Waynesboro, deriving its name from General Anthony Wayne, is an independent city surrounded by Augusta County in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 21,006 in 2010.. It is located in the Shenandoah Valley, near many important historical markers of the Civil War and Shenandoah National Park. A portion of Interstate 64 falls within the city limits of Waynesboro, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, and the Appalachian Trail are less than five miles away. The town is perhaps best known for being the home of P. Buckley Moss and the P. Buckley Moss Museum, which attracts 45,000... visitors annually. A large DuPont plant and the associated Benger Laboratory where Lycra was invented, as well as a large textile mill called Wayn-Tex , were significant employers for residents through much of the 20th century. Waynesboro is home to the corporate headquarters of Ntelos .
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| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 21,045 |
| Area: | 15.4 sq. mi. |
| Time zone: | North American Eastern Time Zone |
| Also known as: | Waynesboro, Waynesboro, Virginia, Waynesboro city / Waynesboro city |