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Waynesboro has had a rich and colorful history since its beginnings in 1749 when settler John Wallace purchased over 600 acres. The town was originally named Waynesburg after General Anthony Wayne. It was changed in 1831 to Waynesboro because of a federal law that post office names would not be duplicated in a state. At the time of the French and Indian Way, Waynesboro was the site of some of the Indians' most barbarous raids. Two victims were the Renfrew sisters. The Renfrew museum and park were named after them. In June of 1863, the town was captured by Confederate troops preparing for the battle of Gettysburg. A confederate flag flew over Waynesboro for 15 days. General Robert E. Lee, on his retreat from Gettysburg, watered his horse in the town's square.
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