Dunkirk, Lake Erie port city in Chautauqua County, New York
Located at 188 meters above sea level, Dunkirk extends along Lake Erie's northern border and shares boundaries with Fredonia and the town of Dunkirk.
The Erie people inhabited the region until the 1600s when the Seneca tribe displaced them, followed by European settlement beginning in 1826.
The Chautauqua County Fair, held at the Dunkirk fairgrounds for more than 140 years, brings together local residents and visitors annually.
The city maintains dedicated police and fire departments, offering emergency services and safety programs to ensure community protection.
Brooks Locomotive Works, established in 1869, manufactured nearly 4,000 steam locomotives, making Dunkirk a notable railroad manufacturing center.
Location: Chautauqua County
Inception: 1880
Elevation above the sea: 188 m
Website: https://cityofdunkirk.com
GPS coordinates: 42.47944,-79.33389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
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