Explore the history of
VERNON
New York
This is an initiative to catalog and share the rich history of Vernon, focusing on the Town of Vernon, the Village of Vernon, and Vernon Center. The Town also includes Oneida Castle and the City of Sherrill.
About Vernon
Vernon has a long and fascinating history. The town and village are at a strategic spot along the Sconondoa Creek–ideal for grist mills and glass factories–and within the orbit of the Oneida Nation’s main village at Oneida Castle. Vernon was on an ideal path for a plank road (now Route 5). A rich supply of timber from dense hemlock forests further made Vernon a prime location for settlement and industry. Read a Brief History of Vernon.
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200 Years of the Vernon Fire Company
The first fire department in Vernon began in 1825…
Seneca Street looking west 2022 and 1906
This comparison shows the north side of Route 5,…
Then and Now – Odd Fellows Lodge
Did you know – the Vernon Odd Fellows Lodge,…
Ben Egan Day – 100th Anniversary
Ben Egan Day in Baltimore and Sherrill NY, since 1922
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You’re a crucial part of our historical preservation efforts. We welcome you to share an artifact related to Vernon, whether it be a photograph, video, memory, audio interview, news article or story related to Vernon, so we can add it to the archive.
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We also welcome you to share one or more memories of life here! It can be something simple and everyday, like where you get groceries or ride your bike. Or a concert, school play, life during COVID, or a major milestone like a wedding. We need all types of experiences from all types of residents, and visitors so future generations better understand life in Vernon, through the years.
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