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Wheatland

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The town of Wheatland lies along the west bank of the Genesee River in the southwest corner of Monroe County.

In 1786, the adventurous frontiersman Ebenezer "Indian" Allan built a log cabin near the river.

The Allan family soon moved on, but the settlement of the entire area west of the Genesee River had begun.

The name given to the town in 1821 recognized the successful wheat crops already yielded by its fertile soil.

Oatka Creek, which winds its way across town to the river, once powered flour and plaster mills that made the villages and hamlets of Wheatland thriving communities.

Today Wheatland remains a rural area known for its picturesque countryside and its recreational opportunities.

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Arcadia Publishing
143963713X / 9781439637135
eBook (EPUB)
17/11/2008
English
165 pages
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