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David Smith and his brother Thomas Smith settled in this area and were first to construct and operate grist and saw mills and second to establish with partner, Reuben Wooster, the first general store and potash business. David and Thomas' sister Susannah married Nathaniel Saxton who lived near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saratoga,_New_York Saratoga, New York]. Their son, Thomas came to work in his uncle's store and later became a store owner himself as well as the first village postmaster and large land owner. The community chose the name [[Smith's Mills]] after these Smith's. In 1829, when the first post office was established, the townsfolk, obsessed by religion as their brethren to the north, rejected the name [[Smith's Mills]] and instead chose the name of South Westerlo after Eilardus Westerlo a Dutch Reformed clergyman from Albany. It is also possible that having a Smith's Corners so near Smith's Mills might have been confusing to the residents and postmaster that this may have been the reason for the name change. | David Smith and his brother Thomas Smith settled in this area and were first to construct and operate grist and saw mills and second to establish with partner, Reuben Wooster, the first general store and potash business. David and Thomas' sister Susannah married Nathaniel Saxton who lived near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saratoga,_New_York Saratoga, New York]. Their son, Thomas came to work in his uncle's store and later became a store owner himself as well as the first village postmaster and large land owner. The community chose the name [[Smith's Mills]] after these Smith's. In 1829, when the first post office was established, the townsfolk, obsessed by religion as their brethren to the north, rejected the name [[Smith's Mills]] and instead chose the name of South Westerlo after Eilardus Westerlo a Dutch Reformed clergyman from Albany. It is also possible that having a Smith's Corners so near Smith's Mills might have been confusing to the residents and postmaster that this may have been the reason for the name change. | ||
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==Churches== | ==Churches== | ||
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==Schools== | ==Schools== | ||
| + | *[[South Westerlo Public School]] | ||
| + | *[[School District #1 in South Westerlo]] | ||
==Historic Businesses== | ==Historic Businesses== | ||
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*[[George Robbins General Store]] | *[[George Robbins General Store]] | ||
*[[Crystal Spring Farm]] | *[[Crystal Spring Farm]] | ||
| + | *[[The Blue Churn Country Store]] | ||
| + | *[[The Student Prince]] | ||
| + | *[[Grand View House]] | ||
| + | *[[Shepard Farm]] | ||
=== Sawmills and Feedmills === | === Sawmills and Feedmills === | ||
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*[[Clear View Speedway]] | *[[Clear View Speedway]] | ||
*[[Harvesting Ice]] | *[[Harvesting Ice]] | ||
| + | *[[Calder's General Store]] | ||
==Cemeteries== | ==Cemeteries== | ||
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Image:w 20.jpg|<center>Auction Sale, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher</center> | Image:w 20.jpg|<center>Auction Sale, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher</center> | ||
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| + | Image:SW 3a.jpg|<center>Back of Post Card</center> | ||
| + | Image:SW 4c.jpg|<center>Joe Farkas, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher</center> | ||
| + | Image:SW 5c.jpg|<center>Stock Car, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher</center> | ||
| + | Image:SW 6.jpg|<center>Memorial Day Ribbon, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher</center> | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:13, 21 March 2017
Location
South Westerlo is a hamlet near the south town line. It was formerly known as Smith's Mills.
History
David Smith and his brother Thomas Smith settled in this area and were first to construct and operate grist and saw mills and second to establish with partner, Reuben Wooster, the first general store and potash business. David and Thomas' sister Susannah married Nathaniel Saxton who lived near Saratoga, New York. Their son, Thomas came to work in his uncle's store and later became a store owner himself as well as the first village postmaster and large land owner. The community chose the name Smith's Mills after these Smith's. In 1829, when the first post office was established, the townsfolk, obsessed by religion as their brethren to the north, rejected the name Smith's Mills and instead chose the name of South Westerlo after Eilardus Westerlo a Dutch Reformed clergyman from Albany. It is also possible that having a Smith's Corners so near Smith's Mills might have been confusing to the residents and postmaster that this may have been the reason for the name change.
History courtesy of Dennis Fancher 
History courtesy of Dennis Fancher 
History courtesy of Dennis Fancher
Churches
Schools
Historic Businesses
This section will have the history of each business beginning from its establishment, through various ownerships and name changes. Pictures may be used provided you have authority to post them.
Hotels, Inns, Taverns, and Resorts
- George Robbins General Store
- Crystal Spring Farm
- The Blue Churn Country Store
- The Student Prince
- Grand View House
- Shepard Farm
Sawmills and Feedmills
Industry
Cemeteries
Photo Gallery
This section is for scenic photos and post cards of the hamlet. Photos of people and families should be posted on biography or family pages.
Auction Sale, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher 
Main Street 
Post Card 
Back of Post Card 
Joe Farkas, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher 
Stock Car, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher 
Memorial Day Ribbon, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher 
Mill Workers, photo courtesy of Dennis Fancher 
Main Street 
on top of hill next to so.westerlo fire house looking east at 32 and what turned into shepards...blinking light there now.. 
South Westerlo CR 405 
Main street south westerlo, hand painted
Sources
