History
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Farmersville, NY is a rural farming community in the heart of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County. The area was first settled around 1805, but no permanent settlement was made until around 1817. Farmersville became a town in 1821 from part of the “Town of Ischua” (now Franklinville). There are two historical books available that discuss the history of Farmersville, NY, which can be obtained upon request from the town historian at a cost of $25.00 each.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.0 square miles (124.2 km2), of which 47.8 square miles (123.9 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), or 0.29%, is water. Farmersville is located in northeastern Cattaraugus County. The eastern town line is the border of Allegany County. New York State Route 16, New York State Route 98, and New York State Route 243 pass through the town.
Adjacent Towns and Areas
Farmersville is south of the town of Freedom and north of the towns of Lyndon and Franklinville. The east town line is shared with the town of Rushford in Allegany County. To the west is the town of Machias.
Quick Links
2025 Final Assessment Roll
Farmersville Sequicentennial Book 1821-1971
Farmersville 175th Anniversary History Book Update 1821-1996
Cattaraugus County Comprehensive Plan
Cattaraugus County Website
New York State
Alle-Catt Wind Farm
New York Pistol Permit Information
2-3-2023: Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centerville, Farmersville, Freedom, and Rushford.
Farmersville Sequicentennial Book 1821-1971
Farmersville 175th Anniversary History Book Update 1821-1996
Cattaraugus County Comprehensive Plan
Cattaraugus County Website
New York State
Alle-Catt Wind Farm
New York Pistol Permit Information
2-3-2023: Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centerville, Farmersville, Freedom, and Rushford.
Supervisor's Notes:
** DEC ISCHUA CREEK UPDATE:
September 13, 2025 : Statement From NYSDEC Commissioner Amanda Left on on DEC's Investigation to Ischua Creek
DEC takes seriously our responsibility to protect water and air quality and to ensure the environment and public are fully protected. Following the devastating water quality and habitat impacts to Ischua Creek in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, DEC took immediate action to address water quality violations and deployed dozens of our experts in water, wildlife, incident management, and enforcement.
The findings of DEC’s investigation to date indicates that discharges from the Great Lakes Cheese’s operations are the primary cause of the August 2025 fish and wildlife die-off.
DEC is continuing its comprehensive investigation into water quality and wildlife impacts to Ischua Creek. We are using every enforcement tool at our disposal to address all violations at Great Lakes Cheese to ensure the protection of the air, land, and water in this community.
DEC is evaluating all enforcement tools at our disposal regarding this incident and outstanding violations and will pursue any natural resource damages as appropriate to ensure the restoration of the impacted section of Ischua Creek.
Pam Tilton
Supervisor
Have some great ideas or input, Please let us know.
** DEC ISCHUA CREEK UPDATE:
September 13, 2025 : Statement From NYSDEC Commissioner Amanda Left on on DEC's Investigation to Ischua Creek
DEC takes seriously our responsibility to protect water and air quality and to ensure the environment and public are fully protected. Following the devastating water quality and habitat impacts to Ischua Creek in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, DEC took immediate action to address water quality violations and deployed dozens of our experts in water, wildlife, incident management, and enforcement.
The findings of DEC’s investigation to date indicates that discharges from the Great Lakes Cheese’s operations are the primary cause of the August 2025 fish and wildlife die-off.
DEC is continuing its comprehensive investigation into water quality and wildlife impacts to Ischua Creek. We are using every enforcement tool at our disposal to address all violations at Great Lakes Cheese to ensure the protection of the air, land, and water in this community.
DEC is evaluating all enforcement tools at our disposal regarding this incident and outstanding violations and will pursue any natural resource damages as appropriate to ensure the restoration of the impacted section of Ischua Creek.
Pam Tilton
Supervisor
Have some great ideas or input, Please let us know.
Keeping you Informed:
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- AGENDA
- Town of Farmersville
- BOARD MEETING
- 2nd Wednesdays 2025
1) CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
2) ROLL CALL
3) APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MONTHS MINUTES (M)
4)APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS (M)
5) APPROVAL OF DEPARTMETNS HEAD REPORTS
- SUPERVISORS REPORT
- HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT (M)
- TOWN CLERK (M)
- CODE ENFORMENT OFFICER (M)
- JUSTICES
- HISTORIAN
- DOG CONTROL
- COMMITTEE REPORTS
- HIGHWAY / BUILDING
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNITY OUTREACH (1ST)
- BEUTIFICATION / RECREATION (4TH)
- OLDER / WISER (3RD)
- FUTURE FRONT (3RD)
7) NEW BUSINESS
8) PUBLIC COMMENT (LIMITED TO 3 MINITES/SEAKER)
ADJOURNMENT (M)
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