On New York State Route 97 at Creamery Road, on the left when traveling north on New York State Route 97.
In 1834 John Hankins bought the land now called Hankins. He built the first store, blacksmith shop and sawmill—main industry lumbering. Was Justice of Peace and then Supervisor of the town in 1851[.] Erie R.R. named it Hankins Station. — — Map (db m121873) HM