Situated in a glacial valley, the old and quaint village of Homer is rich in history, culture and people. The region was part of the Central New York Military Tract, from which the cash-poor federal government granted land to soldiers of the American Revolution to pay them for their service. `Homer` was the name of one of the townships in the Military Tract, this name being assigned by a town clerk. The area was settled in 1791. The Town of Homer was established when Onondaga County was formed in 1794. Cortland County was subsequently formed from Onondaga County. In 1835, the village of Homer set itself off from the town by incorporation. The unique character comes from our small-town, rural atmosphere, our broad, charming tree-lined streets, a rich and varied collection of eighteenth and nineteenth century homes and commercial buildings, and the Victorian business district.
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