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The History page provides a chronology of the rich and wonderful history of Rochester, NY. A broad overview of the greater Rochester area may be found on the Genesee River Valley page. Also consult our Landmark Society page for more information on touring or learning more about Rochester landmarks.
Apr 19, 2024 · Rochester, industrial city, seat (1821) of Monroe county, northwestern New York, U.S. It is a St. Lawrence Seaway port on the Genesee River at its outlet into Lake Ontario, 71 miles (114 km) east-northeast of Buffalo. It is the centre of a metropolitan area that includes Greece, Irondequoit,
Rochester is a city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Monroe County. It is the fourth-most populous city and 10th most-populated municipality in New York, with a population of 211,328 at the 2020 census. The city forms the core of the larger Rochester metropolitan area in Western New York, with a population of over 1.09 million ...
Rochester is the fourth-largest city in the U.S. state of New York. It has a little over 200,000 people living in it and over a million people living in the metropolitan area. It is on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. It is between the cities of Buffalo and Syracuse .
Rochester is New York State 's primary port on Lake Ontario. It is about 70 miles northeast of Buffalo . The French Jesuit missionaries Chaumonot and Fremin visited the Seneca Indians at the future site of Rochester during the 17th century.
With more than 210,000 residents, Rochester is the fourth-largest city in the state of New York, after New York City, Buffalo, and Yonkers. Lake Ontario lies to its north, with the Genesee River flowing northward through the city and over a set of three waterfalls. The historic Erie Canal also runs along the city's borders.
Downtown Rochester is the economic center of Rochester, New York, and the largest in Upstate New York, employing more than 50,000 people, and housing more than 6,000.
