SENECA FALLS

village in Seneca county, N.Y. about 160 m. N.W. of Albany, located on the Seneca River and Barge Canal and served by the New York Central Railroad. The falis after which the town is named affords excellent water power, which has aided in the development of grist and woolen mills, machine shops, fire engine and pump works and furniture factories. Situated in a fertile agricultural region, the town has a large trade in fruit, farm and dairy products. The village, which received its charter of incorporation in 1831, is governed by a president and board of trustees. There are several churches, good public and parish schools, a high school, academy, public library, four newspapers and four banking