Mapleton, New York facts for kids

Mapleton is a small community, often called a hamlet, located in the town of Pendleton. It's found in Niagara County, which is part of New York in the United States.

Mapleton's Early Days

Mapleton first showed up on maps in 1860. Back then, it was sometimes called Mapletown. But people had been using the name Mapleton since at least the 1840s.

A post office served the community for a while. It was open from 1850 to 1862. It reopened later, from 1889 until 1901. After that, a new system called Rural Free Delivery started. This meant mail was delivered directly to homes, so the local post office was no longer needed.

Growth and Changes

The Mapleton Presbyterian Church opened its doors in 1847. In the same year, the Buffalo & Lockport Railroad was finished. A train station was built right in Mapleton. This train station became a very important place. It made the community's center move closer to the station.

Mapleton faced a big challenge on May 28, 1925. A fire almost destroyed the entire hamlet. It started when Burt N. Thompson's barn caught fire.

Mapleton on TV

You might have heard of a town called Mapleton, New York, from the HBO TV show, The Leftovers. Even though the show is set in a town named Mapleton, it's actually filmed in Westchester County. In the show, this Mapleton is described as a suburb near New York City.