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.
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.