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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 ...
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.
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 ...
Explore Wayne County... Fun awaits both the visitor and local citizens of Wayne County, New York. Outdoor recreation, amazing museums, unique local restaurants, distinctive retail stores and an amazing array of entertaining events await those who are ready to explore. Enjoy the journey!
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.
Wayne County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 91,283. The county seat is Lyons. The name honors General Anthony Wayne, an American Revolutionary War hero and American statesman. The county is part of the Finger Lakes region of the state.
