Chemung County, New York
Brand, John, Jr., House
Brand, John, Sr., House
Buildings at 104-116 West Water St.
Chemung Canal Bank Building
Chemung County Courthouse Complex
Chemung District School No. 10
Chemung Railway Depot-Horseheads
Christ Episcopal Church
Clinton-Columbia Historic District
Eaton, Warren E., Motorless Flight Facility
Elmira Civic Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Elmira Coca-Cola Bottling Company Works
Elmira College Old Campus
Elmira Heights Village Hall
Emmanuel Epsicopal Church
Erste Deutsche Evangelische Kirche
Eustace, Alexander, House
Everett, Dr. Hovey, House
Fire Station No. 4
Gerity, William S., House
Hanover Square Historic District
Horseheads 1855 Extension Historic District
Howell, F. M., and Company
Jones, John W., Court
Jones, John W., House
Maple Avenue Historic District
Miller Block and Townhouse
Mount Saviour Monastery
Near Westside Historic District
Newtown Battlefield
North Main and West Water Commercial Historic District
Park Church
Pentacostal Holy Temple Church of Jesus Christ
Pratt House
Quarry Farm
Riverside Cemetery
Scotchtown Cemetery
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School
Teal Park
Trinity Church
Washington, George, School
Woodlawn Cemtery and Woodlawn National Cemetery
Zimmerman House
107th New York Volunteers
1776-1796
378 West Church Street
A Brief History of the Elmira Popcorn Truck
A Civil Rights Victory
A National Cemetery System
A.M.E. Zion Church
Address by President Lincoln
AFL-CIO Veterans Monument
Augustus W. Cowles
Battle of Chemung
Chemung
Chemung Canal
Chemung Canal Feeder
Chemung County Korea and Vietnam Monument
Chemung County World War I Monument
Chemung County World War II Monument
Chemung Railway Depot
Citizens Cascade
Civil War Monument
Col. John Hendy
Colonel John Hendy
Confederate Burials
Confederate Burials in the National Cemetery
Confederate Soldiers Memorial
Crystal Eastman
Dewittsburgh
Divided Peoples
Earliest Methodist Preaching
Eldridge Park
Elmira
Elmira College
Elmira Prison Camp 1864 - 1865
Elmira Prison Camp 1864-65
Ernie Davis
Fire on the Frontier - 1778
First Settler
Fitzsimmons Cemetery
Flagstaffs - Newtown Battlefield
Gillett Memorial Hall
Green Bently
Harris Hill
Horseheads
Horseheads
In Honor of Major General John Sullivan
John W. Jones
John W. Jones Museum
Knoll Cemetery
Kopernik
Line Occupied - Rifle Corps
Line of Rude Breastworks
Major General John Sullivan
Mark Twain
Mark Twain in Elmira
Mark Twain Study
Mark Twain Watering Trough
Medal of Honor Monument
Military Route
Military Route
Military Route
Miller Cemetery
Native Voices
Newtown
Newtown Battlefield
Newtown Battlefield Reservation
Newtown Battlefield State Park
Newtown Defense
Old Chemung
Old Ferry
Old Second Street Cemetery
Pratt House
Pulaski Park
Rhodes Farm
Riverside Cemetery
Ross Gilmore Marvin
Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton
Runonvea
Shohola Railroad Accident Memorial
Soldiers of the American Revolution
Spanish War Veterans
Sullivan Road
Sullivan's Army Encampment
The Battle of Newtown
The Battle of Newtown
The Plank Road
The Sullivan Campaign
This Ridge
This Stone
Tompkins Hall
Underground Railroad Participants
Upon This Spot Stood The Original Flagstaff
Veterans Memorial
Veterans of All Wars
William Mapes
Woodlawn Cemetery History
Woodlawn National Cemetery
World War II Glider Training at Harris Hill
World War II Memorial
World War Memorial
Zim Bandstand
In the early 19th century, Chemung County experienced significant growth with the construction of the Chemung Canal, which connected the state's southern and northern regions. This canal played a crucial role in stimulating trade and attracting settlers to the area. The county was officially established in 1836, named after the Chemung River that runs through it.
During the mid-19th century, the region became a hub for manufacturing and transportation, with industries such as railroads, lumber, and textiles flourishing. The arrival of the railroad expanded economic opportunities, making Chemung County an important transportation center for the region. The county's largest city, Elmira, emerged as a prosperous industrial center and a key hub on the Erie Railroad line.
In the 20th century, Chemung County experienced its fair share of challenges and successes. It played a significant role during World War II, with the Elmira Correctional Facility being used as a training camp for soldiers. The county continued to thrive with the growth of various industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Today, Chemung County remains an important part of the Southern Tier region, with a diverse economy and a rich cultural heritage.
Brief timeline of the history of Chemung County, New York:
- 1779 - Chemung County is settled by European American settlers.
- 1788 - Chemung County becomes part of Montgomery County.
- 1791 - Chemung County becomes part of Tioga County.
- 1836 - Chemung County is established as a separate county.
- 1854 - The City of Elmira is incorporated in Chemung County.
- 1861-1865 - During the American Civil War, Elmira serves as a Union Army camp and the site of a prisoner-of-war camp.
- 1968 - The Chemung County Historical Society is founded.
- 2002 - The Wings of Eagles Discovery Center, an aerospace museum, opens in Elmira.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Chemung County, New York.