Cortland, County seat in Southern Tier region, New York, United States.
Description
Cortland is a city in the Southern Tier region of New York set at approximately 1,130 feet elevation, nestled within the Appalachian Plateau landscape. The downtown area contains a university campus, local shops, and residential neighborhoods, with outdoor recreation areas surrounding the city.
History
The city was founded in 1791 and named after Pierre Van Cortlandt, the first lieutenant governor of New York who played a prominent role in the state's early history. It was officially incorporated as New York's 41st city in 1900.
Culture
The State University of New York at Cortland shapes daily life through student presence, campus events, and research activities that draw people from surrounding areas. This institution serves as a major employer and gathering place for the region.
Practical
The city is accessible via several highways and local bus services, with nearby airports for visitors from farther away. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can explore numerous trails and parks in the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The city seal displays forty-one stars, with forty representing previously incorporated cities and one central star symbolizing Cortland's position as the state's 41st city. This design detail is often overlooked but admired by those interested in local history.
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1890 House Museum
496 mLime Hollow
6.7 km
Old Homer Village Historic District
4 kmMcLean Bogs
9 km
Randall Farm
1.7 km
Cortland County Poor Farm
4.6 km
Cortland County Courthouse
409 m
First Presbyterian Church Complex
314 m
Cortland Free Library
294 m
Hatheway Homestead
13.3 km
Presbyterian Church of McGraw
7 km
William J. Greenman House
499 mMain Street Historic District
7.3 km
Water, Wall, and Pine Streets Lenticular Truss Bridges
4.1 km
First Presbyterian Church
15.2 km
Cortland Fire Headquarters
222 m
Southworth House
15.4 km
Tompkins Street–Main Street Historic District
730 m
Little York Pavilion
12.4 kmPlaza 6 Cinemas
2.5 kmCortland Repertory Theatre
12.4 kmElm Tree Golf Course
8.3 kmNor’easter Mountain Coaster
10.5 kmCascades Indoor Waterpark
10.1 kmStone Hedges Golf
13.5 kmNew York State Grange Museum
1.1 kmHarry A. Calale Park
4.6 kmGrange Museum
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