The Town of Aurora was founded in 1818, fourteen years after the first settler Jabez Warren obtained a contract from the Holland Land Company for 1,443 acres and made it his familys home in 1804. Previously, Native Americans lived in the area. The town is thirty-six square miles with a current population of approximately 14,000, which includes the Village of East Aurora, the hamlets of...
The historic Town of Aurora has plenty of unique attractions for people searching for a close, fun-filled daytrip. The Village of East Aurora and Town of Aurora have been home to some amazing people and movements, including President Millard Fillmore, the Roycroft Arts & Crafts movement and the founders of the international toy company, Fisher-Price.