Wolcottsburg is a

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in Erie County, New York, United States. Wolcottsburg NY

History

The settlement was originally known as West Prussia due to the large number of Prussian inhabitants. There is a German Lutheran church at the end of Wolcott Road that was constructed in 1873 and still stands today. Marvin's Bar & Grill is the sole remaining business in Wolcottsburg, although there were once two stores and a hotel.

Geography

A small stream, known as Black Creek, runs through the town and ends just after Goodrich Road. There is a small airstrip located in the western portion of the hamlet.

References

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