Canisteo

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Set in the 1840s, the story unfolds with the construction of the Erie Railroad, transforming the Canisteo Valley into an industrial hub by 1851. The rapid growth of the town and surrounding hamlets is highlighted, along with a unique feature from the 1930s where an alfalfa farmer planted Scotch pines to create a visible sign of the town's name, which gained recognition in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Today, Canisteo is a tranquil bedroom community known for its agriculture and outdoor activities, attracting visitors for hunting and local produce.