In 1810, a soldier of the American Revolution, Colonel Robert Love, founded the town of Waynesville and named it after his former commander, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Love also provided land on which was built the courthouse, jail, schools, hospitals, and other public service buildings. The Battle of Waynesville played an important part in the history of this town. In 1865, during the American Civil War, Union Colonel William raided the area, burned the houses, and attempted to deteriorate the economic base of the small settlement. However, the townsfolk rebuilt and Waynesville was finally incorporated in 1871.
In 1971, the neighboring city of Hazelwood merged into Waynesville as the population of both towns began expanding.Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, Waynesville NC occupies a total area of 7.8 square miles. In 2000, the population was recorded at around 9,232 people, separated into 4,106 households and 2,545 families.
The median income per household was $28,296, while the per capita income was $17,821. Nearly 15% of the town’s population is living under the poverty line. Initially, Waynesville NC was underdeveloped and contained very few buildings, but after the development of better transportation systems, the area began to commercialize and the citizens started many new businesses.
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