1924 Map of Waverly

About this map

Waverly and its surrounding prairie townships are defined by a dense network of early 20th-century rural infrastructure, where nearly every square mile is served by a named country school or church. The landscape is structured by several major rail lines, including the Wabash, Chicago And Northwestern, and the electric Illinois Traction line passing through Virden. Notable for its uniquely named local landmarks, the area features educational sites such as Highwater Mark School, Hong Kong School, and Mound Seminary School, which suggest a well-organized agrarian community. Small settlements like Lowder, Thayer, and Rohrer act as nodes along the tracks, while natural drainage follows the paths of Lick Creek and Apple Creek. The presence of the White Pilgrim School and McClain Church provides specific points of interest for genealogical research, documenting the social centers of these central Illinois townships before mid-century consolidation.