Around Prattsburgh
Around Prattsburgh by Lenora J. Applebee, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on June 4, 2012, offers a detailed exploration of the history of Prattsburgh, New York. This 130-page book delves into the early settlement of the area, beginning with Jared Pratt and his wife in 1800, and the official formation of the town in 1813. The narrative highlights the town’s development during its peak, showcasing various businesses and the significance of education and religion to its early settlers.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Prattsburgh’s historical landscape, including its thriving industries and community establishments. The book discusses the impact of local businesses such as the J.H. Frost Wagon Shop and Mrs. Clark’s Millinery, as well as the agricultural roots that continue to shape the area today. Additionally, it touches on the neighboring town of Wheeler and the remnants of the Sir William Pulteney estate, providing context to the region’s growth and transformation over time.
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Jared Pratt and his wife first settled in the Prattsburgh area in 1800. In 1802, Capt. Joel Pratt, Jared Pratt’s uncle, and William Root, of Albany, purchased the township from the Pulteney estate. The town was officially formed on April 12, 1813, and named after Captain Pratt. During Prattsburgh’s peak, it was a thriving place, boasting such businesses as the J.H. Frost Wagon Shop, Mrs. Clark’s Millinery, Crossman’s Blacksmith Shop, and Clary’s Cooper Shop. The number of established schoolhouses and churches in town is proof of how very important education and religion were to the early settlers. Even today, Prattsburgh’s rich agricultural history is still evident. Prattsburgh’s success gave rise to Wheeler, a town of industries such as Renchan’s Mills, a hotel, school, and general store. The remainder of the Sir William Pulteney estate became the town of Pulteney–another thriving community in its day–home to a rickshaw factory, a rattan basket factory, and many vineyards.”
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