Waynesville, Ohio

Waynesville, Ohio
Village
Central Waynesville
Coordinates: 39°31′59″N 84°05′25″W / 39.53306°N 84.09028°W / 39.53306; -84.09028
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyWarren
Area
  Total
2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2)
  Land2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
856 ft (261 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
2,669
  Density1,129.50/sq mi (436.18/km2)
Area codes513
FIPS code39-82418
GNIS feature ID2400117
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. 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.