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Chemung County, New York

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Chemung County is in the Southern Tier of New York. It’s where Mark Twain penned some of his most famous works. Elmira is the county seat and it buzzes with history. It’s known as the “Soaring Capital of America”.

The Chemung River snakes through the heart of the county, offering scenic views and recreation opportunities. You can’t miss the towering cliffs at Finger Lakes Trail. The area played a crucial role in the Underground Railroad.

The Corning Museum of Glass is just a stone’s throw away. Locals take pride in their NASCAR connection, with Watkins Glen International nearby. The county also has deep roots in aviation history, including Harris Hill Soaring.

CategoryDetails
County NameChemung County
County SeatElmira
PopulationApproximately 84,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesElmira, Horseheads, Big Flats, Southport, Chemung, Van Etten
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 86, U.S. Route 17, New York State Route 13
FIPS Code36-015
Total Area (Land and Water)411 square miles (408 sq mi land, 3 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Schuyler County (North), Tompkins County (Northeast), Steuben County (West), Tioga County (East), Tioga County, Pennsylvania (Southwest), Bradford County, Pennsylvania (South)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1340° N, 76.8032° W
EtymologyNamed after a Lenape word meaning “big horn”
Major LandmarksMark Twain Study and Quarry Farm, Arnot Art Museum, Harris Hill Soaring, Chemung River
WebsiteChemung County Website

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