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Elko, New York

Elko, New York

Elko, which included part of the Seneca Nation within its borders, was forcibly displaced by eminent domain to make way for Kinzua Dam. Several other Seneca towns were also evicted and inundated, despite protests to stop the dam by the Seneca and settler allies.

About this community

Dam
Kinzua Dam
River
Allegheny River
Established
1890
Inundated
1965