Incorporated in 1845; Sparta was once a Colonial farming village comprised of stone mills; general stores; and one-room schoolhouses. Summer visitors from surrounding metropolitan areas were drawn to Sparta in the late 1800s for the fresh mountain air. During that time; Thomas Edison came to Sparta to extract iron ore at his massive Edison village manufacturing plant on Sparta Mountain. The 1920s saw the development of Lake Mohawk; permanently changing the landscape of the township as the windswept Brogden Meadow was transformed into a sparkling 3-mile-long lake; which attracted hundreds of part-time residents. While Sparta is no longer a farming community; mining town; or seasonal vacation destination; today�s residents take great pride in its small-town appeal and rich; colorful past.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. excellent book. pictures are wonderfulBy Michael C Parkerexcellent book.pictures are wonderful.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great infoBy KHThe book is full of great information on the area. It is fascinating. I would recommend it to anyone interested in this area.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Cruising the lake and timeBy S. DowlerThe Chautauqua Lake and its surrounding countryside have been a retreat and rest spot for more than a century. For those who live along its shores. it is much more than a tourist destination. it is friendship. neighborhood. community and that enduring depth of peace that comes from being home.You may find in Currie and Crockers tour of the Chautauqua region a familiarity of place and story that will take you back to your own home wherever you declare it to be.
