Cortland County, Administrative division in Central New York, US
Description
Cortland County is an administrative division in central New York that spans the area between Syracuse and Binghamton. It comprises multiple towns and villages organized around the city of Cortland as the county seat.
History
The county was established in 1808 from the southern portion of Onondaga County and named after Pierre Van Cortlandt, the first lieutenant governor of New York. This separation marked its emergence as an independent administrative unit in the state's development.
Culture
The region hosts two significant colleges that shape local education and community life. Students and faculty bring activity and engagement to the towns throughout the year.
Practical
The county maintains accessible online resources for public information and local notifications about events and services. Visitors can easily find details about the region's communities and amenities through official county platforms.
Did you know?
Local manufacturers produce specialized equipment including CNC machines and medical instruments that serve global markets. Some of these products are used in aerospace applications and space missions.
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Labrador Hollow Unique Area
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1890 House Museum
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15.6 kmSvend O. Heiberg Memorial Forest
20.9 km
Morgan Hill State Forest
20.1 km
Stage Coach Inn
17.9 km
Old Homer Village Historic District
10.2 kmMcLean Bogs
17.3 km
Randall Farm
9.5 km
Cortland County Poor Farm
6.5 km
Cincinnatus Historic District
14.8 km
Cortland County Courthouse
9 km
First Presbyterian Church Complex
9.1 km
Seventh Day Baptist Church
23.3 km
Cortland Free Library
9.1 km
Hatheway Homestead
3.9 km
Presbyterian Church of McGraw
2.4 km
William J. Greenman House
9.1 km
Town Line Bridge
15.5 km
Taylor Center Methodist Episcopal Church and Taylor District No. 3 School
11.7 kmMain Street Historic District
2.2 km
Water, Wall, and Pine Streets Lenticular Truss Bridges
9.9 km
First Presbyterian Church
16.4 km
Cortland Fire Headquarters
9.2 km
Union Valley Congregational Church
15.5 km
Peck Memorial Library
17.9 kmRipley Hill
25.5 kmGlen Haven District No. 4 School and Public Library
24.3 km
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