Williamstown Historian

The Williamstown Historian is the town’s keeper of local history in Williamstown, in Oswego County. Town historians collect records, photographs and stories so residents can learn how the community came to be.

Williamstown became an official town in 1804 after separating from Mexico, which was then part of Oneida County. Oswego County itself was formed later, from parts of neighboring counties, so the history of the area is tied to several places.

What to Know

• Williamstown became an official town in 1804.
• It separated from the town of Mexico, then part of Oneida County.
• Town historians collect local records, photos and stories.
• The Williamstown Historian is featured by Visit Oswego County.