Community Directory
Cassadaga
January 22, 2009
According to local history, Cassadaga’s name comes from a Native American word meaning ’’under the rocks. » Full Story
Celoron
January 22, 2009
Celoron, an incorporated village in Ellicott, was once best known for the Celoron Amusement Company and its status as a lake landing for steamships. » Full Story
Charlotte — Est. 1809
January 22, 2009
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. » Full Story
Chautauqua/Mayville — Est. 1804
January 22, 2009
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. » Full Story
Cherry Creek — Est. 1829
January 22, 2009
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. » Full Story
Clymer — Est. 1829
January 22, 2009
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. » Full Story
Dunkirk — Est. 1805
January 22, 2009
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... » Full Story
Ellery/Bemus Point — Est. 1808
January 22, 2009
For about 12 miles of its length, the eastern shore of Chautauqua Lake forms the southwester boundary of Ellery. » Full Story
Ellicott — Est. 1812
January 22, 2009
Ellicott, formed from Pomfret on June 1, 1812, received its name in compliment to Joseph Ellicott, who was connected with the Holland Land Company. » Full Story
Ellington — Est. 1814
January 22, 2009
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, Conn. » Full Story