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Schuyler County Facts

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Facts of Interest

  • Population: 19226
  • Year Organized: 1854
  • Area: 329 Square Miles
  • County Seat: Watkins Glen
  • Main Industry: Retail Trade
  • County Legislators 8
  • State Parks: 1
  • Cities, Towns and Villages: 15
  • 16 Uniformed Police Officers
  • School Districts: 2

  • Named in honor of General Philip Schuyler, one of the four major generals of the Continental Army.
  • Home of the Lamoka Lake Prehistoric Site.
  • Home of the Clawsen House/ Brick Tavern House Historic Site and Museum.
  • Home of the Cardboard Boat Regatta.
  • Home of the Lee School National Historic Landmark.
  • Home of Finger Lakes National Forest.
Last modified: February 25, 2008
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