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Monroe County History

On the lake plain of the prehistoric waters of Lake Iroquois, is the watershed for a vast network of sparkling creeks draining northwards into Lake Ontario. Here was located the port city of the Genesee Valley, at Charlotte. A series of three waterfalls at Rochester once impeded navigation, but provided abundant power for many mills sites along the banks.

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  • Population: 1,098,201
  • Year Organized:1821
  • Area: 659 Square Miles

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Census Information

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Monroe County Website

Your link for the official Monroe County Website.
www.monroecounty.gov

Last modified: August 26, 2010
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