Franklinville, New York

Franklinville is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. Franklinville is also the name of a village in the town.

The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.

The town was first settled around 1806. First settled by Joseph McCluer and known then as McCluer Settlement. The Town of Franklinville was established in 1824 from the Town of Olean. Franklinville was also called "Hebe" and "Ischua" before adopting its current name.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 52.0 square miles of which, 51.8 square miles of it is land and 0.2 square miles of it (0.35%) is water.

New York State Route 16 and New York State Route 98 are important (basically north-south) highways in the town. New York State Route 242 cuts across the northwest corner of the town.

In 1999, Kimberly Pressler who hails from Franklinville, won the Miss USA title.

The central core of the village is on the National Register of Historic Places as the Park Square Historic District. Also listed on the National Register of Historic Places is the Simeon B. Robbins House.

Simeon B. Robbins House, or The Miner's Cabin, is a three story, Queen Anne style wood frame dwelling built in 1895. The building features three towers. It is currently used as a museum and meeting space by the Ischua Valley Historical Society.

Upcoming Events

Maple Festival Schedule
Sat, 04/29/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 04/30/2023 - 4:00pm
WNY Maple Festivals's annual event is Saturday 4/29 and Sunday 4/30. Many changes and enhancements have been made to ensure a great time is had by all!
Stop by to taste that mouth watering, freshly made maple syrup and learn the process of making it! Experience two days of maple bliss in Franklinville NY with all day long festivities!
The festival is expanding to include Park Square. The park will be filled with wineries, breweries, distilleries, and farm market vendors. The Franklinville Fire Department is also bringing back the car show at the Fireman's Field (rain date Memorial Day Weekend).

Places

Rizzo's Pizzeria in Franklinville

Bringing the true pizzeria experience to the Village of Franklinville, the Schumaker's use high-quality ingredients to create the best fresh made pizzas, calzones, strombolis, subs, wings, and so much more.  All while keeping prices reasonable.  They offer delivery, online/phone ordering, order/dine in store, plenty of parking and a convenient location - right next to Skateland! 

Fun at Camp Emerald Acres

Camp Emerald Acres is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors with your family or friends. They are located in the Enchanted Mountain region of Cattaraugus County just outside of Franklinville, New York and offer seasonal sites and sites at nightly and weekend rates perfect for groups large or small.

Shamrock Pines Campground

Located on over 380 rolling acres of lush green pines, Shamrock Pines is a family friendly campground and rv park.  Under new ownership, owner operated and maintained, they take pride in their park and it shows. Come enjoy the fresh air, and serene views of the Allegheny Mountains in this beautiful outdoor setting.

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