Notable People
- Henry Welles was a Waterloo pharmacist and civic leader who is widely recognized as one of the founders of Memorial Day through his role in organizing the community’s historic 1866 observance honoring fallen Civil War soldiers.
- Nick Serafino earned recognition as a professional golfer whose career brought national attention to Waterloo and the Finger Lakes region through competitive tournament play.
- Mike "Magic Shoes" McLaughlin gained national recognition as a NASCAR Busch Series driver and one of the Northeast's most respected short-track racers.
- Tom Coughlin was born in Waterloo and went on to become one of the most accomplished coaches in professional football history, leading the New York Giants to victories in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI.
