Lounsberry, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lounsberry
hamlet
Lounsberry Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Tioga

Lounsberry is a small community known as a hamlet. It is located within the town of Nichols. This area is part of Tioga County, in New York, United States. Lounsberry was once called Canfield Corners. A very important place in Lounsberry is a large Best Buy distribution center. This center is the biggest employer in the entire town of Nichols.

Exploring Lounsberry's Past

Early Days of Lounsberry

The community of Lounsberry gets its name from an early settler. Benjamin Lounsberry Jr. moved to the Nichols area. He came with the family of Jonathan Platt. Jonathan Platt had married Benjamin's widowed mother.

Benjamin Lounsberry Jr. later married Elizabeth Platt. They had nine children together. As this family grew, many households in the area had the Lounsberry name. By the late 1800s, about 30 families were named Lounsberry. This is why the area became known as "Lounsberry." Today, at least one family with the historic Lounsberry surname still lives there.

Railroad Connections

Lounsberry was also served by a major railway line. The main line of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad passed through Lounsberry. This railway was active in the area at least until 1903. It helped connect Lounsberry to other places.

Historic Markers in Lounsberry

Lounsberry is home to two New York State Historic Markers. These markers are like special signs that tell about important historical events. One marker points out the Hamlet of Lounsberry itself. The other marker shows the location of a very old ferry crossing. This ferry operated before the year 1800. It helped people cross the river to Tioga Center.

Impact of the 2011 Flood

On Thursday, September 8, 2011, Lounsberry faced a major challenge. The Susquehanna River experienced severe flooding. This flood greatly affected Lounsberry. Many residents saw their homes damaged or lost due to the rising waters.