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Wayne County is located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario between the cities of Rochester and Syracuse in the northern Finger Lakes Region. Key Aspects Main Industries: Tourism and agriculture are major tenants of Wayne County's economy.
Explore the Erie Canal, Quaint Villages and Spectacular Scenic Beauty. Welcome to Wayne County, New York! We are located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario between the cities of Rochester and Syracuse in the northern Finger Lakes Region.The Seaway Trail (a national scenic byway) and the Historic Erie Canal wind through our rural county ...
We are rich in history…drive the Seaway Trail which traverses through the northern part of our county or follow the Historic Erie Canal that flows near our southern border. Our small towns and villages celebrate our history and charm with annual events throughout the year. Come visit Wayne County!
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Wayne County was founded in 1787 and incorporated in 1821. We are strategically located midway between Rochester and Syracuse just north of the New York State Thruway (I-90). F rom any Wayne County location, you can easily drive from a picturesque country setting to the heart of these upstate cities, realizing the best in both urban and rural ...
The Old Wayne County Court House. Past Justices. Standing Committees. Economic Development & Planning Committee. Finance Committee. Government Operations Committee. Health & Medical Services Committee. Human Services Committee. Public Safety Committee. Public Works Committee. Capital Plan (PDF) County Budget. Local Laws.
Brief History & Historical Sites. Wayne County, originally included in lands of Ontario and Seneca Counties, became a separate county on April 11, 1823. The county's history actually begins long before 1823. Little has been written about the early Indians who lived in and around Wayne County.
