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Livingston County History

Livingston County, formed from Ontario and Genesee Counties on February 23, 1821, was named in honor of Chancellor Robert Livingston, an eminent jurist, statesman and distinguished patron of agriculture. Between 1822 and 1857 the county annexed more land from Allegany and Steuben Counties to make up a total of seventeen towns including: Avon, Caledonia, Conesus, Geneseo (county seat), Groveland, Leicester, Lima, Livonia, Mount Morris, North Dansville, Nunda, Ossian, Portage, Sparta, Springwater, West Sparta and York.

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  • Population: 64, 328
  • Year Organized:1821
  • Area: 632 Square Miles

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Census Information

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Livingston County Website

Your link for the official Lewis County Website.
www.co.livingston.state.ny.us

Last modified: June 04, 2008
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