Waverly Historic District, Historic district in Columbia, United States.

Waverly Historic District is Columbia's first suburban development, with 132 contributing buildings erected between about 1898 and 1925. The streets hold examples of Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical, shotgun, American Foursquare and Craftsman/Bungalow architecture, and the neighborhood changed over time from a predominantly white community into one of African-American artisans, professionals and social reformers.

Waverly was laid out as Columbia's first suburban development, and its 132 contributing buildings were erected between about 1898 and 1925. The neighborhood shifted from a predominantly white community to one of African-American artisans, professionals and social reformers. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and joined the National Park Service African American Civil Rights Network in February 2021.

Waverly grew from a predominantly white suburb into a community of African-American artisans, professionals and social reformers. Its streets hold Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical, shotgun, American Foursquare and Craftsman/Bungalow buildings. Ruth's Beauty Parlor occupied a circa 1910 Sears house, model No. 118, ordered by Ruth's father, Nathanial H. Collins.

The district is centrally located and offers easy access to government buildings, schools, and shops throughout the area. Visitors can walk the streets to view the buildings and explore the mix of homes and shops from the sidewalk.

Ruth's Beauty Parlor occupied a circa 1910 Sears house, model No. 118, ordered by Ruth's father, Nathanial H. Collins. The building is individually listed on the National Register within the Waverly Protection Area.