On land freed from American Indians upon the orders of George Washington; the town of Ovid was formed in 1794; after military lots were numbered by Simeon DeWitt and his assistants. In 1860; construction was completed on three brick buildings that became known as the Three Bears; which served as the town�s courthouse; eventually served as the Seneca County Seat; and now serve as the Town of Ovid municipal offices. Gradually; more settlers came; cleared land; built roads; started businesses; and founded churches and schools. Bordered by the Seneca and Cayuga Lakes; where barges were used to transport goods; the town developed a vibrant farming community with productive orchards and vineyards. Tourism flourished; and summer homes were built by those looking to escape the city. One of these summer homes was that of Herman Westinghouse; who worked together with his brother George Westinghouse on their company�s myriad inventions.
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