Nobleboro, formally known as Noblesboro, is a
hamlet
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located in the town of
Ohio
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in
Herkimer County,
New York
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, United States. The
South Branch West Canada Creek converges with the
West Canada Creek
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in the hamlet.
The name "Noblesboro", now Nobleboro, is derived from its situation at the boundary of a royal grant to
Sir William Johnson. The remains of a
pulpwood boom and
rossing mill on West Canada Creek, are located in Nobleboro and is commemorated today with a scenic overlook and kiosk.
References
Hamlets in Herkimer County, New York
Hamlets in New York (state)
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