Town of Parma records

Collection — Container: 1-2

Identifier: 2024-028

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1800-1872

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical / Historical

The town of Parma was originally known as Northampton, and then Fairfield. The town of Parma was officially recognized on April 8, 1808 and the name was changed to Parma after a town of the same name located in Italy. The first settlers of Parma were the Davis family in 1805. By 1809 Elisha Davis has built the first tavern. The first store was built in 1812 by J. Thompson, which also stood as the first post office in the newly named town. This area soon became known in the town of Parma as "Parma Corners."