History of Mexico, New York, USA

1854 - Mexico
Mexico, a post-township of Oswego co., New York, on Lake Ontario. Pop., 4221.

Mexico, a post-village in the above township, on Salmon creek, about 35 miles N. from Syracuse. It contains 3 or 4 churches, an academy, and several mills. Population, over 500.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1895 - Mexico
In a history of Oswego county, Mexico may be appropriately termed "the mother of towns." It is the oldest civil division in this county, and has the unique distinction of having been twice formed by legislative enactment. The act originally creating it from Whitestown, Herkimer county, was passed April 10, 1792, and provided as follows:

And be it further enacted that all that part of Whitestown, aforesaid, bounded on the east by the east boundaries of the Military Tract (so called), and a line drawn north from the mouth of Canaseraga Creek across Oneida Lake to Lake Ontario; south by Tioga county; west by the west bounds of the townships Homer, Tully, Marcellus, Camillus, Lysander, and Hannibal, of the said Military Tract, and north by Lake Ontario, be erected into a separate town by the name of Mexico.

The first town meeting "shall be held at the house of Benjamin Morehouse." Apparently this provision was not carried out.

The first Mexico, as thus constituted, comprised the... Read MORE...

1906
Mexico, a banking post-village in Mexico township (town), Oswego co., N.Y., on Salmon Creek and on the New York Central and Hudson River R., 16 miles E. of Oswego. It has manufactures of flour, sash and blinds, and has a' canning-factory. Pop. in 1900, 1249 ; of the town, 3091.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

Mexico, New York, may not be as bustling as its namesake country, but it's still got its own charm and a bunch of things to do. Here's a list to get you started:
MEXICO POINT PARK:

Kick things off with a visit to Mexico Point Park. It's a peaceful spot right on the shore of Lake Ontario. You can take a leisurely stroll, have a picnic, or just soak in the scenic views.

MEXICO VILLAGE SQUARE:

Explore the heart of Mexico at the Village Square. You'll find local shops, maybe a café or two, and a chance to get a feel for the community.

MEXICO MEMORIAL DAY PARADE:

If you're lucky enough to be in town during Memorial Day, don't miss the parade. It's a community event that captures the small-town spirit.

LAKE ONTARIO WINE TRAIL:

Head out on the Lake Ontario Wine Trail. It's not Napa, but you'll find some quaint wineries producing some surprisingly good wines.

MEXICO POINT LIGHTHOUSE:

Check out the Mexico Point Lighthouse. It's got a bit of history and offers great views of Lake Ontario. A good spot for some photos.

SNOWMOBILING IN WINTER:

If you find yourself in Mexico during winter, try your hand at snowmobiling. The... Read MORE...