Proper noun
Cattaraugus
A village in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States.
A continental divide between the Mississippi River and Great Lakes watersheds runs through Cattaraugus County The northern border of the county is formed by Cattaraugus Creek and the Allegheny River arises in the county. Source: Internet
Government and politics Cattaraugus County is run by a unicameral legislature who appoint a county "administrator." Source: Internet
Cattaraugus County was formed in 1808, split off from Genesee County. Source: Internet
Finally, in 1841, Wyoming County was created from the southern half of Genesee County, the northwest corner of Allegany County, and a small portion of the northeast corner of Cattaraugus County. Source: Internet
From 1814 to 1817, records of Cattaraugus County were divided between Belmont (the seat of Allegany County ) and Buffalo (then in Niagara County). Source: Internet
An emerging trend among Cattaraugus County's villages has been consolidation with their surrounding towns. Source: Internet