Ellicottville Bicentennial Committee to Unveil Commemorative Plaque

Ellicottville Bicentennial Committee to Unveil Commemorative Plaque

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY - It was an unprecedented time here back in 1815, five years before the town’s official formation in 1820. The date was recorded as October 6 when Grove Hurlburt purchased 150 acres, Lot 57, making him the first purchaser of land from the Holland Land Company in the area that eventually was established as the town of Ellicottville.

Join the Ellicottville Town Bicentennial committee as we celebrate this historic event with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 2:00pm. The marker is being placed on part of the original property now owned by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6360 NY Route 242, Ellicottville. The church has generously welcomed the opportunity to help celebrate the area’s heritage in which it has also played a part in throughout the years. 

Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio will be on-hand to help mark this special occasion, as well as other local officials including recently re-elected Village Mayor John Burrell who has been instrumental in planning the celebration. Local native William O’Brien, a member of the Bicentennial Committee, has been the key catalyst in the endeavor, working hard to ensure that pioneer Grove Hurlburt has not been forgotten in the town’s early history. 

This is an outdoor event to encourage social distancing in the unprecedented times we find ourselves in now. Masks are required. Light refreshments are being made available by Annie Coe of Cupcaked, Inc.

For additional information, please contact Dawn Westfall at 716-699-6201 or Steve Crowley at 716-699-3924.