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Wayne County History
The earliest inhabitants of the land now called Wayne County were members of the Algonkian Indian group. Artifacts found throughout the county, and especially in the town of Savannah, indicate that Indians at one time did have permanent or seasonal camps in the area. In fact as far back as 10,000 years ago, hunters following the retreating glacier moved into the area to hunt such animals as mastodon and moose elk. Once agriculture was introduced into the societies, permanent settlement moved to the south of Wayne County, into the area around the Finger Lakes.
Facts
- Population: 93,765
- Year Organized: 1823
- Area: 604 Square Miles
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Wayne County Website
Your link for the official Wayne County Website.
www.co.wayne.ny.us