Waverly, Alabama facts for kids
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Waverly, Alabama
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Waverly in 2012
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Location of Waverly in Chambers County and Lee County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Counties | Chambers, Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.79 sq mi (7.22 km2) |
| • Land | 2.77 sq mi (7.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| • Density | 57.42/sq mi (22.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36879
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-80256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0153904 |
Waverly is a small town in Alabama, a state in the United States. It is located in both Chambers and Lee counties. Waverly became an official town in 1910. In 2010, about 145 people lived there. The town is part of the Auburn Metropolitan Area. Waverly has its own post office and four churches.
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Waverly's History
Waverly was first settled in the 1830s. However, it did not grow much until the 1870s. The name "Waverly, Alabama" first appeared on maps in 1853. People sometimes called it "Pea Ridge," but that was never its official name.
Fun Festivals in Waverly
Waverly is known for its exciting annual events. These festivals bring the community together. They also help raise money for the town.
The Annual BBQ
Since October 1990, Waverly has hosted its Annual BBQ. This big event happens on the second Saturday of each October. People can enjoy delicious pork and chicken BBQ. There are also homemade cakes and other sweet treats. Drinks like cold tea and lemonade are served.
Town members work together to prepare the food. They start cooking the stew and smoking the BBQ with hickory wood on Friday evening. This tradition continues until all the food is sold. Food is served from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event also features singers, dancers, and artists. There are arts and crafts, and even petting zoos. This BBQ is one of Waverly's biggest fundraising events.
The Old 280 Boogie
In 2000, the State of Alabama planned to change U.S. Highway 280. They decided to build the new road south of Waverly. This decision saved the town from being split apart. To celebrate, residents started an annual festival in 2001.
This festival is called the "Waverly Boogie" or "Old 280 Boogie." It is a multi-cultural event. It usually takes place on the third Saturday in April. The Boogie features many different musicians and visual artists. It is held in a special outdoor theater. In 2014, a Fall Boogie was also held in September. That year, a new event, the Heart of Waverly Bluegrass Festival, also started.
Waverly's Location
Waverly is located in the southwest part of Chambers County. Part of the town also extends south into Lee County. The town covers about 7.1 square kilometers (2.7 square miles) of land. A very small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
U.S. Route 280 runs southwest of the town center. This road goes southeast for about 23 kilometers (14 miles) to Opelika. It also goes northwest for about 21 kilometers (13 miles) to Dadeville.
Population of Waverly
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| 1920 | 208 | — | |
| 1930 | 383 | 84.1% | |
| 1940 | 321 | −16.2% | |
| 1950 | 306 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 250 | −18.3% | |
| 1970 | 247 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 228 | −7.7% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −33.3% | |
| 2000 | 184 | 21.1% | |
| 2010 | 145 | −21.2% | |
| 2020 | 159 | 9.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 184 people living in Waverly. There were 76 households, which are groups of people living together. About 50 of these were families. The town had about 67 people per square mile.
About 24.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 38 years old. Most people in Waverly were White (about 81%). About 19% were Black or African American.
Famous People from Waverly
- Douglas Arant – He was a lawyer from Birmingham, Alabama.
Photo gallery
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Waverly Town Hall
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Waverly Post Office (ZIP code: 36879)
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The Corner Co-Op (a Standard Deluxe Project 2001–2008)
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Looking west at dusk on old US 280 through Waverly
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One of the brightly colored buildings in downtown Waverly
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One of the uninhabited railroad houses that line the WPA Highway
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The Waverly Cemetery located along the scenic WPA Highway, now known simply as Patrick Street (Old 280)
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The above-ground tombs are among the oldest in the Waverly Cemetery.
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Detail of one of the older graves in the cemetery
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A wooden bridge crossing the railroad in eastern Waverly
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See also
In Spanish: Waverly (Alabama) para niños
