Homer was formed in 1794 as part of Onondaga County. When Cortland County was established in 1808, it consisted of the townships of Virgil, Cincinnatus, Homer, Solon, and the southern half of Tully and Fabius. Solon, Little York, East Homer, and Virgil were all formed from Homer. Harford was formed from the southwest quarter of Virgil and Lapeer was formed from the southeast quarter, both in 1845. Hunts Corners was a part of Lapeer. Then, in 1829 Cortlandville was formed from the southern half of the original township of Homer and the northeast corner of Virgil. Cortland Village, McGrawville (McGraw), South Cortland, and Blodgett Mills were all part of Cortlandville.