GENEVA, NEW YORK

Population: 19.6 miles
Location: The northern end of Seneca Lake 

Nearby Towns: Seneca Falls (11 miles), Canandaigua (16 miles), Penn Yan (18 miles)

 

The town of Geneva is on the North end of Seneca Lake. It has a wonderful small town feel with historic homes, a charming old town square and a “main street” (actually Exchange Street) that exudes local flavor. Pulteney Square sits at the heart of the original lay of the land, offering serenely beautiful views of Seneca Lake. The highly regarded, small liberal arts colleges Hobart and William Smith are located in Geneva.

 

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HISTORY OF GENEVA

The area was once occupied by the Seneca Tribe. During the Seven Year War (French and Indian War), the British helped fortify the village of Kanadaseaga and then develop defensive fortification during the Revolutionary War. The Seneca people were then removed from their land shortly after and European-Americans settled here around 1793. The “Village of Geneva” was incorporated in 1806, formally separating it from the surrounding area of Geneva Town. Later the village became a city through the 1871 charter.

The major industries in Geneva are tourism and winemaking, and touring the most popular combination of the two. There are plenty of Bed & Breakfasts and Hotels available, ranging from major chain hotels to independent motels and boutique hotels.

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