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from WikipediaRead it all ↗The area that would become the town was first settled in 1810. The town of Persia was founded in 1835 from the town of Perrysburg.
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No old photos in the archives yetWeddings on Main Street, storms, parades, school pictures, the old store. If it’s in your family album, it belongs here.
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CommonsStereum gausapatum2017
CommonsZoar Valley overlook near Forty Road parking area, Town of …2012
CommonsZoar Valley at Forty Road parking area, Town of Persia, New…2012
CommonsZoar Valley as seen from Forty Road parking area, Town of P…2012
CommonsZoar Valley MUA welcome sign at Forty Road parking area, To…2012
CommonsScenery along Point Peter Road, Town of Persia, New York, O…2012Then & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
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