<P> The City of Buffalo , formerly known as Buffalo Creek , received its name from the creek that flows through it . However , the origin of the creek 's name is unclear , with several unproven theories existing . Early French explorers reported the abundance of buffalo on the Eastern shore of Lake Erie , but their presence on the banks of Buffalo Creek is still a matter of debate , although American Bison did range into western NY state at one time . Neither the Native American name Teyohoseroron ( the Place of the Basswoods ) nor the French name Riviere aux Chevaux ( River of Horses ) survived , so the current name likely dates to the British occupation which began with the capture of Fort Niagara in 1759 . </P>
<P> The City of Buffalo , formerly known as Buffalo Creek , received its name from the creek that flows through it . However , the origin of the creek 's name is unclear , with several unproven theories existing . Early French explorers reported the abundance of buffalo on the Eastern shore of Lake Erie , but their presence on the banks of Buffalo Creek is still a matter of debate , although American Bison did range into western NY state at one time . Neither the Native American name Teyohoseroron ( the Place of the Basswoods ) nor the French name Riviere aux Chevaux ( River of Horses ) survived , so the current name likely dates to the British occupation which began with the capture of Fort Niagara in 1759 . </P>
where did buffalo new york get its name
where did buffalo new york get its name
from the creek that flows through it .
from the creek that flows through it .