Anthony Wayne. On March 2, 1865, the Civil War shook Waynesboro in the form of a short, devastating battle. Following the war, the establishment of the crossing lines of the Norfolk and Western Railway and Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in Waynesboro helped industries thrive. Rife Ram and Pump Works, Virginia Metalcrafters, DuPont, and Invista are a few of the manufacturers that have called Waynesboro home during the last 120 years. Town and mountainside apple orchards also flourished. Despite some citizen resistance, Waynesboro and Basic City, the town across the South River, were joined in 1924. With the closing of many industries in the mid- to late 1900s, Waynesboro began to focus on its natural, historic, and cultural uniqueness to strengthen and redefine the city as it entered the 21st century. Images of America: Waynesboro looks back at Waynesboro’s past, offering fascinating glimpses of its businesses, institutions, events, and people.
Author Bio: Waynesboro native Elizabeth Spilman Massie’s family moved into the area in 1746. Cortney Skinner illustrates and paints historical and contemporary subjects. He and Massie live together in Waynesboro. Images of America: Waynesboro includes images from the Waynesboro Historical Society and other collections.
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