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
2024 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:
* Much needed new floors were installed in the Town Hall. If you haven't seen them, they look pretty cool!
* Stay Tuned: The town Hall is getting a facelift on the outside! (ARPA Funds)
* Working with the IDA and Alle-Catt to get the Best Deal for our town on a Pilot Agreement for the Windmills.
* Forming Committees:
1) Highway / Building : Dale Scurr and Tom Callahan
2) Beautification / Recreation : Renee Kamrowski, Pam Tilton, Diane Nichols. Meeting: 4th Wed. every month (6pm) Town Hall
3) Economical Development / Community Outreach Team: Donna Vickman, Pam Tilton. Meeting: 1st Wed. every month (6pm) Town Hall
4) Older and Wiser (60 +) : Bridgett Holmes, Diane Nichols
5) Starting out and on their way (12 and -): pam Tilton, Beth and Mario Masic 3rd Wed. of every month (6pm) Town Hall
Up and running.. Stay tuned. We will have a page for them soon.. And if your interested in joining any of them, Please do! - many hands make light work. many Brains have different & Great idea's.. Thank you for those of you who have already joined in! We look forward to working with those of you who are joining in the future! :)
. . . . . . Pam Tilton
Have some great ideas or input, Please let us know.
* Much needed new floors were installed in the Town Hall. If you haven't seen them, they look pretty cool!
* Stay Tuned: The town Hall is getting a facelift on the outside! (ARPA Funds)
* Working with the IDA and Alle-Catt to get the Best Deal for our town on a Pilot Agreement for the Windmills.
* Forming Committees:
1) Highway / Building : Dale Scurr and Tom Callahan
2) Beautification / Recreation : Renee Kamrowski, Pam Tilton, Diane Nichols. Meeting: 4th Wed. every month (6pm) Town Hall
3) Economical Development / Community Outreach Team: Donna Vickman, Pam Tilton. Meeting: 1st Wed. every month (6pm) Town Hall
4) Older and Wiser (60 +) : Bridgett Holmes, Diane Nichols
5) Starting out and on their way (12 and -): pam Tilton, Beth and Mario Masic 3rd Wed. of every month (6pm) Town Hall
Up and running.. Stay tuned. We will have a page for them soon.. And if your interested in joining any of them, Please do! - many hands make light work. many Brains have different & Great idea's.. Thank you for those of you who have already joined in! We look forward to working with those of you who are joining in the future! :)
. . . . . . Pam Tilton
Have some great ideas or input, Please let us know.
