Gorham is ahamlet (andcensus-designated place) within theTown of Gorham, inOntario County,New York, United States.[1] It is located alongNew York State Route 245. Gorham is situated aroundFlint Creek. Gorham is a large hamlet with several businesses, including public library and a post office with a zip code of 14461. Gorham is also the location for Gorham Elementary School, one of two elementary schools in theMarcus Whitman Central School District.
The hamlet of Gorham started as a public house erected by Thomas Haistead in the early 19th century. Flint Creek was used to power agrist mill and Craft'ssaw mill, which was erected in 1808. Gorham soon grew to include a general store, a drug store, a hardware store and a hotel. Most of the business buildings were destroyed by a fire in 1868, however, they were soon replaced.[2]
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