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Steuben
County, New York is found
in the beautiful Finger
Lakes Region of the
state. One of New
York's most diverse
counties, the 1400 square
miles are a combination of
quiet rural areas, a
few bustling cities where
economic growth is plentiful, and a
traditional Amish
community.
The terrain of Steuben County, cut
from glacier movement during the ice
age, is one of rolling hills and deep
valleys, with rich soil that
grows field crops, fruits and
vegetables. Many roadside
produce stands can be found on its
quiet country lanes. The
northern part of the county lies on
miles of coastline along Keuka
Lake, considered to be one of the
most beautiful lakes in the region,
with miles of
grape vineyards that produce fine
wine.
Tourism has discovered Steuben
County's beauty, and its many lakes
are the joy of fishermen
nationwide. Trout, landlocked
salmon, and some of the best bass
fishing around lure fishing
enthusiasts. Steuben County
has the highest deer population per
square mile of any New York county,
and ranks in the top 10% for turkey
population, making Steuben County a hunter's
paradise. When the autumn leaves
start their brilliant color changes,
Steuben County, NY becomes a paradise
for everyone.
The population of the County was
more than 98,000 according to the 2000
census. The County seat is Bath,
where the Steuben County Agricultural
Fair is held each year, the oldest
continuous Fair in the nation.
Craftsman abound in Bath, such as stone
workers and archery
bow makers.
The city of Corning has its fair
share of artists,
too, and has long been known as a
center for glass making and glass
art. The Corning
Museum of Glass
holds one of the largest collections
of glass in the world. Corning,
NY is also the home to two
Fortune 500 companies: Corning
Incorporated and the Dresser
Rand Company, a major
manufacturing firm. New
industries are discovering the area,
such as the new Photonics
Devices Technology plant,
located in nearby Erwin.
Steuben County is
part of a Tri-County region, including
Schuyler and
Chemung
Counties, which are being targeted
for a New York Empire District Plan,
attracting new business into this
beautiful, pristine area. Many
local and state incentives exist to
help this cause, and careful,
visionary leadership is committed
to retaining the
natural, unspoiled beauty along
with the close-knit, small town
community atmosphere of the area.
Steuben County, NY
while looking forward to a bright and
promising future, holds tightly to all
of the history and beauty that make it
a worthwhile place to live.
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