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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGU1_pike-county-courthouse_Waverly-OH.html
The Pike County Courthouse was at Piketon from 1815-1861 when county residents voted to move the county seat to Waverly. The Waverly Public Square was donated to the county by the Meschech Downing family in September, 1861. A committee was appoint…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGTR_german-evangelical-church-pike-heritage-foundation-museum_Waverly-OH.html
Side A: German Evangelical ChurchConstruction of Waverly's third church, built with locally produced brick, began in 1859 and was completed in 1860. The original deed, recorded on October 31, 1859, listed the value of the lot as $180. With the mer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGTK_the-emmitt-house-james-emmitt_Waverly-OH.html
Side A: The Emmitt HouseBuilt for Waverly industrialist James Emmitt in 1861, The Emmitt House was partly the work of carpenter Madison Hemings, who claimed parentage by President Thomas Jefferson. It served as a tavern and store for travelers on …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGTJ_canal-park_Waverly-OH.html
The Ohio-Erie Canal, the most important development in the county's early years, was started July 4, 1825 near Newark. The canal passed through Waverly along US 23 and portions of it can still be seen in Waverly today. Only four feet deep and bord…