December 6 1859: Abolitionist John Brown’s body passed through Chautauqua County after his execution. 1897: Towns along the Conewango Creek protested against Jamestown dumping sewage into the waterway. 1925: The first church service broadcast in Jamestown aired on WCOL, later known as ...

December 4 — 1882: The first issue of the Dunkirk Observer was published. — 1904: The Knights of Columbus Council #929 was established in Dunkirk. — 1999: The western portion of Route 17 was officially renamed Interstate 86.

December 3 — 1810: William Peacock opened the Holland Land Company regional office in Mayville, supporting settlement efforts in Chautauqua County. — 1812: Chautauqua County’s first political meeting was held in Mayville by the Democratic-Republicans, the forerunner of today’s ...

December 2 --- 1995: St. Susan’s Soup Kitchen served its 500,000th meal, a testament to its impact on the community. --- 2011: The Cha-Tau-Qua Squares, a western square dance club, held their final dance after 42 years.

November 26, 1825 – The opening of the Erie Canal was celebrated in Mayville, an event with far-reaching consequences for Chautauqua County and all of New York State. The canal opened new avenues for trade and transportation, propelling the region into economic growth and fostering ...

November 24, 1913 – Chautauqua County native Robert H. Jackson was admitted to the bar, setting him on the path to becoming one of the most influential legal figures of the 20th century. Jackson went on to serve as U.S. Solicitor General and U.S. Supreme Court Justice, and his legacy ...