Tioga County

Tioga County is an administrative division in New York's Southern Tier region, encompassing several towns and villages with their own distinct qualities. A major river flows through the area, shaping the landscape of the county's larger communities.

The county was established in 1791 as a separate administrative entity carved from a larger territory. This founding moment set the stage for its development as an independent region.

The name reflects Iroquois roots, with local communities today preserving stories of their heritage through museums and historic buildings that line the downtown areas. Walking through these towns, you see how the past remains woven into everyday places where people still gather and work.

The county seat is located in Owego, where main administrative offices and services are concentrated in the downtown core. The towns here are walkable, making it easy to explore the region on foot.

The northern edge of this county reaches heights of around 2,000 feet (600 meters), the highest point in the Southern Tier region. This elevation creates varied landscapes and views compared to the flatter areas further south.

Location: New York

Inception: February 16, 1791

Capital city: Owego

Shares border with: Bradford County, Cortland County, Broome County, Susquehanna County, Chemung County, Tompkins County

Website: http://tiogacountyny.com

GPS coordinates: 42.17000,-76.30000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:38