Town of Marilla, NY Website
Established in 1853, the Town of Marilla (pop. 5709 in 2000) is a rural and residential community in the center of the eastern edge of Erie County. Named after the wife of an early settler, it takes pride in its charming, small-town atmosphere and a continuing emphasis on agriculture.
The Town of Marilla is situated on the eastern edge of Erie County, New York, bordered by the Towns of Alden, Wales, Elma, Lancaster and Bennington (in Wyoming County). The town was named after Mrs. Marilla Rogers, an early resident who was a highly-regarded local schoolteacher. Prior to 1826, Marilla was part of the Buffalo Creek Indian Reservation. It became an official township in 1854. Its good soils, rolling terrain and open space make Marilla an ideal place to live and work. Although largely agricultural and rural in the past, Marilla has slowly become more urbanized as a result of shifting demographics. Agriculture and farming, however, are still very vibrant within the town. The population of Marilla is now about 5,700.
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