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Cortland CountyA a¬A's breathtaking vistas resulted from
glaciers, which carved its valleys, shaped its hills, and watered
the region through rivers, lakes, and creeks. It was virgin
territory until just after the Revolutionary War, when New York
State designated thousands of acres to be compensation for
enlistees in two post-war regiments. By 1808, the population
approached 8,000, and people began to
petition the state legislature to create a county separate from
Onondaga. They named Cortland County after the stateA a¬A's first
lieutenant governor. As you delve into Cortland County, the
prolific and diverse
photographic collection will take you on a journey into the past,
illustrating the nuances of life, both work and play, that have
been at the core of Cortland CountyA a¬A's history and prosperity.
Learn how these vibrant communities evolved into what they are
today through the devotion of the historians at Cortland County
Historical Society.
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