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History

Waynesville is a town located in the western part of North Carolina, in the United States. The area that is now Waynesville was originally inhabited by Cherokee Native Americans. European settlers began to arrive in the late 1700s, and the town of Waynesville was established in 1810.

The town was named after General Anthony Wayne, a hero of the American Revolution. In the early years, Waynesville was a small, rural community focused on agriculture. However, the town began to grow in the late 1800s when it became a popular destination for tourists seeking relief from the summer heat.