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County history this week

June 20

— 1889 – A steamboat route began service along Cassadaga Creek, connecting Ross Mills and Red Bird Corners.

— 1969 – A tornado damaged Celoron Park.

— 2000 – A steamboat rally was launched on Chautauqua Lake.

June 21

— 1826 – The first issue of the Jamestown Journal was published.

— 1862 – Evergreen Cemetery in Sinclairville was organized.

— 1873 – A decision was made to relocate the Chautauqua County Fair to new grounds at Marvin Park, near today’s Chadakoin Park.

1924 – A severe storm isolated Jamestown from surrounding areas.

1969 – Train traffic ceased on the historic Kinzua Bridge near Kane, PA.

1985 – An excursion train, the last passenger train to Jamestown, rolled into town.

1996 – A silo collapsed at the Mee Brothers Farm near Falconer at 6:15 PM.

2002 – The final day of classes was held at Celoron and Lakewood schools.

2010 – The Lake County Dairy stores were sold.

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