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Alma/Allentown SCHOOLS Alma School PHOTO GALLERY Allentown School YEARBOOKS
Origin
ALMA (1854): One historical source credits the name origin to a man named Charles Wyvell who was intrigued with the Crimean War Battle of 1854, fought on the banks of the Alma River in Crimea. Others say it was named after Dr. Stephen O. Alma, the first manager of the Newbold Lumber Company of Shongo (which was once known as Beanville. Also in the township is the hamlet of Allentown, famous for its oil history. Formed from Willing November 23, 1854.
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External Links
- Town of Alma Officials Listing
- History of Alma, New York - "A Centennial Memorial History of Allegany County, New York"
Additional Information
TOWN OF ALMA SCHOOL PHOTO GALLERY
YEARBOOKS FROM THE ALLENTOWN UNION SCHOOL