Bemus Point dates to 1806, and 33% of its homes were built before 1940
How Bemus Point began
When was Bemus Point founded?
Bemus Point dates its founding to 1806 (Wikidata). Its post office opened in 1863.
History across the town line
Each neighbor’s History grade, on the same three inputs.
Questions about Bemus Point’s history
What year was Bemus Point founded?
In 1806, according to Wikidata. Bemus Point’s post office opened in 1863.
Memory lane
What the archives can’t tell you, neighbors can.
Where this page comes from
Founding dates: Wikidata, Wikipedia, the U.S. post office records of Blevins & Helbock (CC0) and the Census. Homes by year built: Census ACS 2020–24. National Register of Historic Places: National Park Service (list of May 22, 2026). Old photos, postcards and papers: Wikimedia Commons, the Library of Congress and other public archives, credited on each item’s page. Maps: U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (via Esri) and Sanborn fire-insurance maps (Library of Congress). History text and census tables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Places that used to be: USGS Geographic Names Information System (2021). How TownRatings grades history →