Waverly Hall, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waverly Hall, Georgia
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The Waverly Hall Government & Arts Building
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Location in Harris County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Harris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2) |
| • Land | 3.34 sq mi (8.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 638 |
| • Density | 191.19/sq mi (73.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31831
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-80844 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333376 |
Waverly Hall is a small town located in Harris County, Georgia, in the United States. It is part of the larger Columbus metropolitan area, which includes parts of Georgia and Alabama. In 2020, the town had a population of 638 people.
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A Look Back: History of Waverly Hall
Waverly Hall got its start a long time ago. In 1829, a post office opened in the area. The town's name comes from the famous "Waverley novels" written by Sir Walter Scott. These were very popular books!
Later, in 1914, the state government officially made Waverly Hall a town. This meant it could have its own local government and make rules for its residents.
Where is Waverly Hall?
Waverly Hall is located in the west-central part of Georgia. It sits in a hilly area known as the Piedmont region.
Two main roads, Alternate U.S. Route 27 and Georgia State Route 85, pass through the town. These roads can take you southwest about 24 miles (39 km) to Columbus or north about 10 miles (16 km) to Shiloh. Another road, Georgia State Route 208, meets these highways in the northern part of town. The big city of Atlanta is about 83 miles (134 km) northeast by road.
The United States Census Bureau says that Waverly Hall covers a total area of about 3.36 square miles (8.7 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
People in Waverly Hall
The population of Waverly Hall has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town according to the U.S. Census:
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| 1930 | 515 | — | |
| 1940 | 569 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 690 | 21.3% | |
| 1960 | 712 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 671 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 913 | 36.1% | |
| 1990 | 769 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 709 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 735 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 638 | −13.2% | |
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In the year 2000, a census (which is like a big count of all the people) showed that 709 people lived in Waverly Hall. There were 249 households and 176 families. By 2020, the population had gone down a bit to 638 people.
Fun Things to Do
The Village Green rail trail is a great place for people in Waverly Hall to enjoy the outdoors. It offers a walking track where you can exercise and a playground for kids to have fun.
See also
In Spanish: Waverly Hall para niños
