Sherwood, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sherwood, New York
Hamlet
Sherwood, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Cayuga
Town	Scipio

Sherwood is a small community, also known as a hamlet. It is found in Cayuga County, New York, United States. Sherwood is known for its interesting history and several important old buildings.

Historic Places in Sherwood

Sherwood is home to several special historical sites. These places are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, districts, and sites that are important to the history of the United States.

The historic places in Sherwood include:

• The Augustus Howland House at 1395 Sherwood Road.
• The Slocum and Hannah Howland House at 1781 Sherwood Road.
• The Job and Deborah Otis House at 1882-1886 Sherwood Road.
• The Sherwood Equal Rights Historic District, located around Sherwood Road and NY 34B. This district is a historic area that played a role in the fight for equal rights.

Famous People from Sherwood

Sherwood has been the home of some notable people.

• Amy Otis was a talented painter who was born and grew up in Sherwood.
• Emily Howland was a Quaker abolitionist from Sherwood. This means she was a member of the Quaker religious group and worked hard to end slavery.