Waynesville, Ohio

Waynesville, Ohio
Village
Central Waynesville
Map
Coordinates: 39°31′59″N 84°05′25″W / 39.53306°N 84.09028°W / 39.53306; -84.09028[1]
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyWarren
Area
 • Total2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2)
 • Land2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,669
 • Density1,129.50/sq mi (436.18/km2)
Area codes513
FIPS code39-82418
GNIS feature ID2400117[1]
Websitewww.waynesville-ohio.org

Waynesville is a village in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,669 at the 2020 census. It is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. The village, located at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, is known for its antique stores and its annual sauerkraut festival.[3] Caesar Creek State Park is located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of the village.

Waynesville is served by the Mary L. Cook Public Library. In 2005, the library loaned more than 203,000 items to its 8,000 cardholders. Total holdings in 2005 were over 67,000 volumes with over 110 periodical subscriptions.[4]

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waynesville, Ohio
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ Hunter, David (October 1, 2003). Shifra Stein's Day Trips from Cincinnati: Getaways Less Than Two Hours Away. Globe Pequot. p. 127. ISBN 9780762727490. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
  4. ^ "2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Statistics by County and Town". State Library of Ohio. Archived from the original on September 24, 2006. Retrieved November 10, 2006.