Kenyonville, New York Explained

Official Name:Kenyonville, New York
Settlement Type:Hamlet
Pushpin Map:New York#USA
Coordinates:43.3111°N -78.2806°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name1:New York
Subdivision Name2:Orleans
Elevation Ft:351

Kenyonville is a hamlet in Orleans County, New York, United States.[1] It is named after Barber Kenyon, a native of East Greenwich in Washington County, who first settled in that location, erecting a grist mill and saw mill.[2] The community is located along the Oak Orchard Creek, north of the historic Ridge Road. In 1894, the community consisted of a post office, store, blacksmith shop, wagon shop, grist mill, saw mill, and a Methodist church.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Geographic Names Information System. December 13, 2017.
  2. Book: Signor, Issac S.. Landmarks of Orleans County New York. D. Mason & Company. 1894. Syracuse, NY. 654.