Streets of Cortland – Jewett Avenue
Right around the corner from Cortland County Historical Society is a peaceful side street called Jewett Avenue, named after Dr. Homer Octavius Jewett. Dr. Jewett owned much of the land which makes up the street today. Dr. Jewett was a long practicing and respected physician in Cortland in the 19th century. Homer Octavius Jewett was born on March 31, 1819 in Madison County, the eighth of nine children. He was the youngest boy. His father was Walter Jewett and his mother was Betsey Rockwell. They moved to Madison County from Lanesborough, Massachusetts in 1806. The land Walter purchased was heavily forested and he cleared mostRead More →