Circleville, Town of Walkill, Orange County, New York
Prior to 1791, this area was a thick forest with a single log house, occupied by a Mr. Coddington. Circleville's post office was established in 1850. There was a blacksmith shop, wagon shop, shoe shop and two creameries.
Samuel Bull, Sr., a blacksmith who settled near Circleville, is said to have been employed on the chain used in the obstruction of the Hudson river during the Revolution.
Church services were held in the "White School House" until the Circleville Presbyterian Church was built.
The name Circleville was given to the Church and Village by Mrs. Mary Bull who thought Circleville, in Ohio, was a very pleasant name.
Circleville Map by Mapquest (Click on Aerial Image and-or zoom in )