Town of Westfield, Administrative town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States
The town of Westfield extends over 47 square miles along Lake Erie, featuring vineyards that slope down toward sandy beaches and steep cliffs.
James McMahan established the first settlement in 1802 near Chautauqua Creek, building a mill that was later dismantled during the War of 1812.
The McClurg Museum in Westfield maintains exhibits of regional artifacts and documents that tell the story of Chautauqua County's development.
The town connects to major transportation routes including Interstate 90, US Route 20, and railway lines operated by CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern.
The Barcelona Lighthouse, constructed in 1829, earned distinction as the first lighthouse in the world to operate using natural gas for illumination.
Location: Chautauqua County
GPS coordinates: 42.32228,-79.57810
Latest update: June 9, 2025 09:41
Chautauqua Institution
15.6 km
Midway State Park
18.5 km
Barcelona Light
2.5 km
Point Chautauqua Historic District
13.5 km
McClurg Museum
139 m
L. Bliss House
469 m
Rorig Bridge
690 m
Gerald Mack House
416 m
Frank A. Hall House
334 m
Nixon Homestead
760 m
East Main Street Historic District
835 m
Reuben Wright House
1.8 km
Henry Dwight Thompson House
948 m
Smith Memorial Library
15.7 km
French Portage Road Historic District
341 m
Harriet Campbell-Taylor House
934 m
Ward House
730 m
Reuben Gridley Wright Farm Complex
1.7 km
Atwater-Stone House
393 m
Stockton State Forest
15.6 km
York-Skinner House
302 m
Fay-Usborne Mill
555 m
Barcelona Beach and Dan Reed Pier
2.9 km
Lewis Miller Cottage
15.7 km
Norton Hall
15.4 km
Ripley Beach
7.9 km
McMahan Homestead
1.6 km
Miller Bell Tower
15.6 kmReviews
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