Breesport Cemetery History
Breesport Baptist Church Cemetery, Breesport, NY
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Church Picture - in history
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American Indian Culture in Breesport, NY
Above is the link to a book regarding American Indian Culture in Breesport, NY
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A History of Breesport, New York Purchase book or locate in a local library. Author: Evan Lawn Publisher: Ithaca, N.Y., 1946.
Breesport village was conveniently located on the Utica, Ithaca, and Elmira Railroad. It had long been home to the
people of the Iroquois Confederacy.
Breesport Village was laid out in 1854 on land principally owned by Messrs. Wm. R. and Ulysses Brees, and the plat
surveyed by Azariah Brees. Ulysses Brees in partnership with his brother William, laid out the village of
Breesport.
Source: History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, and Schuyler Counties, New York: With ...
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The Breesport County Home began in 1837 when the Board of Supervisors purchased 178 acres of land in the town of
Breesport to be used as a home for vagrants and orphans. In 1868, it was re-designated as a home for the aged and
infirm. Since then there have been various additions to the original property to meet the institution's growing
needs. The infirmary came first in 1888 and was later expanded in 1913. In 1902, an administrative building was
constructed and, in 1933, a two-story brick hospital wing was built.
During the 20th century, the Home's population began to steadily rise until 1958, when it had reached its saturation
point. At this point, the Council of Community Services Nursing Home Study Committee began to urge the construction
of an entirely new facility. In 1960, a Health Planning Committee was established to look into the proposal and in
July 1971, the Breeseport County Home was closed and its residence transferred to the new, fully modern, facilities
in Heritage Park.
Source: ChemungValleyMuseum.org
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1783 - First settlers arrive in Newtown (Elmira), Chemung, Big Flats, Breesport, and Horseheads.
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