Early Settlement

• The earliest settlers came from Massachusetts and Connecticut, all of which were Protestants. Moses Dewitt is recorded as the first town supervisor in 1794. He introduced town meetings to Pompey, which brought order to the new community. Between 1791 and 1800, approximately 40 families settled in Pompey. In 1845, a census recorded 4,112 residents in Pompey.
  
  

Farming Industry

• Pompey thrived after the completion of the Erie Canal, which allowed the town's agricultural industry to thrive. Farms began to appear in larger numbers and the town benefited from this affluence. Pompey became the leading community in Onondaga county as people flocked to the town for legal advice, education and the numerous shops.
  
  

Industrial Revolution

• The once flourishing farms began to suffer with the Industrial Revolution. The types of work available began to change, and so did people's diets. Sheep and cattle were herded on ranches, adding more suffering to the small farms. As of 2010, Pompey proponents still work to preserve its legacy as a major agricultural center.