History of Floyd, New York, USA

The area was first settled around 1790. The Town of Floyd was founded in 1796 from the Town of Steuben. William Floyd, for whom the town is named, became a resident of Oneida County in 1794.

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1825 - Floyd was comprised of mostly Welsh immigrants.
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.
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1854 - Floyd
Floyd, a post-township of Oneida county, New York, 6 miles E. from Rome. Pop., 1495.
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 - Floyd
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... Read MORE...

The population of Floyd was 1,227 in 1865

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1895 - Floyd / Floyd Corners
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.
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

The population of Floyd was 663 in 1920

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Here's a list of things to do and places to visit in the Floyd area:
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:... Read MORE...