Lewis County Map, New York

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Lewis County, New York

Lewis County is in northern New York between the Adirondacks and the Tug Hill Plateau. It’s a place where everyone can find their niche. Lowville is the county seat and is known for its 19th-century architecture.
The county is famous for its maple syrup production. Don’t miss the annual Maple Weekend celebrations. Snowmobilers come here in winter for some of the best trails in the state. Outdoor lovers enjoy Adirondack Park, which occupies the eastern region.
Lewis County has deep ties to the American Revolution and the War of 1812. You can’t talk about Lewis without mentioning its dairy farms. It’s cheese country. Lewis County is where open spaces and close-knit communities thrive side by side.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Lewis County |
County Seat | Lowville |
Population | Approximately 26,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lowville, Lyons Falls, Copenhagen, Croghan, Port Leyden |
Interstates and Highways | New York State Route 12, New York State Route 26, New York State Route 812 |
FIPS Code | 36-049 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,290 square miles (1,275 sq mi land, 15 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | St. Lawrence County (North), Herkimer County (East), Oneida County (South), Oswego County (West), Jefferson County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | New York |
Coordinates | 43.7879° N, 75.4345° W |
Etymology | Named after Morgan Lewis, the third Governor of New York |
Major Landmarks | Tug Hill Plateau, Snow Ridge Ski Resort, Otter Creek Horse Trails |
Website | Lewis County Website |
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