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Posted by Deborah Baran on Jun 23, 2019

Martin Pinney

Click here to learn more Businessma n Martin Pinney – Obituary and his personal history Martin Pinney stricken with paralysis The community with star told yesterday morning by the news that Martin Penny had a stroke of paralysis at 10:30 on Tuesday night, and that his right side was completely paralyzed. The power of speech also was taken away, especially except that he can express...

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Posted by Administrator on Feb 28, 2013

Paul Cook Howe

First editor of the Prattsburgh news, Paul Cooke Howe lived at 7 North Main Street. In late 1889 he donated the land on which Howe Street is located

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Posted by Administrator on Feb 27, 2013

George W Peck

Mr. Peck was born at Landsdowne, Leeds County, province of Ontario, Canada on February 18, 1854. He gained early education training in public schools of the state of New York and when he was fourteen he entered the employ of the firm Powers & Wagner at Savona, Steuben County.

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Posted by Lenora Applebee on Jun 7, 2012

Around Prattsburgh: A Pictorial History

We are excited to announce the arrival of Around Prattsburgh, a pictorial history of the people, places and things that make Prattsburgh and surrounding towns special. The book is now available for purchase for $21.99 + tax ($1.76) at the Historical Society and retail outlets around the area. Those living out of town can have the book sent to them for an additional shipping & handling fee of...

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Posted by Lenora Applebee on Jun 14, 2011

Prattsburgh Bicentennial 1813-2013

Our next concert in the town park will be on July 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. We’ll be featuring the bluegrass sounds of Bob Walpole and Dee Specker. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring your own lawn chair. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All donations will be gladly accepted for the birthday celebration. They could be sent to PO Box 384, Prattsburgh, NY 14873

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Posted by Administrator on Feb 8, 2011

Narcissa Prentiss Whitman

Narcissa Prentiss Whitman 1808 – 1847 Narcissa Prentiss was born in Prattsburgh on March 14, 1808. Her father, Stephen Prentiss, came to Prattsburgh in 1805. Although the house he built for his family is quite small, Stephen and his wife Clarissa raised 9 children there. Narcissa attended Franklin Academy and became a schoolteacher – teaching in Prattsburgh and Bath, and she was active in...

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Posted by Administrator on Sep 17, 2010

Robert B. Van Valkenburgh

Robert B. Van Valkenburgh was born 09/23/1821 in Prattsburgh in a family of twelve children. He was raised in Prattsburgh and graduated in 1839 from Franklin Academy as valedictorian of his class.

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Posted by Administrator on Sep 14, 2010

Civil War Years 5 Years

During the civil war, the town was still getting established. As the war continued many took up the cause and in the end, 98 citizens of Prattsburgh became a veteran of the civil war. In 1848, the village of Prattsburgh was incorporated. In 1852 H.A. Hopkins built the first of three town clocks. In 1852The Park Hotel was built. This was torn down in 1955. The Arrowmart now stands ont he hotel’s...

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