Getzville, New York facts for kids
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Getzville, New York
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NY 270 through the hamlet of Getzville
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Town | Amherst |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14068
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
Getzville is a small community called a hamlet. It's located in the town of Amherst, which is in Erie County, New York. Getzville's ZIP code is 14068. Its post office can be found on Millersport Highway (NY 263).
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Where is Getzville?
Getzville is in western New York, just northeast of the city of Buffalo. It's right in the middle of the town of Amherst. The main part of the hamlet is where Campbell Boulevard (NY 270) and Dodge Road meet.
A Look at Getzville's Past
Getzville got its name from Joseph Goetz. He was the local postmaster and owned a copper shop and a mill. The community grew to have many German residents. By the mid-1860s, German immigrants owned many large farms and shops in the area.
In those early days, most people in Getzville were farmers. The shops in town helped with their farming needs. There was a factory that made staves (wooden strips for barrels). There was also a cooperage, which made barrels. Barrels were important for storing food and drinks like cider and beer. The town also had a creamery, a cider mill, a surgeon, and a lumber shop.
The hamlet had one main road going north and south. The center of town was between a cross street to the north and the railroad to the south. Businesses were grouped in the center, with farms all around. What is now Campbell Boulevard used to be called New Home Road. Lintz Street is now known as Dodge Road.
In 1855, a new railroad track opened in Getzville. It was part of the Canandaigua and Niagara Falls Railroad. People called this railroad the "Peanut Line" because it was small. Later, the New York Central company ran it until the late 1950s.
Schools in Getzville
Students in the Getzville area go to schools in the Williamsville Central School District. Some of the schools that students attend include Heim Elementary School, Heim Middle School, and Williamsville North High School.
Fire and Police Services
The Getzville Fire Company protects the area from fires. They have two fire stations. Station One is the larger one, located at Campbell Boulevard (NY 270) and Dodge Road. Station Two is at North Forest and Heim Roads.
Since Getzville is part of the town of Amherst, the Amherst Police Department provides police services.
