Sherrill, New York
city in New York, USA
Sherrill is a city in Oneida County, New York, United States. With a population of 3,077 (2020 census), it is the state's least populous city. Sherrill is at the western end of the Town of Vernon on Route 5. Sherrill is referred to as The Silver City.
History
Sherrill was founded in 1916 through a special act of the state legislature and is named in honor of Congressman James S. Sherman's infant son Sherrill Babcock Sherman. It is unique among cities in New York, because its city charter provides that, for many purposes, it is to be treated as if it were still a village located within the town of Vernon. While other cities in New York are not subject to a town's jurisdiction, the Vernon town government continues to have jurisdiction over the territory of the city.
On September 10, 1969, Police Chief Thomas P. Reilly and Patrolman Robert A. Mumford were shot on Route 5 and Sherrill Road when questioning a man about a $500 holdup of a gas station in Canastota, NY. Martin J. Fitzpatrick killed Patrolman Mumford that day and Chief Reilly died 3 days later.
In 1997, the Oneida tribe purchased land within the city, eventually initiating a dispute about whether they had to pay taxes.
Geography
Sherrill is located at 43°04′15″N 75°35′57″W, adjacent to the border of Madison County.
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