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Cortland County History
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Agriculture
The settlers transformed this heavily wooded region into tillable acres supporting mixed crop agriculture.
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Beginnings
Cortland County is located in the glaciated Appalachian Plateau area of Central New York, midway between Syracuse and Binghamton.
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Education
State University College at Cortland is a four-year program, higher education school in Cortland.
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Industry
The county's industrial history goes back to 1789 when the first grist mill in the county was established in the Town of Homer.
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Military
The County of Cortland has a rich military history.
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The People
The first settlers of Cortland County were primarily of English and Dutch descent and most had been born in the United States.
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Recreation
Outdoor recreation is an important employer in Cortland County year-round. There are also a number of indoor recreational activities in Cortland County.
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Settlement
Eastern New Yorkers and New Englanders, wanting new land to farm, welcomed the opening of this frontier.
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Today's Economy
Get a brief overview of today's economy in Cortland County.