Wyoming County

Wyoming County is a region in western New York defined by rolling countryside and productive farmland scattered with small towns. The landscape consists of agricultural fields broken by modest settlements that serve the surrounding rural areas.

The county was established in 1841 after separating from Genesee County and emerged from a region contested between early colonial settlements and French colonial interests. This border history influenced how the area developed and its early settlement patterns.

Agriculture shapes how people live and work here, with dairy farming at the heart of daily routines and community identity. You see farms throughout the landscape, and local gatherings often revolve around this agricultural way of life.

Warsaw serves as the administrative center and connects to surrounding areas through U.S. Route 20A and several state highways. These main roads provide good access for traveling through the region and visiting different parts of the county.

The village of Wyoming still operates gas street lamps powered by natural gas discoveries made in the area long ago. These old lamps are a rare reminder of early resource development and remain a distinctive feature of the streetscape.

Location: New York

Inception: 1841

Capital city: Warsaw

Shares border with: Erie County, Genesee County, Livingston County, Allegany County, Cattaraugus County

Website: http://wyomingco.net

GPS coordinates: 42.83333,-78.08333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:18