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After 1850, the railroad was constructed and with the increased facilities for shipping thus afforded, so, also, were lumbering interests enlarged until the desirable forest growths were practically exhausted. These operations led to the founding of settlements, with stores, public houses, shops and other adjuncts of villages, and while lumber making is virtually a thing of the past the settlements have remained, and grown, fostered and supported by a rich producing agricultural region, and the latter cultivated by a thrifty and forehanded class of inhabitants. Some historical sites list his rail road station in North Cohocton, NY, however, the station actually was/is in Atlanta, NY and says Atlanta Station right on it. The way Atlanta and North Cohocton are layed out land-wise, it is easy to see how one could be confused. "Blood´s", a hamlet, is a station on the railroad, one mile from North Cohocton. It is named from Calvin Blood. This is rendered an important station on the railroad from its connection with.the Canandaigua Lake route. In the course of time the old name of "Blood's" or "Blood's Station," was discontinued and in its stead the more euphonious designation of "Atlanta" was adopted. Sources: |