East Gaines, New York
East Gaines is a hamlet in the town of Gaines in Orleans County, New York, United States.[1] In 1826, Peter Runion constructed the East Gaines Hotel, later known as the Perry House, which became an important location for settlers traveling by way of Ridge Road.[2] The hamlet contained a post office, store, blacksmith shop, a Baptist church, and twelve to fifteen houses in 1894.[2]
References
- ^ "East Gaines, New York". U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ a b Signor, Isaac S. (1894). Landmarks of Orleans County, New York. Syracuse, NY: D. Mason & Company. p. 456.
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Municipalities and communities of Orleans County, New York, United States
County seat: Albion
- Albion
- Barre
- Carlton
- Clarendon
- Gaines
- Kendall
- Murray
- Ridgeway
- Shelby
- Yates
- Albion
- Holley
- Lyndonville
- Medina
- Barre Center
- Brockville
- Childs
- Eagle Harbor
- East Gaines
- Fancher
- Hindsburg
- Hulberton
- Jeddo
- Kent
- Kenyonville
- Knowlesville
- Kuckville
- Millers‡
- Millville
- Oak Orchard
- Sawyer
- Waterport
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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43°17′24″N 78°08′06″W / 43.290°N 78.135°W / 43.290; -78.135
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