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Ashland, NY 12407
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Ashland, formed from Windham and Prattsville, March 23,
1848, was named after the home of Henry Clay. It has an area of only 21
square miles and is one of the less populous. It is one of the
northwestern districts, has many good farms, raises fine potatoes and
cattle and apples, but is rather difficult of access. Settlements were
made in the valley of the Batavia Kil, the principal stream of the
town, by the Dutch, before the Revolution. During the war they were
harassed by both Indian and Tory until they returned to their homes in
Schoharie County. In 1788 Elisha Strong came to the region and
established the first of the permanent settlements. A tannery was one
of the main industrial plants within ten years.The village of Ashland,
or Scienceville as it was first called,' is the only place of size in
this district. It is located in the very deep valley of the Batavia. Historic Places
Points of InterestAshland - Partridge Family Bus Replica. A Partridge Family replica bus. Parked on the roadside in Ashland, NY. The back is labeled: "Careful - Nervous Mother Driving." Source: Roadsideamerica.com RestaurantsLodgingBusinesses
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