History of Oneida, New York, USA

The Village of Oneida was incorporated on June 20, 1848 as part of the larger Town of Lenox

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1868 - A farmer in Oneida, N. Y., raised seven thousand quarts of strawberries on a single acre this year.

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 15, 1868

1895 - Oneida
Oneida, a post-village in Lenox township, Madison co., N.Y., on the W. bank of Oneida Creek, and on the New York Central Railroad where it crosses the New York & Oswego Midland Railroad, 2 miles S. of the Erie Canal, 26 miles E. of Syracuse, 27 miles W. of Utica, and 58 miles S.E. of Oswego. It contains 5 churches, 2 fine public halls, a national bank, a state bank, a savings-bank, several flouring-mills and breweries, a steam knitting-mill, a planing mill, a foundry, manufactures of steam-engines and carriages, and printing-offices which issue 2 weekly newspapers. The streets are lighted with gas. Large quantities of hops and dairy-products are produced in the vicinity and exported from this place. Pop. in 1890, 6083.
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

1896 - Oneida is incorporated as a town
The Village of Oneida was incorporated on June 20, 1848 as part of the larger Town of Lenox to its west, but years of friction among the different sections of town spurred this village to establish itself independently as the new Town of Oneida in 1896.
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March 28, 1901 - Oneida is incorporated as a city

1901 - Bicycle Accident.
ONEIDA, June 15. - Miss Bertha Smith, a daughter of Mrs. Perry Smith of Oneida Castle, was seriously injured in a bicycle accident last night. Miss Smith is employed at Kenwood. She was coming home on her wheel, which in some manner became unmanageable and threw her to the ground. She struck against a tree and as she lay on the path was run over by another girl rider following. For about three hours she remained unconscious and it is feared that serious internal injuries were received. Dr. S. J. Wilson attended her. She passed a comparatively good night but was considered worse this morning. No bones were broken.
Post Standard
Syracuse, New York
June 16, 1901

1906
Oneida, a post-village of Madison co., N.Y., on the W. bank of Oneida Creek and on the New York Central and Hudson River and other railroads, 26 miles E. of Syracuse. It has flouring-, knitting- and planing-mills, and manufactures of steam-engines, toilers, steel-pulleys, carriages, chucks, cigars, and caskets. Large quantities of hops and dairy-products are produced in the vicinity and exported from this place. Oneida was formerly noted as the seat of a communistic association, called the Oneida Community (located about 2 miles from the village). This society was converted in 1881 into a joint-stock industrial company. Pop. in 1900, 6364.
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 activities to check out in and around Oneida:
Oneida Community Mansion House:

Start your journey by exploring the historical Oneida Community Mansion House. Learn about the fascinating history of the Oneida Community, a 19th-century utopian commune.

Oneida Community Golf Club:

If you're a golf enthusiast, head over to the Oneida Community Golf Club. Enjoy a round of golf amidst picturesque surroundings.

Oneida Community Mansion House Gardens:

Take a stroll through the beautiful gardens surrounding the Mansion House. It's a great place for a leisurely walk or a peaceful afternoon picnic.

Durant Park:

Spend some time outdoors at Durant Park. It's a lovely spot for family picnics, with playgrounds for the kids and open spaces for relaxation.

Madison County Historical Society:

Delve deeper into the local history at the Madison County Historical Society. Explore exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of the region.

Oneida Community Mansion House Walking Tour:

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