Wayland was incorporated in 1877. The village grew after it was selected as a station on the Erie Railroad.

East Bethany: Bethany was set off from the Town of Batavia on June 8, 1812. The first town meeting was held on April 8, 1813 consisting of members of several small communities including Bethany Center, East Bethany, West Bethany, Little Canada, Linden and Putnam Settlement.