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East Gaines, New York

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East Gaines is a hamlet in the town of Gaines in Orleans County, New York, United States.[1] In 1826, Peter Runion constructed the East Gaines Hotel, later known as the Perry House, which became an important location for settlers traveling by way of Ridge Road.[2] The hamlet contained a post office, store, blacksmith shop, a Baptist church, and twelve to fifteen houses in 1894.[2]

References

  1. ^ "East Gaines, New York". U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved May 16, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ a b Signor, Isaac S. (1894). Landmarks of Orleans County, New York. Syracuse, NY: D. Mason & Company. p. 456.