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Le Roy, NY

Le Roy, or more commonly LeRoy, is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States.

The town is named after one of the original landowners, Herman Le Roy. The town lies on the southwestern edge of Monroe County. Within the town is the village of Le Roy. The Jell-O gelatin dessert was invented and first manufactured in Le Roy.

The area was first settled in 1793. The town of Le Roy was established in 1812 as the "Town of Bellona" from part of the town of Caledonia (Livingston County). The name was later changed to "Le Roy" in 1813, after New York City merchant and land speculator Herman LeRoy.

The Jell-O gelatin dessert was invented and first manufactured in Le Roy, and the Jell-O Museum is located in the town. General Foods closed the Jell-O factory in 1964 and relocated to Dover, Delaware.

Le Roy was the home of Calvin Keeney, who was the first breeder to successfully produce a stringless green bean.

Le Roy also has a 100-inch tall, 290 lb. replica of the Statue of Liberty located on Wolcott Street on the banks of Oatka Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 42.2 square miles (109.2 km2), all land. The east town line is the border of Monroe and Livingston counties.

Oatka Creek, a tributary of the Genesee River, flows northward through the town and was a source of water power for early mills. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes across the northern part of the town. The western terminus of Interstate 490 is also here.

The town rests atop the Onondaga Formation which forms an escarpment that faces north and runs east/west, just north of the village. The limestone rock is highly fossiliferous, of Devonian age, and extensively quarried. It is used for road building as crushed rock, and the manufacture of Portland cement. In the eastern part of the town is a community named Lime Rock.

Health and wellness are paramount in Le Roy, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Le Roy Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include BeyonDriven Fitness and Performance and Wolcott Street School Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Le Roy, such as the  Hojack Trail and Cheektowaga Historic Rails to Trails. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Le Roy, NY are the Jell-O Museum, Limerock Speedway, and Genesee Country Village & Museum.

Population: 7,298 (2018). Zip code: 14482. Area code(s): 585. Elevation: 932 ft (284 m). Area: 42.17 sq mi (109.23 km2).

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What is Le Roy, NY, known for? 

The Jell-O gelatin dessert was invented and first manufactured in Le Roy, and the Jell-O Museum is located in the town. General Foods closed the Jell-O factory in 1964 and relocated to Dover, Delaware. Le Roy was the home of Calvin Keeney, who was the first breeder to successfully produce a stringless green bean. Le Roy also has a 100-inch tall, 290 lb. replica of the Statue of Liberty located on Wolcott Street on the banks of Oatka Creek.

What is the poverty rate in Le Roy, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Le Roy village households was $62,833. Le Roy village households made slightly more than Granville town households ($62,817) and Black Brook households ($62,784). However, 6.4% of Le Roy village families live in poverty.

Is Le Roy, NY a good place to live? 

Living in Le Roy offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Le Roy and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Le Roy are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Le Roy, NY

LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility 

Le Roy Parks and Recreation Department

BeyonDriven Fitness and Performance 

Wolcott Street School Fitness Center

Hojack Trail 

Cheektowaga Historic Rails to Trails

Jell-O Museum

Limerock Speedway

Genesee Country Village & Museum.

NewYork Demographics

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