Overview
Schuyler County is in the western part of New York State, west of Ithaca at the south end of Seneca Lake. Watkins Glen serves as its county seat.
Key Aspects
Main Industries: Schulyer County is home to Watkins Glen International, North America’s premier racing facility. The Glen has a long and storied past from its Formula 1 roots to its position as New York’s only home to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
Land: Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound.
The Finger Lakes National Forest is in the north part of the county.
Elected Officials
Chair, County Legislature - Carl H. Blowers
Municipalities
- Catharine, Town of
- Odessa, Village of (shared with the Town of Montour)
- Cayuta, Town of
- Dix, Town of
- Watkins Glen, Village of (shared with the Town of Reading)
- Hector, Town of
- Montour, Town of
- Orange, Town of
- Reading, Town of
- Tyrone, Town of
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Watkins Glen, NY 14891