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Cortland County, New York

County seat: Cortland

Cortland County sits between the Finger Lakes and the Tughill Plateau, centered on the city of Cortland and SUNY Cortland. It is a crossroads county with manufacturing, agriculture and easy access to Skaneateles and the eastern Finger Lakes.

Cities, Towns & Communities

  • Cortland
  • Homer
  • McGraw
  • Cincinnatus
  • Truxton
  • Preble

1 full community guide available in this county.

Attractions

  • 1890 House Museum
  • SUNY Cortland
  • Cortland County Historical Society

Parks & Recreation

  • Fillmore Glen State Park
  • Dwyer Memorial County Park
  • Hoxie Gorge

Transportation

I-81 and Route 13 intersect at Cortland, roughly 30 minutes from Syracuse and Ithaca.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the county seat of Cortland County?

Cortland is the county seat and largest city.

Is Cortland in the Finger Lakes?

Cortland is usually grouped with Central New York, though it sits close to the eastern Finger Lakes.

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