Waverly, Missouri
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YoSam.
N 39° 12.570 W 093° 31.000
15S E 455392 N 4340152
River and Railroad town, but also steeped in Civil War entrigue
Waymark Code: WMQZZG
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2016
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County of town: Lafayette County
Location of town: Missouri River & crossroads of US-65 & US-24
Location of Post Office: 110 E Kelling Ave., Waverly
Elevation: 814'
Population: 837 (2013)
Since I was there, the post office moved to a small building, and they created a park which hold a statue to General Shelby, who is still honored in this part of Missouri
"The City of Waverly is located in Lafayette County, Missouri. Waverly overlooks the Missouri River and is surrounded by many fruit orchards. Waverly boasts of its heritage and is proud to be known as "The Apple Capital of Missouri". Waverly was also once called the home of General Joseph O. Shelby of the Confederate Army during the Civil War" ~ City of Waverly
A marker at the river front park:
PORT OF WAVERLY On June 17 and 18, 1804
Lewis and Clark camped a few miles down-stream to make oars from timber in the area. Near the camp was a river crossing for Sacs, Ayauways (Iowas) and Sioux in their excursions against the Osage. On June 19, the explorers continued upstream past this spot.