History of Hamburg, New York, USA

John Cummings was the first landowner in Hamburg (1803) and by 1806 he had built the first grist mill south of Buffalo.

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The first post office in the Hamburg area was called Barkerville, after Zenas Barker, Postmaster (1805).

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By an act of the State Legislature on March 20, 1812, the Town of Hamburg was created.

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1854 - Hamburg
Hamburg, a post-township of Erie co., New York, on Lake Erie, 8 miles S. from Buffalo. Population, 6219.
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.

The Village of Hamburg was incorporated in 1874.

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1895 - Hamburg
Hamburg, a post-village of Erie co., N.Y., in Hamburg township, on the Buffalo & Jamestown Railroad, with a station also on the Lake Shore Railroad, 10 miles S. of Buffalo, and nearly 1 mile from Lake Erie. It contains the Hamburg Union School and Academy, 5 churches, a newspaper office, a tannery, and a flour-mill. Pop, about 800; of the township, 3096.
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
Hamburg, a banking post-village of Erie co., N.Y., in Hamburg township (town); on the Erie R., 12 miles S. of Buffalo. It has manufactures of canned goods, cigars, horse- collars, etc. Pop. in 1900, 1683 ; of the town, 4673.
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 Hamburg, New York:
Woodlawn Beach State Park: This beautiful beachfront park on Lake Erie offers swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, and hiking. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the scenic views.

Hamburg Town Beach: Another spot for beach enthusiasts, this town beach offers a more laid-back and local experience. It's a lovely place to spend a summer day.

Erie County Fair: If you're in Hamburg during August, don't miss the Erie County Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the United States. It features rides, games, agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, and a wide range of delicious fair food.

Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds: If you're feeling lucky, head to this gaming facility at the Erie County Fairgrounds. You can try your hand at various slot machines and electronic table games.

Hamburg Farmers' Market: Held at the Hamburg Village Municipal Parking Lot, this market offers fresh produce, artisanal goods, and a variety of local products. It's a great place to support local... Read MORE...