History of Floyd, New York, USA

From about 1825 until late 1880's, little English was spoken in this “village", which at the time had its own store, 3 churches, post office, blacksmiths, saw mills, feed mill, an industrious tannery and, in 1905 even their own telephone company.

Floyd, a post-township of Oneida county, New York, 6 miles E. from Rome. Pop., 1495.

FLOYD, named in honor of Gen. Wm. Floyd, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, was formed from Steuben, March 4, 1796. It lies in the interior of the County, east of the center. Its surface is rolling, rising gradually towards the north border, where it attains an elevation of 200 to 300 feet above the valley of the Mohawk. Nine Mile Creek flows through the south-east part. This creek was called by the Indians Te-ya-nun-sak, meaning "a beech tree standing." The soil is good and well adapted to grain and grass.

Floyd Corners, (Floyd p. o.) in the southern part of the town, contains a church, a school, a hotel, two stores, a pump manufactory and about twenty houses.

The first settlement was made about the year 1790, by Capt. Benjamin Pike. Soon after, Stephen Moulton, Jr., William and Nathaniel Allen, and James Chase arrived. Other early settlers were Elisha Lake, Mr. Howard, Hope Smith, David Bryan, Samuel Denison, James Bartlett, Jarvis Pike, Capt. Nathan...

Floyd, or Floyd Corners, a post-hamlet of Oneida co., N.Y., in Floyd township, about 10 miles N.W. of Utica. It has a church. Pop. 95. The township contains Camroden, and has 4 cheese-factories and a pop. of 1144.

1. Delta Lake State Park: Located just north of Floyd, Delta Lake State Park offers a beautiful natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts. You can go swimming, hiking, picnicking, or even rent a kayak or canoe to paddle around the lake. The park is especially lovely in the fall when the foliage turns vibrant shades of red and gold.

2. Erie Canal Village: This living history museum in nearby Rome, New York, is a great place to learn about the history of the Erie Canal, which played a significant role in the development of upstate New York. You can explore historic buildings, take a canal boat ride, and gain insight into life during the canal era.

3. Adirondack Scenic Railroad: If you're a train enthusiast or simply want to enjoy a scenic ride through the countryside, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad offers excursions that pass through the Adirondack Mountains and the surrounding area. It's a relaxing way to take in the beauty of the region.

4. Fort Stanwix National Monument:...