In 1853, it was established as a borough within Pennsylvania ; since there was another municipality named Abington located near Philadelphia, the town was renamed Waverly after Sir Walter Scott's Waverley ( novel ), popular at that time.
In 1853, it was established as a borough within Pennsylvania ; since there already was a borough named " Abington " located near Philadelphia, the town was renamed Waverly after Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels, popular at that time.
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