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55-695: The company incorporated on April 8, 1852, as the Philadelphia, Easton and Water Gap . Construction began on June 16, 1853; the company changed its name to the North Pennsylvania Railroad on October 3 that year. The new name reflected the grand (and unrealized) ambitions of the company to extend all the way across Pennsylvania to Waverly, New York and a junction with the Erie Railroad . The railway opened between Front and Willow Streets , Philadelphia and Gwynedd on July 2, 1855,

110-625: A distance of 18 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (29.8 km). On October 7 the Doylestown Branch opened to Doylestown via Lansdale . Within Philadelphia, the company's passenger depot was located at Third and Berks; tracks continued south to a freight depot at Willow and Front street on the waterfront. In 1856, the company suffered its first accident in the Great Train Wreck of 1856 , the most significant railroad wreck in

165-533: A new route between Philadelphia and New York. The Delaware River Branch opened on May 1, 1876, in time for the Centennial Exposition . The Philadelphia & Reading Railway leased North Pennsylvania Railroad on May 14, 1879. The North Pennsylvania continued to exist as a company, and would be merged along with the Reading into Conrail in 1976 as a result of the Reading's final bankruptcy. Most of

220-736: A river valley in the Allegheny Plateau just north of the confluence of the Susquehanna River and the Chemung River , along with Athens, Pennsylvania , South Waverly, Pennsylvania , and Waverly, New York . Together, these small towns make up the greater area known as the Penn-York Valley , or just "the Valley". The New York / Pennsylvania border cuts through the valley. There is no physical border between

275-531: A valley surrounding the confluence of two rivers along the New York state border where the mouth of the Chemung River empties into the Susquehanna River as it turns southward into Pennsylvania . This locale was likely occupied by the Susquehannock people for several centuries before European pathfinders discovered this place. French explorer Étienne Brûlé was probably the first European to visit

330-710: Is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania , United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania . It is the principal city in the Sayre, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area . It lies 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Elmira, New York , and 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Binghamton . It is currently the largest city in Bradford County . In the past, various iron products were made there. In 1900, 5,243 people lived there; in 1910, 6,426 people lived there, and in 1940, 7,569 persons made their homes in Sayre. The population

385-572: Is also a short distance from the border of Chemung County to the west. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,607 people, 1,877 households, and 1,128 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,013.3 inhabitants per square mile (777.3/km ). There were 2,052 housing units at an average density of 896.7 per square mile (346.2/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 97.63% White , 0.63% African American , 0.24% Native American , 0.50% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.30% from other races , and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.24% of

440-612: Is also home to many smaller bowling leagues that have matches at the Valley Bowling Center in Waverly. Waverly Memorial Stadium is located in Waverly. Soccer and Football are played at the stadium. In 2005, a 600 acres (2.4 km ) parcel of scenic woodlands, surrounding the Waverly Reservoir property and encompassing Waverly Glen park, was designated as Two Rivers State Park for its location just north of

495-463: Is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km ) of which is water. The total area is 2.14% water. The Chemung River skirts the western edge of the village, and joins the Susquehanna River approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) south Waverly in Athens Township, Pennsylvania . Another Susquehanna tributary, Cayuta Creek , also known locally as Shepard's Creek, flows through the eastern part of

550-547: Is located in the Penn-York Valley , a once thriving Rust Belt railroad region that spans Northeastern Pennsylvania and New York and includes Waverly in New York state and South Waverly , Sayre , and Athens in Pennsylvania. The region's combined population is nearly 30,000 and the village's population was 4,444 as of the 2010 census. In earlier times, this territory was a prime location for Native American travel, trade, and warfare because of its strategic location

605-439: Is no physical border between the towns, and the grid of streets and avenues blend seamlessly from one town to another. Waverly is located at 42°0′19″N 76°32′16″W  /  42.00528°N 76.53778°W  / 42.00528; -76.53778 (42.005247, -76.537892). According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.1 km ), 2.3 square miles (5.9 km ) of which

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660-563: Is served by many local television stations, in three broadcast television markets, along with Charter Communications ' Spectrum News 1 . Sayre has one bus service, BeST Transit . BeST Transit makes numerous stops in Waverly, Sayre, and Athens and provides service to Towanda , Wysox , Troy , Canton , and the Lycoming Mall . Sayre and The Valley also have taxi service available through Valley Taxi. Pennsylvania Route 199 connects Sayre to Athens and Waverly . Children residing in

715-566: Is water. At the 2010 census there were 5,587 people, 2,479 households, and 1,394 families living in the borough. The population density was 2,793.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,078.6/km ). There were 2,693 housing units at an average density of 1,346.5 units per square mile (519.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 96% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1%. There were 2,479 households, 27.3% had children under

770-565: The Coal Region operated through traffic up the Susquehanna to Elmira and points north and west from 1870 until 1976, but maintenance facilities were shifted away before that with the switch away from anthracite steam locomotives to diesels post- World War II . With the decline of the steam railway industry, business commerce and supporting industries have shifted away from the valley while jobs and population have also declined since 1940;

825-478: The Lehigh Valley Railroad from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania reached northward to this village in 1869 and effectively linked both railway operations. This also helped spur the economic development of Waverly's southern neighbor Sayre, Pennsylvania , home to Lehigh Valley Railroad's locomotive yard and shops. At the height of the railroad age, approximately 41 trains entered the village per day and

880-610: The National Register of Historic Places . Waverly is located in a river valley in the Allegheny Plateau just north of the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chemung rivers, along with Athens, Pennsylvania , South Waverly, Pennsylvania , and Waverly. Together, these small towns make up the greater area known as the Penn-York Valley, which includes locations in both New York and Pennsylvania . There

935-496: The Southern Tier Expressway , New York State Route 17 , which will be redesignated as Interstate 86 as upgrades proceed along the route. Access to NY 17 is available at both eastern and western points of the village. New York State Route 17C and New York State Route 34 also intersect in the eastern end of this village. In addition, the northern terminus for U.S. Route 220 is at NY 17C (Chemung Street) in

990-677: The Waverly Central School District : SRAC (Susquehanna River Archeological Center) The archaeological center opened in 2008 dedicated to education, research and preservation of the region's Native American archaeological, cultural and historical assets for the communities within the Twin Tiers Region of Southeastern NY and Northeastern PA. The center holds a gift shop, Lecture hall, and Exhibit hall all located on Broad Street, downtown. Downtown Waverly spans along an area adjacent to and immediately north of

1045-542: The Lackawanna to connect to the Erie Railroad at Waverly to achieve a market share in the much coveted New York City-Great Lakes sweepstakes. Robert Heysham Sayre, president of the Pennsylvania and New York Railroad , helped cement the deal. The town was named in his honor. Sayre was incorporated on January 27, 1891. The town would become famous for its extensive rail yard (still appreciably large today at half

1100-618: The North Pennsylvania leased it that same year to the Lehigh Valley and Delaware Water Gap Railroad as part of a stillborn venture to build a new route through Easton to a junction with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad . By the time of the Reading lease the branch was out of service. The company built, with the Delaware and Bound Brook Railroad , a line from Jenkintown to Bound Brook, New Jersey , creating

1155-531: The North Pennsylvania's lines continue to exist: Waverly, Tioga County, New York Waverly is the largest village in Tioga County, New York , United States. As of the 2010 U.S. census, Waverly had a population of 4,177. It is located southeast of Elmira in the Southern Tier region. This village was incorporated as the southwest part of the town of Barton in 1854. The village name

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1210-459: The Pine Plains area between Waverly and Athens. Elmer convinced Asa Packer to locate a new railroad repair facility on the Pine Plains for the expanding Lehigh Valley Railroad , which was making a push north to connect to the Erie Railroad at Waverly. Robert Heysham Sayre, president of the Pennsylvania and New York Railroad , helped cement the deal. The town was named in his honor. Sayre

1265-865: The Tioga Mills, Inc., a feed mill company and Agway (Country Foods Division) of Syracuse, New York , as a pet food plant. Others are the Food and Drug Research Laboratories, the State Line Auto Auction and O’Brien's Inn, known for its scenic view of the Chemung Valley. The J. E. Rodeo Ranch operated during the 1940s and 1950s in Barton . Grace Episcopal Church , the United States Post Office , Waverly Village Hall , and former Mary W. Muldoon High School are listed on

1320-620: The Writers' Program of the Works Progress Administration , described Sayre in 1940 and emphasized the economic and social significance of the railroad, noting that Sayre: was a small railway settlement until the Lehigh Valley Railroad constructed a roundhouse and shops here in 1871 and named the place for Robert H. Sayre, superintendent of the road. On the left of the railroad tracks, which traverse

1375-438: The age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 37.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 16% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.94. The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 60.1% from 18 to 64, and 17.1% 65 or older. The median age

1430-481: The age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.6% of households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.96. The age distribution was 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% 65 or older. The median age

1485-839: The area, meeting with the Susquehannocks and travelling down the Susquehanna River in 1615. In the wake of the Beaver Wars of the mid-Seventeenth Century, the area came firmly under the control of the Iroquois , until the Sullivan Expedition during the American Revolutionary War broke their power. The Battle of Newtown (August 29, 1779), the only major battle of that expedition, occurred approximately 13 miles (21 km) west of

1540-462: The beginning of the railroad age the community began to thrive. From 1849 to 1851, the New York & Erie Railroad reached the vicinity, opening a rail connection eastward to New York City via Binghamton , and westward to Lake Erie via Elmira . In 1854, Waverly was incorporated as a village . Waverly increased its viability and became an important railroad junction, when construction of

1595-612: The borough are assigned to attend the Sayre Area School District . Sayre is home to the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Clinic. Community organizations: The "horned giants" of Sayre is an urban legend concerning a series of skeletons that included a horned skull reportedly discovered during the 1880s by the then-state historian, Dr. G.P. Donehoo, and two visiting professors, A.B. Skinner and W.K. Moorehead while excavating

1650-471: The borough. The population density was 2,866.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,106.9/km ). There were 2,722 housing units at an average density of 1,342.4 units per square mile (518.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.92% White, 0.62% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.26% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71%. There were 2,529 households, 26.9% had children under

1705-545: The confluence of the Chemung River along the western edge of the village and the Susquehanna River to the south of the village. Hiking and biking trails may be available, as well as a large pond, picnic tables, a basketball court, two tennis courts, children's gym equipment, covered pavilions, water taps and barbecue fireplaces. The sign at the entrance is gone. Directly south of the park, I86 (Rte 17) briefly enters Pennsylvania before re-entering New York State. In 2006,

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1760-513: The current location of Waverly. John Shepard was one of the more prominent early white settlers, buying 1,000 acres (400 ha), including all of what would become Waverly, and building a mill on the banks of Cayuta Creek in 1796. The settlement would soon become known as Milltown, just across the border in Pennsylvania. A second mill site on the creek north of the border would soon be known as Factoryville , now East Waverly. An adjacent smaller community named Villemont also became established. At

1815-539: The eastern section of the town, is a soot-blackened residential district. The triangular business center, though substantial, is also dingy. The Lehigh Valley Railroad Shops ... devoted to maintenance, repairs, and storage, employ more than 1,200 men and completely dominate Sayre's existence. Blue denim overalls and high-crowned railroaders' caps are everywhere in evidence. Sayre is located at 41°59′1″N 76°31′15″W  /  41.98361°N 76.52083°W  / 41.98361; -76.52083 (41.983567, -76.520845) in

1870-501: The horse racing track at Tioga Downs in neighboring Nichols NY , was expanded to include a Racino with the addition of casino facilities. State funding was secured for this facility, including $ 1,000,000 for the construction of a waste water treatment plant. A large portion of the former Snyder Hotel building in downtown Waverly collapsed during a severe weather storm in the summer of 2007, requiring emergency efforts to clear fallen bricks, wood and other building products and restore

1925-414: The peak size) and more famous for the railroad repair shops and steam locomotive repair and manufacturing shops situated in the town, which employed thousands. In 1904, when the locomotive shops were built at Sayre, the main shop building was believed to be the largest structure in the world under one roof, but held that title for only a brief time. The railroad founded as a coal rail road in 1855 to connect

1980-402: The population of the village was nearly triple what it is today. In May 1870, a Waverly banker named Howard Elmer, along with Charles Anthony and James Fritcher, bought the Pine Plains area between Waverly and Athens. Elmer convinced Asa Packer to locate a new railroad repair facility on the Pine Plains for the expanding Lehigh Valley Railroad , which was making a push north from Duryea at

2035-436: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,877 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2090-634: The purchase and relocation of all village municipal services to the former Ithaca Street School, after outgrowing the available space at the historic Waverly Village Hall . On February 14, 2012, the Village of Waverly Trustees accepted a purchase offer for the former Village Hall building by a potential owner, who has agreed to abide by the New York State Historic Preservation Office regulations for its historical preservation. Sayre, Pennsylvania Sayre

2145-553: The railroad dependent rust belt towns beginning the process sooner because of dieselization of railroads. The largest celebration in the village was held on August 26, 1910; the Old Home Celebration lasted four hours and packed the streets with spectators. Several factories of historical significance contributed to a flourishing period in Waverly's development. They included the Hall-Lyons furniture factory which

2200-451: The safety of downtown operations. Concerns regarding safety remain with some of the historic buildings along Broad Street. Decisions remain as to whether to tear down or renovate these buildings. Waverly sought financial assistance under the state's Restore New York funding program, but was unable to secure any. A tax increase referendum conducted December 11, 2008, resulted in voter approval to secure financing for what has subsequently led to

2255-511: The state line in Waverly, New York. Via I-86, it is 17 miles (27 km) northwest to Elmira, New York , and by New York State Route 17 (future I-86) it is 38 miles (61 km) east to Binghamton, New York . According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 2.03 square miles (5.27 km ), of which 2.02 square miles (5.24 km ) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.04 km ), or 0.67%,

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2310-405: The towns, as the grid of streets and avenues blend seamlessly from one town to another. Sayre is bounded on the east and west by Athens Township , on the south by the borough of Athens, on the northwest by South Waverly, and on the north by Waverly, New York. Pennsylvania Route 199 passes through the borough as Keystone Avenue, Mohawk Street, and Spring Street, ending at Interstate 86 just over

2365-785: The vicinities of the Penn-York Valley, Elmira Towanda, and Binghamton. Waverly is also conveniently located between the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport in the Town of Big Flats and the Greater Binghamton Airport located in Maine, New York , both of which are medium-sized regional airports serving the Southern Tier of New York . Newspaper Radio Television Waverly is served by many local television stations, in two broadcast television markets, along with Time Warner Cable News. Waverly

2420-438: The village before joining the Susquehanna in Sayre, Pennsylvania . Waverly is so close to New York state's southern border that the village is part of a much larger community that runs into Bradford County , Pennsylvania . Waverly combines with South Waverly , Sayre and Athens, Pennsylvania to make up the larger community of the Penn-York Valley or simply "The Valley", which has a state border running through it. Waverly

2475-427: The village was $ 28,958, and the median income for a family was $ 39,522. Males had a median income of $ 31,544 versus $ 24,492 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 14,945. 13.3% of the population and 9.5% of families were below the poverty line . 18.3% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The following primary and secondary schools comprise

2530-514: The west end of the village along the state border. Waverly has two local bus services, Ride Tioga and BeST Transit . Ride Tioga is a county-run bus service that stops throughout Waverly and Barton. BeST Transit service makes stops in the Penn-York Valley and Bradford County, Pennsylvania as well as the Lycoming Mall . Shortline Coach USA and Greyhound regional bus services stop in Waverly, as well. The village also has taxi service available through Valley Taxi Service which travels throughout

2585-490: The world up to that time. The railroad continued to expand northward from Philadelphia. The main line reached Bethlehem , running parallel to the Bethlehem Pike , on July 7, 1857. At Bethlehem the railroad interchanged with the Lehigh Valley Railroad . The Shimersville Branch, from Iron Hill to Shimersville on the Lehigh Valley Railroad east of Bethlehem, opened on January 1, 1857. The branch carried little traffic;

2640-410: Was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.98. In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males. The median income for a household in

2695-480: Was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males. The median household income was $ 33,338 and the median family income was $ 40,571. Males had a median income of $ 30,685 versus $ 24,837 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 18,549. About 7.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over. Sayre

2750-462: Was 41 years. The median household income was $ 34,221 and the median family income was $ 57,256. Males had a median income of $ 41,895 versus $ 27,816 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 20,956. About 6.6% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. At the 2000 census there were 5,813 people, 2,529 households, and 1,514 families living in

2805-426: Was 5,403 at the 2020 census. Sayre is part of the Penn-York Valley ("The Valley"), a group of four contiguous communities in New York and Pennsylvania : Waverly, New York ; South Waverly, Pennsylvania ; Sayre; Athens, Pennsylvania , and smaller surrounding communities with a combined population near 35,000. In May 1870, a Waverly banker named Howard Elmer, along with Charles Anthony and James Fritcher, bought

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2860-650: Was conceived by Joseph "Uncle Joe" Hallett, founder of its first Fire Department and pillar of the community, dropping the second "e" from the name of his favorite author's novel, Waverley by Sir Walter Scott . The former village hall is listed on the National Historic Places list. Waverly is part of the Binghamton metropolitan area . The village was previously a regular stop on the Black Diamond Express passenger service. It

2915-439: Was incorporated on January 27, 1891. In 1904 when the locomotive shops were built at Sayre, the main shop building was believed to be the largest structure in the world under one roof, but held that title for only a brief time. The railroad operated from 1870 until 1976, but maintenance facilities were shifted away before that. With the decline of industry, population has declined since 1940. The Pennsylvania Guide , compiled by

2970-660: Was located on Broad Street and the Manoil Manufacturing Co. whose prominence as a toy company, especially from 1937 to 1941 when it produced hollow-cast toy soldiers , sometimes called dime store soldiers, along with toy airplanes and cars, was located on Providence Street. Businesses in and around Waverly in the 20th century included the Spencer Glove Company and the Waverly Sun newspaper, both owned by Hart I. Seely and located in Waverly;

3025-691: Was once home to a professional baseball team in 1901, as the Waverly Wagonmakers . The team went under when the New York State League was dissolved in 1917. Waverly is also home to the Waverly Little League , it was founded in 1949. The Waverly School District also has football, baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, tennis, soccer, wrestling, track, and cross country, teams. Waverly's wrestling and track teams achieve consistent state and national rankings. Waverly

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