Waverley Historic District

The Waverley Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Enid containing roughly 275 buildings constructed between 1895 and 1935 in diverse architectural styles. You will find Queen Anne cottages, Prairie School Foursquares, Tudor Revival homes, Neoclassical mansions, Italian Renaissance estates, and Spanish Eclectic residences spread throughout the area.

The Waverley Development Company started building the district in 1902 and expanded it through 1907 with successive additions. This rapid growth happened during a period when oil discoveries were fueling urban expansion across Oklahoma.

The street names like Tyler and Harrison honor early settlers who shaped the neighborhood's character. Walking through these blocks today, you notice how the grand homes reflect the values of the families who built this community.

The district spans several streets including W. Broadway Avenue, N. and S. Tyler Street, S. Harrison Street, W. Oklahoma Street, and N. and S. Buchanan Streets along its perimeter. Walking through the neighborhood is the best way to see the homes and appreciate the variety of architectural details up close.

Two standout mansions are the T.T. Eason Mansion built in 1916 and the McChristy-Knox Mansion completed in 1909, both commissioned by oil industry leaders. These grand homes reveal how quickly wealth from energy exploration could be transformed into architectural monuments in early 1900s Oklahoma.

Location: Oklahoma

GPS coordinates: 36.39670,-97.89560

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14