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Great Valley

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Great Valley

Great Valley was formed from the Town of Olean in 1818, comprising the current
towns of Great Valley, Allegany, Humphrey, Carrollton and part of the Allegany
Indian Reservation.  The Towns of Allegany and Humphrey were removed under the
name of Burton in 1831.  The Town of Carrollton and part of the Indian Reservation
were removed in 1842 and 1847 respectively.

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  • Calvin T. Chamberlain - Civil War Veteran
  • The Evergreen Tea Room and Guest House
  • Plank Road, Great Valley, NY
  • Nathan Howe of Great Valley
  • Great Valley Part 1: Early settlers drawn to area by abundant timber
  • Route 219 Driving Tour
  • UFO sightings reported in Allegany State Park
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Media Gallery - Great Valley

  • Plank Rd House, Great Valley Hotel, Halfway House, Fenton House
  • Malcom Pelton - WWII Veteran
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  • Bear Hollow School, Great Valley, NY
  • Block Brothers cheese box wagon and horse
    Peak production -200,000 boxes per year
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  • Willoughby Cheese Factory, Humphrey Rd, Great Valley, NY
  • Willoughby area of Great Valley- Raecher Rd.
  • Old Post Office Great Valley, NY
  • J. S. Kentfield Co., later Mrs. Searle's Candy Store

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