Greciantown - Hamlet in Town of Chemung
The hamlet of Greciantown is quite unknown in this day. It is located on the original Waverly to Wellsburg Rd.(Route 427) today known as the Wilawana Road. It is located approximately 2 miles east of the Wellsburg River Bridge. There are several old farm buildings and houses in the area including an old school house that has become a private residence and one of the oldest burial grounds in Chemung County.
Information will be added as it becomes available.
Information will be added as it becomes available.
This is an excerpt of a diary written by Emma Pease Wells. Greciantown and Dutchtown were both hamlets within the Town of Chemung, located on St. Rt. 427, (Wilawana Rd). The Middaugh Stand was located 1/2 mile west of the Chemung River Bridge on the left side of the road. Some of the building was saved and today is part of another home located nearby. Property of the Chemung Co. Historical Society.
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