Waynesboro is the county seat of Wayne County, in southeastern Mississippi. The community began as a stop along the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in the 1850s. The town was laid out around the train stop, and the railroad offered the property for sale. By the time of the American Civil War in 1861, about twenty families were living in Waynesboro, although the town was not incorporated until 1876, when it became the seat of county government. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the town grew as a regional hub for commercial activity, as roads were improved and homes sprung up on both sides of the railroad, and general stores, drug stores, a bank, hotels, taverns, livery stable, blacksmith shops, sawmills, a brick factory, newspaper, and a post office were begun there. The Great Depression hit the area hard, as the local bank and several businesses failed, including some of its sawmills, putting people out of work. Soon, the town’s bank was replaced with First State Bank, which is still headquartered in Waynesboro. The DeSoto National Forest is southwest of Waynesboro. Neighboring communities include Battles, Belmont, Boice, Buckatunna, Chicora, Clara, Denham, Eucutta, Gretna, Hiwannee, Hollis Creek, Lightsey, Mill Creek, Myrick, Strengthford, West King, Whistler, and Woodwards, as well as Isney and Mehavvey, Alabama. Laurel, Mississippi is about thirty miles west of Waynesboro.
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First Baptist Church of Waynesboro
Serving the Waynesboro and Wayne County, Mississippi area since 1806, the church is located on Azalea Drive in Waynesboro. Directions, telephone numbers, and office hours are posted, with a service schedule, church calendar, photographs, a sermon archive, and announcements.
http://www.fbcwaynesboro.com/
Offering propane, gas logs, fireplaces, water heaters, outdoor grills, cookers, and other appliances, such as dishwashers, refrigerators, washers and dryers, the Waynesboro, Mississippi company provides propane meter services and tank leases. Customers may make payments online.
http://www.kountrypropane.org/
Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro
A member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Waynesboro, Mississippi congregation meets at its facilities on East Main Street. An overview of its programs and ministries, service schedules, a calendar of events, and staff contacts are presented, and a sermon archive is included.
http://www.waypres.com/
Located on Mississippi Drive in the city of Waynesboro, Mississippi, the motel offers guest accommodations with in-room microwave, refrigerator and hairdryer, cable television, wireless Internet service, and a guest laundry available on-site. Non smoking rooms are available, and reservations may be made online.
http://www.travelersinnandsuites.biz/
Wayne County Economic Development District
A guide to Waynesboro, Mississippi is featured, including a profile of the city, demographics, maps, available buildings and sites, an overview of its industrial park, transportation options, and local schools. Contacts, a visitors guide, local media coverage, and other resources are included.
http://www.waynecounty.ms/
WCSD is headquartered in Waynesboro, Mississippi, the county seat, and consists of Wayne County High School, Waynesboro Middle School, Waynesboro Elementary School, Beat Four School, Buckatunna School, Clara School, and the Wayne County Career & Technical Educational Center, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum, as well as vocational jobs training.
http://www.wayne.k12.ms.us/
Waynesboro & Wayne County Library System
Beginning in 1934, the public library occupies a former Walmart building in Waynesboro, Mississippi. Its history, location, hours of operation, an a calendar of sponsored programs and events are featured, with an overview of its services, genealogical resources, and contacts are posted.
http://www.wwcls.lib.ms.us/
The seat of government for Wayne County, Mississippi, Waynesboro was incorporated in 1876. The official municipal web site introduces the city’s mayor, board of aldermen, city clerk, and departmental heads, including contacts and office hours, a calendar of events, and a guide to the city.
http://www.waynesboroms.us/
