The Town of Taylor

Introduction

The Hamlet of Taylor is a curve on NYS Rte. 26, between Cincinnatus and Pitcher. This small, unassuming Town changed the history of the nuclear industry when, supported by Cortland and Chenango Counties, they refused to be the site of a nuclear waste dump.

History of the Town

Taylor was, at one time, a part of the town of Solon, and was included in the historical 'military track'. The Town was formed on December 5th, 1849 and named in honor of General Zachary Taylor, later President of the United States. The Town comprises 18,738 acres and 1724 parcels, with a small pond in almost the exact center. The little settlement by the pond is called Taylor Center, or Solon Pond . There are two other villages in Town; Union Valley, formerly called Dorantown, and Taylor, at different times called East Solon, Taylorville and Bangall.

Population Characteristics

Taylor is predominantly a farm community with singlefamily dwellings. Residents work in Cincinnatus, Cortland, Syracuse and Binghamton. There are some summer second home residents.

Physical Characteristics

Natural Resources: There are 50 acres of natural forest, with streams crisscrossing the landscape.

Transportation/Highways: Taylor is on NYS Route 26, between Pitcher and Cincinnatus. The border between the two towns is Town Line Road.

Community Facilities and Services

Utilities: New York State Gas and Electric (NYSEG) is the local power source.

Water and sewer: There is no municipal water. All water supplied by dug wells. There is no municipal sewage.

Education: Taylor is served by the Cincinnatus Central School in Cincinnatus, K - 12.

Fire and Emergency: Taylor subcontracts its fire and emergency squad services from Cincinnatus.

Health Care: The Cincinnatus Family Health Network rural health center is 3 miles away. For full hospital services, the nearest location is the Cortland Regional Medical Center in the City of Cortland.

Recreational and Tourist Attractions: Snowmobile riding, cross country skiing, hunting and gardening are recreational activities in Taylor.The Finger Lakes Trail passes through Taylor.

Churches: There are 5 churches in Taylor.

Land Use/Planning

Planned development is encouraged in keeping with the rural nature of the Town of Taylor.