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"Preserving the Past, Planning for the Future"

The OFFICIAL City of Waynesville facebook page. This page will provide updates, information, events, and photos and videos for past, current, and future residents of Waynesville, MO.

The purpose of this Facebook page is to deliver news and event information from the City of Waynesville, MO to people who are interested in our programs and activities.

City employees will immediately remove any comment which violates any local, state, or federal law regarding discrimination, harassment, or violence. In addition, if the content contains offensive language, is discriminatory, a commercial message, or is out of context, then that content will be removed. Repeated offenses will result in the user being banned from our community forum.

This page is monitored by city employees, as well as Mayor Luge Hardman. Due to the workloads of those involved, you can expect an answer to your comments, questions, concerns, compliments within 24 hours. Thank You for your patience and understanding.

Event listings are a service to our citizens, and a courtesy for not-for-profit / civic organizations in our community. An event listing is not an endorsement by the City of Waynesville. City Hall can not answer any questions about local events that are not sponsored by the City itself. Please contact the POC that is listed for individual events. If your group,or organization, has a event that should be included on our calendar, please email a brief summary of your event, event particulars (time,date, location, costs) and point of contact info to: dcclerk@waynesvillemo.org, marked "CALENDAR EVENT" in the subject. Events will be added on a first come,first serve basis, as time allows. The City of Waynesville is not responsible for any event cancellations and or errors as part of this service.

In 1832, G.W. Gibson, made his home on the banks of the Roubidoux, near the Big Spring, on the Kickapoo Trace, in the beautiful Ozarks of Missouri.

Two years later, in 1834, William Moore and Josiah Christeson donated the land for the town site. Pulaski County surveyor, Thomas P. Masterson, platted the town, and Cyrus Colley was tasked with selling the lots. Harvey Wood, the first postmaster, named his new post office in honor of Revolutionary War hero “Mad Anthony” Wayne, and thus, Waynesville was born.

Waynesville is the county seat of Pulaski County, in south central Missouri. Parts of the town line the “Roaring Roubidoux” to the north and south, and the “Old Wire Road” to the east and west. Historic Route 66 provides the main route through town. Visitors from all over the world visit Waynesville to pay homage to “The Mother Road” and take pictures of the landmarks that dot the city.

Waynesville is a proud neighbor of Fort Leonard Wood, one of the largest training bases for the United States military. Construction of the fort began in December, 1940 and has forever changed the face of Waynesville. We celebrate the diversity that Fort Leonard Wood has brought to our city.

Waynesville is home to the Tigers, the mascot of the Waynesville R-VI School District. The school district is acclaimed for it’s academics, and athletics, and is always striving for excellence in both those, as well as staff, facilities, and student education.

Whether in the area for a visit, or, if looking for a home to raise a family, Waynesville has plenty to offer. We hope that our community captures your heart just as the natural beauty of the area captured George W. Gibson, over 175 years ago.

“Preserving The Past, Planning For The Future”

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