Waynesboro (formerly Flack), is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,006. The city is surrounded by Augusta County and is named for General Anthony Wayne.
Map of Waynesboro, VA as it appeared in 1891.
Waynesboro 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.
A large DuPont plant (now Invista and owned by Koch Industries) and the associated Benger Laboratory where spandex was invented (under the brand name Lycra), as well as a large textile mill called Wayn-Tex (now owned by Mohawk Industries), were significant employers for residents through much of the 20th century.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waynesboro,_Virginia
Camping along the Blue Ridge Parkway (Glen Maury Park Campground)
http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/v.php?pg=139
Never knew where Spandex was invented. Nice!
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ReplyDeleteClarence, I like how you have a copy of the state map and your location. The picture of the city is great as well.
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