W. J. Loth
1844-1904
Pioneer 19th century Waynesboro industrialist.
On this site stood the home of William J. Loth, founder of the W. J. Loth Stove Company of Waynesboro, which produced coal and wood-burning stoves, and pioneered in the manufacture and sale of electric cooking ranges.
W. J. Loth also owned and operated the Brunswick Inn, a fashionable summer resort, which stood in this same block.
A native of Richmond, VA, W. J. Loth served his adopted city as mayor for three terms.
Marker is at the intersection of South Wayne Ave and 14th St, on the left when traveling south on South Wayne Ave.
Courtesy hmdb.org
