Cortland County

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: New York

Inception: 1808

Capital city: Cortland

Shares border with: Onondaga County, Tioga County, Chenango County, Broome County, Madison County, Tompkins County, Cayuga County

Website: http://cortland-co.org

GPS coordinates: 42.60000,-76.06667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:31