This historical text details the early history of Painted Post and the town of Erwin, located in New York State. The book covers the area's geography, topography, and prominent landmarks, such as historic buildings and churches. It explores the lives of notable figures who lived in Painted Post and Erwin throughout history. This comprehensive work is ideal for anyone interested in local history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.