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History of Cattaraugus, (Cattaraugus County) New YorkOur database does not include an historic photo for Cattaraugus, (Cattaraugus County) New York, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: CATTARAUGUS, a county in the W. S. W. part of New York, bordering on Pennsylvania, has an area of about 1250 square miles. It is partly bounded on the N. by Cattaraugus creek, and is drained by the Alleghany river, Ischua creek, and other smaller streams, which supply motive-power to numerous grist and saw mills. The surface is generally but moderately uneven, although there are some considerable elevations. The soil is fertile and well adapted to both grain and grazing. Oats, potatoes, and grass are the staples. In 1850 this county produced 722,389 bushels of oats; 350,873 of potatoes; 79,526 1/2 tons of hay; 1,522,649 pounds of butter, and 1,382,963 of cheese. There were 15 flour and grist mills, 153 saw mills, 18 tanneries, 2 woollen factories, 4 iron foundries, and 4 carding and fulling mills. It contained 39 churches and 5 newspaper offices. There were 12,747 pupils attending public schools, and 262 attending academies or other schools. Bog-iron ore, sulphur, manganese, and salt springs are said to be found, and there are petroleum springs in the E. part of the county. The Alleghany river is navigable for steamboats to Olean in this county, which is also traversed by the New York and Erie railroad. Organized in 1808, having previously formed part of Genesee county. Capital, Ellicottville. Population, 38,950. |
New York Facts: Cattaraugus County Facts: Seat: Little ValleyEstablished: 1808 Formed from: Genesee Cattaraugus is situated 419 meters above sea level. |