History of Jay, New York, USA

1854 - Jay
Jay, a post-township in the N. part of Essex co., New York. Population, 2688.

Jay, a post-village in the above township, on the East branch of Au Sable river, about 145 miles N. from Albany. It has 2 or 3 churches, and perhaps 500 inhabitants.
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.

1885 - Jay
JAY was separated from the original town of Wilisborough January 16th, 1798, and received its name from Governor John Jay. At first it embraced, besides its present territory, parts of Keene, Wilmington, and Elizabethtown. The following is the notice of application by the inhabitants of Jay (or Mallory's Bush, as it was then called) to be set off in a town by themselves

"Notice is hereby given that the inhabitants of Mallory's Bush, in the Town of Wilisborough, northwest district, have called a meeting and unanimously agreed to make application to the Town of Willsborough to be set off and to be incorporated into a town by themselves, and have chosen John Cochran, jr., to attend the annnal meeting, Wilisborough, to do said business of the application. The boundaries of said Town so to be set off are as follows: Beginning where the military line intercepts the south of Wilisborough, then north to the 12 mile tree, then north 45 degrees east to the south line of Perue, then west to... Read MORE...

1895 - Jay
Jay, a post-village of Essex co., N.Y., in Jay town ship, about 28 miles S.S.W. of Plattsburg. It has about 50 houses and several mills. The township is drained by the Au Sable River, and comprises several high peaks of the Adirondack and Au Sable Mountains. It affords much iron ore. Pop. of the township, 2459.
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

1916
Jay, a post-village of Essex co., N.Y., in Jay township (town), 28 miles SSW. of Plattsburg. The town is drained by the Ausable River and comprises several high peaks of the Adirondack and Ausable mountains. It affords much iron-ore. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1744; of the village, about 450.
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 Jay, New York:
Whiteface Mountain: This is a must-visit for outdoor enthusiasts. Whiteface Mountain offers both summer and winter activities. In the winter, you can go skiing or snowboarding on its world-class slopes. In the summer, the gondola ride to the summit provides stunning views of the surrounding area, and you can also enjoy mountain biking and hiking trails.

Wilmington Flume: Located just a short drive from Jay, this natural attraction is a fantastic spot for a scenic hike. The trail takes you through a narrow gorge with waterfalls, and there are informative signs along the way to learn about the geology of the area.

AuSable River: The AuSable River runs through Jay and offers excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and tubing. It's a peaceful place to spend a sunny day on the water.

Hiking: The Adirondacks are a hiker's paradise, and Jay is no exception. You can explore numerous hiking trails that cater to different skill levels. Some popular options include the Jay... Read MORE...