History of Otisco, New York, USA

1806 - March 21 - Otisco becomes a town

1854 - Otisco
Otisco, a post-township of Onondaga co., New York, 15 miles S. W. from Syracuse. Population, 1804.
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.

1878 - Otisco
OTISCO was formed from Pompey, Marcellus and Tully, March 21, 1806. It is an interior town, lying southwest of the center of the county. Its surface is principally occupied by the high ridge between the valleys of Onondaga Creek and Otisco Lake. The declivities of the hills are generally steep, and the summits rolling and elevated from eight hundred to a thousand feet above the valleys, and from 1,600 to 1,700 feet above the ocean. Otisco Lake is 772 feet above tide. It lies upon the west border of the town, in a valley 1,000 feet below the summits of the hills. Bear Mountain, named from the great number of bears which infested it when the country was first settled, is one of the principal elevations. It is in the northeast part, and overhangs the valley of the Onondaga Creek. The soil is generally a sandy and gravelly loam, mixed with clay and well adapted to wheat and grazing.

In the year 1798 Oliver Tuttle and his son Daniel, (and possibly his son William) came on horseback from ... Read MORE...

1895 - Otisco
Otisco Valley, a post-hamlet of Onondaga co, N.Y., about 18 miles S. by W. of Syracuse. It has a church.
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

1896 - Otisco
This town was not formed until several years after the first settlements were made. The date of its organization is March 21, 1806, when it was formed of parts of Pompey, Marcellus and Tully. It is about five miles long and a little more than four broad, and is situated southwest of the center of the county, bounded east by La Fayette and Tully, south by Spafford and Tully, west by Otisco Lake and Spafford, and north by Onondaga and a small part of Marcellus. Its surface consists principally of the high ridge between the valleys of Onondaga Creek and Otisco Lake. The hills are generally steep and their summits rolling, and 1,600 to 1.700 feet above tide. Otisco Lake, on the west border of the town, is in a valley 1,000 feet below the summits of the hills, is a beautiful body of water five miles long, in the midst of picturesque scenery, and 772 feet above tide water. Bear Mountain, so called from the number of bears infesting its forests in early years, is in the northeast part of the ... Read MORE...

1906
Otisco, a post-village in Otisco township (town), Onondaga co., N.Y., on a high ridge, about 14 miles S. by W. of Syracuse. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1202.
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

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Otisco:
Otisco Lake: Start your exploration by visiting Otisco Lake. Enjoy the serene beauty of the lake, and if the weather permits, consider activities like fishing or renting a kayak for a leisurely paddle.

Amber Inn Bed and Breakfast: If you're planning an overnight stay, check out the Amber Inn Bed and Breakfast. It might offer a cozy and charming retreat, giving you a taste of local hospitality.

Otisco Town Park: Spend some time at Otisco Town Park, where you can enjoy a picnic, take a leisurely stroll, or simply relax. It's often a great spot for locals to gather, and you might find community events happening here.