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
2023 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.
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Much needed new floors installed in the Town Hall. If you haven't seen them, they look pretty cool! ... (submitted by Pam Tilton) |
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Result's from the Farmersville Primary June 27th, 2023
Keeping you Informed:
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There have been several questions about things printed in the local paper on the windmills coming to our town.
Please know that our 2019 Local law, page 10:12, states that the windmill's height can not exceed 600ft.
You can also look up the Application done by Alle-Catt on 2-3-2023, Item # 55, page 15: 3.1.1 which clearly states 591ft.,
(also look at item # 41, page 8: 22)
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Keeping you Informed:
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There have been several questions about things printed in the local paper on the windmills coming to our town.
Please know that our 2019 Local law, page 10:12, states that the windmill's height can not exceed 600ft.
You can also look up the Application done by Alle-Catt on 2-3-2023, Item # 55, page 15: 3.1.1 which clearly states 591ft.,
(also look at item # 41, page 8: 22)
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