Wolcottsburg, New York facts for kids
Wolcottsburg is a small community, called a hamlet, located in the town of Clarence. It's part of Erie County in New York, United States.
What is the history of Wolcottsburg?
Long ago, Wolcottsburg was first called West Prussia. This was because many people from a place called Prussia lived there. Prussia was a historical region in Europe, mostly in what is now Germany.
A German Lutheran church was built in 1873. You can still see this old church today at the end of Wolcott Road. It has been there for over 150 years!
Today, there is only one business left in Wolcottsburg, called Marvin's Bar & Grill. But a long time ago, there used to be two stores and even a hotel in the hamlet.
Where is Wolcottsburg located?
A small stream, or narrow river, flows through Wolcottsburg. It is called Black Creek. This creek finishes its journey just past Goodrich Road.
There is also a small airstrip in the western part of the hamlet. An airstrip is like a small airport runway for planes.
