Lairdsville is a
hamlet
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in
Oneida County, in the
U.S. state
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of
New York
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. It is located within the town of
Westmoreland and is on
NY Route 5.
History
A post office called Lairdsville was established in 1824, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900. The community was named for Samuel Laird, an early settler.
References
Hamlets in Oneida County, New York
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