History of Mooers, New York, USA

1836 - Mooers
Moores, named after General B. Mooers, taken from Champlain 20th March, 1804; distant N. from Albany 180, from Plattsburg, N. N. W. 18 miles; surface hilly and broken; the Chateaugua mountain in low ridges running across it; con tains, it is said, much land susceptible of cultivation, but, also much that is swampy; drained by the Chazy river on the E. and by English river on the N. Mooers, post village, on the Chazy river, 3 miles below the forks, has 1 Congregational church, I Methodist, and 1 Baptist, societies, which have not houses for worship; there are also 2 other Methodist, societies in the town; l. grist, 1 saw, mills, clothing works, 1 temperance public house, 2 stores and about 30 dwellings. The underlying rock of the town is granitic with small portions of lime stone. The inhabitants are remarkably temperate and industrious.

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1854 - Mooers
Mooers, a township on the N. border of Clinton co., New York. Population, 3366.

Mooers, a post-village in the above township, on the Northern or Ogdensburg rail road, where it is crossed by the Plattsburg and Montreal railroad, about 160 miles N. by E. from Albany.
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.

1862 - Mooers
MOOERS, named from Maj. Gen. Benj. Mooers, an early settler and prominent citizen of the county, was formed from Champlain, March 20, 1804. Ellenburgh was taken off in 1830. Its surface is generally level with a gentle northeasterly inclination. The principal. streams are Great Chazy and English Rivers. The surface is entirely underlaid by Potsdam Sandstone. and is covered with a light sandy soil. Along the north border are several small swamps. Upon the Canada line in the northwest corner, is a remarkable chasm in the rocks; called The Gulf; it is 16 rods wide and 300 feet deep. At its bottom is a pond of water said to be 150 feet deep. The walls are of sandstone and perpendicular. No existing agencies could have produced the chasm. The lumbering business is carried on in town to a large extent.

Centerville, (Mooers Forks, p. o.) upon the Chazy River, is a station of the O. R. R.

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1881 - January 31 - A Mother's Fatal Error.
ALTONA, N.Y., Jan. 31. - Mrs Barcomb, of Mooers, locked her four children, the eldest being but seven years of age, in the house on Friday evening, while she went to the store for kerosene. After making the purchase and staring for home she discovered that her house was on fire. Help was immediately summoned, but on opening the door the flames rushed out so that it was impossible to enter. The charred remains of the little ones were found in a heap, and in such a position that one might suppose that they had taken refuge under the bed. The cause of the fire is not known, but it is supposed to have been the explosion of a lamp.
Harrisburg Telegraph
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
January 31, 1881

1895 - Mooers
Mooers, moorz, a post-village of Clinton co., N.Y., in Mooers township, on the Chazy River, and on the Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad where it crosses the New York & Canada Railroad, 20 miles N. of Plattsburg, and 12 miles W. of Rouse's Point. It has 3 churches, a tannery, several mills for flour and lumber, and about 100 houses. Pop. of the township, 4543.
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

1906
Mooers, moorz, a post-village of Clinton co., N.Y., in Mooers township (town), on the Chazy River and on the Dela ware and Hudson and other railroads, 20 miles N. of Platts- burg. Pop. in 1900, 527 ; of the town, 3572.
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

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Mooers:
Mooers Free Library:

Start your visit with some local history at the Mooers Free Library. It's not just about books; it often hosts community events and has information about the town's past.

Chazy Reef:

Explore the Chazy Reef, a geological wonder, located not too far from Mooers. It's a great spot for nature lovers and those interested in unique rock formations.

Ellenburg Depot Town Park:

Enjoy some outdoor time at Ellenburg Depot Town Park. It's a peaceful place for a picnic or just to unwind. There might be community events happening, so check the local schedule.

Adirondack Coast Wine Trail:

If you're a fan of wine, take a short drive to the Adirondack Coast Wine Trail. You might discover some local wineries and enjoy tastings with a beautiful backdrop.

Local Farms:

Check out local farms in the area. Depending on the season, you might find apple picking, pumpkin patches, or other farm activities. It's a great way to experience rural life.

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