East Gaines, New York

East Gaines is a hamlet in the town of Gaines in Orleans County, New York, United States.[1] In 1826, Peter Runion constructed the East Gaines Hotel, later known as the Perry House, which became an important location for settlers traveling by way of Ridge Road.[2] The hamlet contained a post office, store, blacksmith shop, a Baptist church, and twelve to fifteen houses in 1894.[2]

## References

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1. ^ "East Gaines, New York". U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
2. ^ a b Signor, Isaac S. (1894). Landmarks of Orleans County, New York. Syracuse, NY: D. Mason & Company. p. 456.

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Municipalities and communities of Orleans County, New York, United States

County seat: Albion

Towns|

* Albion
* Barre
* Carlton
* Clarendon
* Gaines
* Kendall
* Murray
* Ridgeway
* Shelby
* Yates

Villages|

* Albion
* Holley
* Lyndonville
* Medina

Hamlets|

* Barre Center
* Brockville
* Childs
* Eagle Harbor
* East Gaines
* Fancher
* Hindsburg
* Hulberton
* Jeddo
* Kent
* Kenyonville
* Knowlesville
* Kuckville
* Millers‡
* Millville
* Oak Orchard
* Sawyer
* Waterport

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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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43°17′24″N 78°08′06″W﻿ / ﻿43.290°N 78.135°W﻿ / 43.290; -78.135

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