Waverly Park and Trail: A step back in time

With an eye for the pioneer days, Old Town Waverly Park serves as a reminder of Morgan County's originas.

This park is nestled in the hills of Waverly and still features the original bank from 1918, as well as the church that was renovated after a fire.

At one point, this site was bid to become the state’s capital and was also a landing along the canal, which once fed three different mills. Many renovations have been completed to tell the story of the Old Town of Waverly.

In commemoration of its historic roots, the site is also home to the Old Town Waverly Festival, held the fourth weekend in September where the park becomes a living museum from the early 1900s with blacksmithing, storytelling, live music, and more.

The park boasts two sheltered gazebos, cornhole and an old hand-hewn playground from log cabin beams, a community garden, and historical plaques for quiet reading and research.

Old Town Waverly Park is maintained and managed by the Morgan County Parks. Find more information at http://www.morgancountyparks.org/parks/waverly-place/.

The White River Greenway Trail

This paved trail is two miles long and winds along the White River, beginning in Old Town Waverly Park. It brags of stunning river views, picnic areas, and access to sand bars. See if you can catch a glimpse of catfish along the banks, or eagles nesting in the tall trees.

The trail is managed by Morgan County Parks. Find more information at http://www.morgancountyparks.org/parks/white-river-greenway-trail/.

(Prepared by the Morgan County Leadership Academy Class of 2022 on behalf of the Morgan County Bicentennial Committee)