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Tompkins County Facts

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Facts of Interest

  • Population: 96,501
  • Year Organized: 1817
  • Area: 476 Square Miles
  • County Seat: Ithaca
  • Main Industry: Retail Trade
  • County Legislators: 15
  • Colleges and Universities: 3
  • State Parks: 4
  • Communities: 24
  • 126 Uniformed Police Officers
  • School Districts: 7

  • Named in honor of Daniel D. Tompkins, a vice president of the United States and
    governor of New York.
  • Home to over 150 waterfalls and three gorge parks.
  • Home to the world-famous Moosewood Restaurant.
  • Home to the Ithaca Hours paper currency, recognized worldwide as a successful community development tool.
  • Home of author and astronomer Carl Sagan.
Last modified: February 25, 2008
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