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-- 1813 -- The east end of Baker Street Extension in West Ellicott was surveyed, an important step in the area's development.
-- 1845 -- The Congregational Church in Sinclairville was dedicated, becoming a central place of worship and community for the town.
-- 1861 -- In one of Jamestown's earliest baseball games, the local team lost to Titusville at "A&E Junction," when baseball was still in its infancy.
-- 1874 -- The steamboat P.J. Hannour burned at Jamestown, a significant loss during the height of steamboat transportation.
-- 1901 -- The Busti Grange was organized, adding another chapter to the county's strong agricultural heritage.
-- 1909 -- The Gurney Ball Bearing Company was established in Jamestown, contributing to the region's industrial growth.
-- 1920 -- In a tragic and gruesome event, Jamestown cab driver George Klinger was murdered in Busti, his body hidden in a straw stack and set on fire.
-- 1955 -- Work began on the Jamestown Ski Slope in Frewsburg, a new recreational opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts in the area.
-- 1987 -- The first I Love New York balloon rally was held in Mayville, becoming a beloved tradition that continues to delight locals and visitors alike.
-- 1998 -- An earthquake with an epicenter in Sharon, Pennsylvania, struck at 3:35 PM, and was felt throughout Chautauqua County, reminding residents of the occasional power of nature.