Waynesville, NC

Waynesville, North Carolina

Introduction to Waynesville, North Carolina

Waynesville, North Carolina, in Haywood county, is 25 miles W of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 122 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 9,232.

Waynesville History

In 1810, an American Revolutionary War soldier Colonel Robert Love, founded Waynesville. He donated land for the construction of a public square, a courthouse, and a jail. Robert Love named the settlement in honor of his former commander, General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. It was incorporated as a town in 1871. Railroad arrived in 1884, which led to growth in the agricultural, tourism, and lumber industries. The area where the train station was built was named "Frog Level" and eventually became the commercial center of the community. In July of 1995, the towns of Waynesville and Hazelwood merged to form a larger community.

Waynesville and Nearby Attractions

• Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
• Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
• Black Rock Mountain State Park
• North Carolina Arboretum
• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Things To Do In Waynesville

Waynesville is home to the Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts which features a collection of art, handicrafts, and furniture created by various North Carolina artists. The Mountain Heritage Center, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, and Historic Johnson Farm are other museums and historic sites nearby. Cold Mountain, which is situated within the Pisgah National Forest, is a popular destination that was made famous by Charles Frazier's novel "Cold Mountain". The 1,000-acre Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area offers facilities for boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and picnicking. The community also organizes several festivals throughout the year including the Ramp Festival, the Smoky Mountain Folk Festival, the Apple Harvest Festival, the International Folk Festival, and the Haywood County Fair.

Waynesville Transportation

Greenville – Spartanburg International Airport is the closest major airport.

Waynesville Higher Education

Nearby colleges include the Western Carolina University, Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, and Clemson University.

High Points

Waynesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Waynesville, NC

Comparing Waynesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Waynesville Almanac

Waynesville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Waynesville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Waynesville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Waynesville Public Libraries

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Waynesville High Schools (2004)

TUSCOLA HIGH
564 TUSCOLA SCHOOL RD
828-456-2408
Serves 1,284 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Waynesville Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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