Forestville is a village in northern Chautauqua County, located in the Town of Hanover. It was incorporated in 1848. The first settlers were the Tupper brothers in 1805. The community began in 1808 as "Walnut Falls." Also known as "Moore's Hills," the name was changed to "Forestville" in 1820. George Abbott, the famous Broadway producer and playwright, was born in Forestville on June 25, 1887.