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Tompkins County History

Tompkins County has been shaped by its land and the people who came here to live on it. It is an area of great natural beauty with Cayuga Lake at its center and gorges, creeks and hills all around. Its geography and climate have challenged those who lived and worked here, but they have also presented opportunities and spurred creative solutions.

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Facts

  • Population: 96,501
  • Year Organized: 1817
  • Area: 476 Square Miles

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Census Information

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Tompkins County Website

Your link for the official Tompkins County Website.
www.co.tompkins.ny.us

Last modified: June 04, 2008
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