Breesport

History

As early as 1816 there were two log cabins on the land that would eventually become a part of Breesport. The majority of the early settlers came from two areas: Orange County, Connecticut and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. From Orange County, came the Staples, Treat, Harding, and Crandall families, and from Lancaster County came the Heller family. The Heller family is credited with building the first sawmill in 1830, only two years after settling. At one time during its early history, Breesport had two creameries, two blacksmiths, three brickyards, one custom wool and carding mill, one carriage and repair shop, two custom boot and shoe shops, one harness shop, a drug store, an undertaking establishment, and a cheese box factory.

Geography

Breesport is located on the eastern side of the town of Horseheads at (42.173408, -76.733841). Its elevation is . Its eastern edge is the border between Horseheads and the town of Erin. New York State Route 223 passes through the center of Breesport, leading west to NY-13 near the village of Horseheads and east to Erin. According to the United States Census Bureau, Breesport has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

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