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Geneseo, NY

Geneseo is a town in Livingston County in the Finger Lakes region of New York, United States. It is at the south end of the five-county Rochester Metropolitan Area. The population of the town was 10,483 at the 2010 census.

The English name "Geneseo" is an anglicization of the Iroquois name for the earlier Iroquois town there, Gen-nis-he-yo (which means "beautiful valley"). The village of Geneseo lies within the western portion of the town. The village and town are known today mainly as the home of the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Near Geneseo was the largest Seneca village, Chenussio, a center of power for the Iroquois Confederacy. It was also the confederacy's "bread basket", with orchards, vineyards, and fields of maize and vegetables. During the American Revolution, the Seneca joined the British and the Tories against the colonists who were fighting for independence. The alliance's raids from the west were a major threat to the American cause, and General Washington sent the Sullivan Expedition to neutralize the Iroquois. As Sullivan's army approached Geneseo with their "scorched earth" policy, the Senecas repeatedly fell back. 

However, a large Seneca party ambushed one of Sullivan's scouting parties, carried them as prisoners to Geneseo, and tortured them to death. When Sullivan's troops arrived and found the savagely mutilated bodies, they became enraged and destroyed anything that could support the Iroquois. No longer able to raid from Geneseo and the surrounding area, about 5,000 Seneca fled to British-held Fort Niagara, where they spent one of the coldest winters on record, with much loss of life, in camps outside the fort with only a small amount of supplies the British could spare.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of 45.1 square miles (116.9 km²), of which 43.9 square miles (113.8 km²) are land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), or 2.65%, are water. The Genesee River defines the western town line, and Conesus Lake is part of the eastern town line. Interstate 390 and U.S. Route 20A pass through the town, along with State Routes 39, 63, and 256.

The residents of Geneseo have access to quality health and wellness facilities through Noyes Memorial Hospital, which provides comprehensive medical services to the community. The town's surroundings are blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, offering numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Letchworth State Park, often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is a short drive away, where hiking, picnicking, and enjoying the scenic Genesee River Gorge are popular pastimes. For fitness enthusiasts, Geneseo The Workout Center provides a well-equipped gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and personal training services. The Shakti Yoga - Geneseo offers classes in yoga and meditation, promoting flexibility, mindfulness, and overall well-being. Geneseo Family Chiropractic specializes in chiropractic care for spinal health, pain management, and holistic wellness. Planet Fitness is also available, offering a friendly atmosphere with a variety of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. These diverse options make Geneseo a vibrant hub for health, wellness, and active living, enhancing the quality of life for its community members.

Top Sites in Geneseo Town, NY: The Wadsworth Homestead, The Geneseo Riviera, Livingston County Historical Society, National Warplane Museum.

Population: 8,019 (2011). ZIP Code: 14454. Area codes:585. Elevation: 909 ft (277 m). Area: 45.14 sq mi (116.92 km²).

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What is the town of Geneseo, NY known for?

Geneseo has a growing tourism industry with many fine and varied accommodations. Geneseo is home to the Livingston County Historical Society and the 1941 Historical Aircraft Museum. There are art galleries, restaurants, and wineries.

What is the median income of Fulton City, NY?

In 2022, Geneseo, NY had a population of 7.71k people with a median age of 21.2 and a median household income of $37,701. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Geneseo, NY declined from 8,140 to 7,713, a −5.25% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,223 to $37,701, a 10.2% increase.

What is the crime rate in Geneseo, NY?

NeighborhoodScout's research shows that Geneseo's violent crime rate is 1 per one thousand inhabitants, which is about average for all communities in America, across all population sizes. Violent crimes that are tracked and included in this rate are armed robbery, aggravated assault, rape (not statutory), murder, and non-negligent manslaughter. Roughly similar to the national average, our analysis shows that your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime in Geneseo is one in 969.

Sources

Wikipedia 

SUNY Geneseo

Noyes Memorial Hospital

Sofia Health

Data USA

Letchworth State Park

Livingston County Historical Society and Museum

Genesee Valley Hunt

Town of Geneseo

Neighborhood Scout

The Wadsworth Homestead

The Geneseo Riviera

Livingston County Historical Society

National Warplane Museum

Geneseo The Workout Center

Shakti Yoga - Geneseo

Healthgrades

Planet Fitness

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