Smyrna Town History

Wooden bridge over creek, Upperville Falls Se

Smyrna, known as the Eighth Township of the Governor's Purchase, or Chenango County Townships, was taken from Sherburne, March 28, 1808 and first named Stafford, but the name was changed April 5th of the same year to Smyrna, named it is said from the Ancient City of Asia minor*.

*Early Years in Smyrna And Our First Home Week
Author: George Albert Munson - Published 1905 / Page 9

The Complete Llistory of the Srnyrna Opera House (Town Hall)
Please see this PDF document

Additional Information Links:

• Rays Place - http://history.rays-place.com/ny/smyrna-ny.htm
• Rootsweb - http://sites.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/h-smyrna.htm

Smyrna Highway Department Hauls Tree from Village
Earlier this year, the Village of Smyrna decided to take action and remove a towering, old Maple that had been dead for many years. This large, rotting tree located on the corner of Academy Street and Route 20 was a potential danger to anyone passing by. The Village hired a contractor to safely take the tree down. Working closely with the Village, the Highway Department used their equipment and skills to remove and dispose of the huge remnants.
A job well done by all!