Lake Pleasant was formed in 1812 from part of the town of Wells, before the formation of Hamilton County, with about 300 residents. It was a large area with scattered settlements and large reaching boundaries. It extended north indefinitely and to the west to the Herkimer County line. Hamilton County became a provisional county in 1816 but since it lacked enough residents it was counted along with Montgomery County.
Lake Pleasant was formed in 1812 from part of the town of Wells before the formation of Hamilton County with about 300 residents It was a large area with scattered settlements and large reaching boundaries It extended north indefinitely and to the west to the Herkimer County line Hamilton County became a provisional county in 1816 but since it lacked enough residents it was counted along with Montgomery County