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Short History of Geneva, New York
Standing on the ancestral lands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Geneva appears to have received its present-day name by the late 1780s, with a population that fluctuated between three and six permanent family dwellings. In 1793 roads were laid out for what had become a growing settlement, establishing streets that overlooked the lake and away from “swampy” areas. Geneva became a village in 1806, although incorporation papers were not made official until 1812. With its steady growth, village leaders began looking to change its charter in the 1890s. By a vote of 475-302, citizens passed a charter to make Geneva a city in 1897. The state legislation approved the charter later that year, and, on January 1, 1898, this community officially became the City of Geneva, New York.
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A Great Place to Call Home Filled with Forward-Thinkers Focused on Community
Whether you are a new or current resident, the City of Geneva is a great place to call home. Geneva is a city for forward-thinkers and makes economic and community development a priority. It uses public resources wisely and delivers unique value to its residents.
Geneva is a city of many assets. It is a community of choice for engaged, creative, and active citizenry; and a premier destination for progressive households.