Cato, New York, USA
1836 - Cato

Cato, taken from Aurelius March 30, 1802, since altered; distant from Albany 155, from Auburn N. E. 13, miles; surface, in the S. gently undulating, in the N. rolling; soil, sandy loam of good quality, but having some swamps, and ponds— of the latter, Parker's, Otter lake, and Cross lake, are chief. Cross lake has a length of 5 miles, and breadth of 1, the others are much smaller; Muskrat river, an inconsiderable stream, runs S. to the Seneca river, bounding the town on the south, Cato Corners, and Cato Four Corners, are post villages; the former, situated partly in Ira, upon the line. has a Dutch Reformed church, 4 stores, 2 taverns, 1 saw, 1 grist mill, 1 ashery, 1 furnace for casting, and 35 dwellings: The latter, centrally situated, has 1 Baptist church, 1 store, 1 tavern, 1 brick school house, 1 furnace, an extensive waggon and carriage factory, and about 30 dwellings.

Gazetteer of the State of New York, Comprehending Its Colonial History, General Geography, Geology, and Internal Improvements, Its Political State, a Minute Description of Its Several Counties, Towns, and Villages, Statistical Tables, Exhibiting the Area, Improved Lands, Population, Stock, Taxes, Manufactures, Schools, and Cost of Public Instruction, in Each Town : with a Map of the State, and a Map of Each County, and Plans of the Cities and Principal Villages – Thomas Francis Gordon, 1836, Page 375-376



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