History of Deposit, New York, USA

1854 - Deposit
Deposit, a thriving post-village of Delaware county, New York, on the Coquago river, where it is crossed by the New York and Erie railroad, 177 miles from New York city. There are extensive tanneries in the vicinity. Population, about 1400. It contains several churches and good hotels, and freight houses of the railroad company.
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 - Deposit
Deposit, a post-village of Broome and Delaware cos., N.Y., is on the West Branch of the Delaware River, and on the Erie Railroad, 38 miles E. by S. from Binghamton, and 177 miles N.W. of New York. It contains 6 churches, a national bank, 2 newspaper offices, a graded school, granite and marble-works, iron-works, and manufactures of iron hay-sheds, hair-restorer, &c. Pop, in 1890, 1879.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1903 - FIRE DID $50,000 DAMAGE. HOTEL, OPERA HOUSE, AND OTHER STRUCTURES BURNED IN DEPOSIT, N. Y.
Special to The New York Times.
Deposit, N. Y., March 14. - A disastrous fire started in the Oquaga House here at 4:20 o'clock this morning and destroyed property to the value of $50,000. The first to go was the hotel itself. Then the flames communicated to the Stone Opera House, which adjoins it, and to the buildings occupied by BECK'S cigar factory and the Central House, another big hotel.

The VAIL residence, east of the Oquaga House, was damaged and A. G. LOOMIS'S livery stables were on fire several times, MRS. JAMES THOMPSON, an invalid, who has been boarding at the hotel for years, and an aged couple were rescued by the firemen with much difficulty. CHARLES CURRIAN, the clerk, had a narrow escape. EDWARD REAGAN, a fireman on the Delaware Division of the Erie, jumped from a third-story window, but suffered no serious injury.

The Oquaga House was erected in 1850, and was well known by the traveling public.

The origin of the fire is unknown, and the loss is half covered by... Read MORE...

1916
Deposit, a banking post-village of Broome and Delaware cos., N.Y., is on the West Branch of the Delaware River and on the Erie R., 38 miles E. by S. of Binghamton. It has various manufactures. Pop. in 1900, 2051.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Deposit:
Catskill Mountains:

Explore the stunning Catskill Mountains, which are in close proximity to Deposit. Hiking, bird watching, and simply enjoying the breathtaking scenery are some of the activities you can indulge in.

Cannonsville Reservoir:

If you enjoy fishing, Cannonsville Reservoir is a great spot to try your luck. The reservoir is known for its diverse fish population, including trout and bass.

Oquaga Creek State Park:

Head to Oquaga Creek State Park for a day of outdoor fun. You can enjoy activities like hiking, picnicking, and even try your hand at paddle boating on the park's scenic lake.

Deposit Lumberjack Festival:

Check if the Deposit Lumberjack Festival is happening when you're in town. It's a unique and entertaining event featuring lumberjack competitions, live music, and delicious local food.

Fishing on the Delaware River:

The Delaware River, which flows near Deposit, is renowned for its excellent fishing opportunities. Whether you're into fly... Read MORE...