Erie County, County in western New York, United States
Erie County extends across 2,169 square kilometers of land, featuring Lake Erie on its western border and the Niagara River to the north.
The territory, established in 1821, originated from a section of the expansive Albany County during New York State's administrative reorganization.
The county maintains a multilingual population with English speakers representing 90 percent, Spanish 3 percent, and Polish, Chinese, and Italian communities.
The region connects through major transportation routes including Interstate 90, Interstate 190, and Interstate 290, linking Buffalo with surrounding municipalities.
Erie County holds the distinction of being the most populated county in New York State outside the New York City metropolitan area.
Location: New York
Inception: 1821
Capital city: Buffalo
Shares border with: Niagara County, Wyoming County, Genesee County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, Regional Municipality of Niagara
Website: https://erie.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.75000,-78.78000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:59
Niagara Falls
43.7 km
Erie Canal
31.4 km
Highmark Stadium
2.7 km
Niagara Falls State Park
43.7 km
Horseshoe Falls
43.7 km
Eternal Flame Falls
5.8 km
USS The Sullivans
16.4 km
Maid of the Mist
44.3 km
Bridal Veil Falls
44 km
Rainbow Bridge
44.6 km
American Falls
44.1 km
MarineLand
42.5 km
Darwin D. Martin House
21.5 km
Skylon Tower
44.6 km
Peace Bridge
20.3 km
War Memorial Stadium
18.4 km
Buffalo Central Terminal
16.1 km
Buffalo City Hall
17.2 km
Graycliff
16.3 km
H. H. Richardson Complex
21.6 km
Prudential Building
16.8 km
Temple of Music
22.4 km
Roycroft
13.4 km
Journey Behind the Falls
44 km
Clifton Hill
45 km
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
16.4 km
Seneca One Tower
17.2 km
Buffalo Zoo
21.8 kmReviews
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