Volney Historian

Volney Historian is the local history resource for the town of Volney in Oswego County, near Fulton. The town was formed in 1806 from part of the Town of Mexico, and its story is one of the many local chapters in Oswego County’s past that the town historian helps keep alive.

Its original name was Fredericksburgh, which was changed to Volney in 1811. Town historians collect and share local records, photographs and stories, and they are often the first people to call with questions about family roots, old buildings and community milestones.

What to Know

• The town of Volney was formed in 1806 from part of the Town of Mexico.
• Its original name was Fredericksburgh, changed to Volney in 1811.
• Town historians keep local records and answer questions about community history.
• Visit Oswego County features the historian’s office.