Skaneateles NY

Skaneateles lies on one of the several Finger Lakes. It is an affluent community of much beauty. Derek Jetter is rumored to be building a home here. Founded in 1830, it was originally part of the town of Marcellus, and was incorporated as a village in 1833.

According to the Skaneateles history page Irish immigrants came here to work in factories, industries, and on the Erie Canal. Others became farmers or merchants. Many wealthy New York City residents summered here due to the climate and beautiful waters.

Take a look..

The Historic Sherwood Inn

Aren’t these homes exquisite? And they overlook the Lake – what a view from the porch…

A modern beauty in the area..

A home which was on the Underground Railroad.

And for those who are interested in historic cemeteries – the Lakeview Cemetery

The Burrows Chapel – owner of the Burrows-Mohawk Mills built this Chapel.

Another interesting visit to a Finger Lakes small-town.

You never know what you’ll find as you travel..

What a deal!

Another deal was this lovely nature trail.

As I walked the trail noted stone walls, slight water falls, and much beauty amongst playgrounds and picnic tables. Wondered what these former sites were. Later I found the area was formerly a rail road line, and the waters provided power for a grist, paper and woodworking mill. At one point there was also a ceramic factory and boat building operation on the trail. What a fascinating history. For the exact location of this Skaneateles, New York, find check out,

https://www.traillink.com/trail/charlie-major-nature-trail/

and bring the kids. Dogs not allowed but saw many on a leash.