by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Nov 14, 2013 | Blog
In reality, it was Hippert vs. Plumb. According to the Chancery Court records of 1884, George Washington Hippert of Waynesboro, sought to prevent John Plumb, also of Waynesboro, from firing up his brick kiln in the coming summer. Mr. Hippert claims that in the summer...
by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Oct 28, 2013 | Blog
Many men from Waynesboro and the surrounding areas have served their country bravely when they were called to war. Often when it comes to the historical records of who served in America’s wars the records are found to be incomplete or are lost over time for...
by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Oct 27, 2013 | Blog
You’ve heard the stories and seen the signs: “George Washington Slept Here.” Did Washington sleep here? An account by W. W. Barnwell in his Historical Highlights of Waynesboro and Vicinity, states that: “It has also come down from some obscure source that George...
by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Sep 18, 2013 | Blog
We have to applaud the early explorers for their bravery, determination, perseverance, and fearlessness of the unknown elements, terrain, disease, and beasts. Without them, we would not have civilization in this area as we know it today. As early as 1669 and 1670 John...
by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Aug 26, 2013 | Blog
General Anthony Wayne and his family estate of Waynesborough in Chester County, Pennsylvania are synonymous in acquiring our namesake. In tribute, the General Wayne Hotel was erected and was host to many important figures – General and Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower,...
