First rural free delivery of
U.S. Mail in New York State
occurred October 15, 1896 in
Elba. Successful test led to
statewide implementation. — — Map (db m169563) HM
Methodist Church Erected in 1834 by Rev. Isaac Foster and 25 charter members under the Meth. Prot. faith on land deeded by Asa & Mary Babcock. It was united in 1939. — — Map (db m83122) HM