Town of Kirkwood, NY Website
Town of Kirkwood, NY Website
The Town of Kirkwood lies on the Northern side of the Susquehanna River and extends from the Pennsylvania border to the city limits of Binghamton, NY.
Although the town was formed in 1859, its history can be traced to its earlier Native American inhabitants whose artifacts can still be found along the river's banks and flatlands.
In the late 1700's settlers began to arrive, most coming westward from New England, and settled along the river.
Among the first to settle in the area was Jonathan Fitch who arrived about 1781. He built a water-powered gristmill near the outlet of Fitch's Creek at the present 5 Mile Point. During the next few years many more arrived and began to establish farms and the industries to support an agrarian life. The river was a primary part of the journey and present day residents can relate their ancestor's accounts of floating their household furnishings down the river.
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