Communities
Esperance
Town
Esperance is a town in Schoharie County, New York, USA. The town was given the name of the principal village, which was named for "hope" in French.
Fonda
Village
The village is situated at the former Mohawk village of "Caughnawaga." The village Fonda is named after the Fonda family when they settled in New Netherland in the seventeenth century. The European settler village was founded in 1751 at the site of Caughnawaga.
Fort Plain
Village
The village is in a region where a branch of the Mohawk had four major villages. In 1738, the governor of New York built a stone house for the use of his sons. Other early settlers included Palatinate Germans. The village is built at the foot of the hill where the fort once stood. It was a Revolutionary War fort.
Frankfort
Town
The Town of Frankfort is located in the southern section of Herkimer County. The land on which the present village stands was once the land of the Mohawk Indian Tribe. The land was bought by the Dutch who established patents encompassing a large area in the Town of Frankfort.
Hamilton
Village
Founded in 1795 and first known as Payne's settlement, the Village of Hamilton celebrated its bicentennial in 1995. It is located in the Town of Hamilton and is home to Colgate University.
Herkimer County
A region rich in history and tradition located at the foothills of the Adirondacks. Family oriented communities and four seasons of recreation. A diamond in the rough that provides economic development as well as a great quality of life.
Ilion
Village
The area where Ilion is located was first settled by Palatine Germans under the Burnetsfield Patent around 1725. Settlers first established residencies along Steeles Creek, which flows through the current village into the Mohawk River. Many mills were set up along the creek. After the American Revolution, a small community was set up in the area named New London. This area of the village still has buildings which use the name London.
LaFayette
Town
The town is named after LaFayette, a national hero of both France and the United States. The town is within the former Central New York Military Tract, but was partly in an area reserved for members of the Onondaga tribe. The first settler arrived around 1797. Land was purchased from the Onondagas in 1817 and resold to settlers.
Little Falls
City
Little Falls is nestled in a deep gorge of the Mohawk River Valley. From various vantage points, the view is compelling, if not breathtaking; the coloration in the fall being striking. The earliest settlers of the area who appeared in the first decades of the 18th century, were involved in river trade and the commerce associated with the portage or carry, around the rapids.
Madison
Town
Founded in 1807, Madison is named for President James Madison and is best known for the Madison Wind Farm, built in 2000. The tiny hamlet Bouckville on Route 20 claims to have the largest antiques show around, with about 1,000 vendors gathering there in August.
Middleburgh
Village
Nestled at the corner of New York State Routes 145 and 30, Middleburgh is the quaint home to many historic places of interest, local attractions, specialty shops and restaurants. Also hiking, hunting, fishing, kayaking are among the many activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit us and experience history!
Mohawk
Village
Mohawk was originally settled by Palatine Germans after 1722. In 1725, the Queen of England and Governor Burnet granted Mohawk to the Palatine Germans in what was known as the Burnetsfield Patent. George Washington was known to stop in Mohawk to have lunch at the Shoemaker Tavern on his way to and from Fort Stanwix in Rome, NY. Mohawk became known as Bennetts Corners after a hotel stand that was located here in 1826. In 1838, the village officially became known as Mohawk.
Morrisville
Village
Incorporated in 1848, Morrisville is home to Madison Hall and Morrisville State College. Madison Hall is on Route 20, in the center of the village, on the edge of the college campus.
Nelson
Town
The Town of Nelson is in CNY, a residential community of about 1990 inhabitants (est. census in 2005) Located in the western portion of Madison County, NY. The small town atmosphere, lakes and shops within the hamlet and surrounding area, make Nelson a great place to visit or reside. We're nestled on Route 20 in the valley between the Villages of Cazenovia and Morrisville. Our scenic vista, colleges, restaurants,antiques, horse and farm country are major reasons why people visit here.
Norwich
City
The City of Norwich New York is the county seat for Chenango County, New York. A thriving community of more than 7,000 citizens, the City has long been the home of industry and commerce, including such world giants as Procter & Gamble. Industry and artisans alike have made Norwich their home.
Oneida
City
The City of Oneida, NY, is located in Madison County, halfway between Syracuse to its west and Utica to its east, with beautiful Oneida Lake just 5 miles north. Oneida is a unique community with tree lined streets, sprawling parks and playgrounds, and convenient shopping.