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Franklinville, New York
Franklinville, New York was settled in 1806 by Joseph McClure. The Town of Franklinville was established in 1824 from the Town of Olean. The town has a population of 3,128 inhabitants according to the 2000 census. The town has an area of 52 square miles and is adjacent to the townships of Ellicottville, Ischua, Lyndon, and Farmersville. The town is home to the Village of Franklinville. The village is in the northwest corner of the township. Three major highways traverse the the township. New York State Route 16 is the main north-south artery.