Portageville, Genesee Falls Twn., Wyoming Co., NY

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Portageville, Wyoming Co., NY - Early Map

GENESEE FALLS (twp) - was formed from Pike and Portage, (Livingston co.,) April 1, 1846. It lies on Genesee River, in the S.E. corner of the co. A nearly perpendicular rocky bluff, 100 to 300 ft. high, borders upon the river, and from its summit the country spreads out into an undulating upland. The celibrated Portaage Falls, in the Genesee River, are opposite this place. The soil is a sandy and clayey loam. Portageville (p.v.) on Genesee River, contains 5 churches and several mills. Pop. 561, The B. & N. Y. City R. T. crosses the Genessee, near the village.

» Place: Portageville, Genesee Falls Twn., Wyoming Co., NY