History of Sinclairville, New York, USA

The village was founded in 1809 after the American Revolutionary War by Major Samuel Sinclear as "Sinclearville".

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1854 - Sinclairsville
Sinclairsville, a village of Chautauque co., N. Y., about 50 miles S. W. from Buffalo.
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 Sinclairville was incorporated in 1887. Sinclairville calls itself "The Heart of Chautauqua County".

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1895 - Sinclairville
Sin’clairville, a post-village in Charlotte township, Chautauqua co., N.Y., on the Dunkirk, Alleghany Valley & Pittsburg Railroad, 22 miles S. by E. of Dunkirk. It has 4 churches, 2 grist-mills, 2 tanneries, a cheese-factory, 2 carriage-shops, a graded school, a manufactory of farming-implements, and a printing-office. Pop. about 700.
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

1897 - Sinclairville murder
Axel Lawson, a man of Swedish birth, approximately 30 years old was a well known peddler. He had boarded with a farmer, Grant Edson, who lived on Ellington Road approximately two and a half miles east of Sinclairville. Lawson bought produce from area farmers and sold it in Jamestown. He was known for making several trips a week to Jamestown. Axel Lawson was in Jamestown all day on Tuesday May 26, 1897. It was rumored he wanted to buy property in the Sinclairville area and went to Jamestown to withdrawal money from a bank for that purpose. Lawson left Jamestown at 10:30 PM. It was the last time anyone saw him alive. Those who know Axel Lawson said he would not have reached Sinclairville until 1 o'clock in the morning.

Grant Edson gave this account of the morning's events to a reporter for the Jamestown Evening Journal:

Lawson was a dealer in farm produce and made frequent trips between Sinclairville and Jamestown. He was at Jamestown yesterday. This morning at 5 o'clock, just... Read MORE...

Here are some of the best places to go and things to do in Sinclairville and its surrounding areas:
Cassadaga Lake: Sinclairville is situated near Cassadaga Lake, which is a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts. You can go fishing, boating, or simply enjoy a leisurely walk along the shoreline. The lake is particularly beautiful during the fall when the foliage is at its peak.

Sunset Bay Beach: Located a short drive away from Sinclairville, Sunset Bay Beach is a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing during the summer months. It's a great place to relax and soak up the sun with your family.

Chautauqua Institution: Just a bit further north, you'll find the Chautauqua Institution, a cultural and educational center that hosts concerts, lectures, and performances during the summer season. It's a lovely place to explore and attend events.

Chautauqua Lake: Sinclairville is also close to Chautauqua Lake, a large and beautiful lake that offers various water activities, including boating, jet skiing, and paddleboarding. There are also plenty of spots along the shore where you can... Read MORE...