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Origin


ALLEN (1823):  Allen was named by its early residents to honor Ethan Allen a Revolutionary War hero from the Battle of Ticonderoga. A hamlet with a most interesting name lies in the southern part of the township – Aristotle.  Perhaps it is one of the farthest west NYS place names with a classical origin similar to our central NYS area where names of ancient Greece and Roman times abound.  In the town of Allen is located a cemetery with a superb name: “Where The Pioneers Sleep.”   Formed from Angelica January 31, 1823.

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Town of Allen
Town of Allen Map (2004)

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"Probable Firsts"

  • Colonel William Wilson b.January 30, 1810 "probably" 1st white child born in Town of Allen
  • First school taught near south line of town in 1820
  • First primitive saw-mill erected on Baker's creek c.1820 by Moses Treat
  • First religious services, c.1821 by Rev. Robert Hubbard
  • First tavern opened in southern part by Widow Armstrong, c.1827
  • First store was kept by man named Merrick at Allen Centre