Template:Wp-Genoa, New York-History

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The Sullivan Expedition moved through the area in 1779 destroying native villages and stores. Genoa became part of the Central New York Military Tract. The first settlers arrived in 1791.

The town was created as Milton in 1789 while still part of Onondaga County. The name was changed to Genoa in 1808. The town was reduced to form the town of Locke in 1802. Genoa was reduced again in 1817 to form the town of Lansing in Tompkins County.

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