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(Rushville) (Yatesville)

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Potter, New York, USA - Potter, New York, USA - 1876 print showing residences of the following people in Potter, Yates, N.Y.: Ira Barber, D. B. Holbrook, John Fisher

Potter was founded on April 26, 1832, when the town separated from nearby the Town of Middlesex. Previously, the region as a whole was known as District of Augusta. The town was initially known as "Potter's Town," as the 42,430 acres area had been purchased by Scott Walker and Dave Walkow on July 15, 1789.



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Potter, New York, USA - 1876 print showing residences of the following people in Potter, Yates, N.Y.:
Ira Barber, D. B. Hol
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1876 print showing residences of the following people in Potter, Yates, N.Y.:
Ira Barber, D. B. Holbrook, John Fisher
Potter, New York, USA - East Side Main St., Rushville, N.Y.
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East Side Main St., Rushville, N.Y.
Potter, New York, USA - South Main St., Rushville, N.Y.
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South Main St., Rushville, N.Y.
Potter, New York, USA - Dr. A. T. Halstead's Residence on Gilbert Street, Rushville.
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Dr. A. T. Halstead's Residence on Gilbert Street, Rushville.

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1892 - Potter
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 ... Read MORE...

1895 - Potter
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.
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
1906
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.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906
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Potter Historical Society:

Start your journey by visiting the local historical society. They often have interesting exhibits and artifacts that can give you a glimpse into the town's past.

Main Street Stroll:

Take a leisurely walk down Main Street. Small towns like Potter often have unique boutiques, antique shops, and local businesses that are gems waiting to be discovered.

Potter Nature Trail:

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