History of Potter, New York, USA

Potter, a post-township in the N. part of Yates co., New York. Population, 2194.

Along the several divisions of Yates County, the town of Potter occupies a position on the northern boundary, abutting Ontario County. Its western boundary is Middlesex, its parent township; on the south is Jerusalem, and on the east Benton. According to the original survey, the greater part of the territory now of Potter was included by township eight, second range, but this was before the town had acquired either name or organization.

In the organization of the towns of old Ontario County, the territory now of Potter, together with Middlesex and other territory, was organized into the jurisdictional district of Augusta, but the name was afterward changed to Middlesex, and so continued until Potter was organized within its substantially present boundary, and given a name as one of the towns of Yates County. This was done April 26, 1832. But instead of including the exact area of township eight, second range, in the town of Potter, for the convenience of inhabitants residing on the ...

Potter, or Potter Centre, a post-hamlet in Potter township, Yates co., N.Y., on Flint Creek, about 40 miles S.S.E. of Rochester, and 16 miles S.W. of Geneva. It has 2 churches, Here is Potter Post-Office. The township contains the greater part of Rushville, and a pop. of 1918.

Potter, a post-village in Potter township (town), Yates co., N.Y., on Flint Creek, about 40 miles SSE. of Rochester. The town contains the greater part of Rushville. Pop. in 1900, 1520 ; of the village, about 125.

Potter Historical Society:

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Potter Nature Trail:

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