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West Edmeston
hamlet
West Edmeston is located in New York
West Edmeston
West Edmeston
Location in New York
Country United States
State New York
County Madison and Otsego
Town Brookfield and Edmeston
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

West Edmeston is a small community known as a hamlet in New York, United States. It sits right on the Unadilla River. This special location means it's partly in Madison County and partly in Otsego County. Specifically, it's on the border of the Town of Brookfield and the Town of Edmeston.

West Edmeston: A Glimpse into History

West Edmeston has a rich history, especially when it comes to its community buildings.

The First Day Baptist Church

A significant event in West Edmeston's past was the opening of the new First Day Baptist Church building. This happened on August 24, 1898.

Building a Community Church

The idea for this church began in January 1897. People worked hard to make it happen. The church was officially formed in February 1898. Soon after, it became part of the Otsego County Baptist Association. This shows how important the church was to the community.

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  • Edmeston NY Dist 11 West Edmeston School a

    West Edmeston School

  • Edmeston NY Dist 11 West Edmeston School b

    West Edmeston School

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