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Arkwright — Est. 1849
February 5, 2010 The town of Arkwright sits atop rolling hills that provide a wide vista of rural landscapes and unbroken views of Lake Erie. more »»
Brocton — Est. 1867
February 5, 2010 The village of Brocton is well known for its historic double green metal arches that span the village’s four corners. more »»
Busti — Est. 1823
February 5, 2010 The town of Busti was organized from Ellicott and Harmony, April 16, 1823, and named for Paul Busti, general agent of the Holland Land Company. more »»
Carroll — Est. 1825
February 5, 2010 Carroll, located in the extreme southeast part of Chautauqua County, was incorporated in 1825 from the town of Ellicott, and was named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrolton, a signer of the... more »»
Charlotte — Est. 1809
February 5, 2010 The origins of the town of Charlotte go back to 1809 when the first settlement was established on a northwestern tract of the town by John and Daniel Pickett, Arva O. more »»
Chautauqua/Mayville — Est. 1804
February 5, 2010 The town of Chautauqua was created on April 11, 1804, after William Peacock was sent to survey the area by the Holland Land Company. Dr. more »»
Cherry Creek — Est. 1829
February 5, 2010 The town of Cherry Creek, situated in the northern and eastern part of the county, was set off from the town of Ellington on May 4, 1829. When Joshua Bentley Jr. more »»
Clymer — Est. 1829
February 5, 2010 The Town of Clymer was established in 1829 from a division of the Town of Chautauqua. The town is named after George Clymer, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. more »»
Dunkirk — Est. 1805
February 5, 2010 The city of Dunkirk was incorporated as a city in 1880, after being settled around 1805 and incorporated as a village in 1837 in the town of Pomfret, until 1859 when a separate town of Dunkirk was... more »»
Ellery/Bemus Point — Est. 1808
February 5, 2010 For about 12 miles of its length, the eastern shore of Chautauqua Lake forms the southwester boundary of Ellery. more »»
Ellicott — Est. 1812
February 5, 2010 Ellicott, formed from Pomfret on June 1, 1812, received its name in compliment to Joseph Ellicott, who was connected with the Holland Land Company. more »» 
Ellington — Est. 1814
February 5, 2010 The town of Ellington is a 22,000-acre tract on the eastern border of Chautauqua County that was formed after separating from the town of Gerry in 1824. It is originally named for Ellington, . more »»
Falconer — Est. 1840
February 5, 2010 Falconer is an incorporated village within Ellicott, located on level ground, surrounded by farming country. more »»
Forestville — Est. 1808
February 5, 2010 In 1808, Jehiel Moore founded Walnut Falls and built a cabin and saw mill on Walnut Creek near the falls. In 1809 he brought his family and erected a grist mill near the saw mill. more »»
Fredonia — Est. 1804
February 5, 2010 Fredonia was first settled in 1804. In 1821, William Hart dug the first successful gas well in what is now the village of Fredonia. more »» 
French Creek — Est. 1804
February 5, 2010 The Town of French Creek covers an area of 21,832 acres, was formed from Clymer on April 23, 1829. more »» 
Gerry — Est. 1812
February 5, 2010 Gerry was formed from Pomfret on June 1, 1812, and was named after Elbridge Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a vice president. more »» 
Hanover — Est. 1812
February 5, 2010 The area of present-day Hanover supported a large Native American settlement — concentrated around Cattaraugus, Silver and Walnut creeks — long before the township actually came into existence. more »» |
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