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Ontario County is called, "the Mother of Counties". This is because it was the first county formed in western New York. In 1789, New York State divided Ontario into many more counties. What remained for this central Finger Lakes county is the stately collection of architecture and history in our small cities of Geneva and Canandaigua, as well as unique settings of the small towns which dot the countryside. The Ontario County Historical Society and twelve other historical museums across Ontario County feature the growth and development of Ontario County since 1789. Consider taking a driving tour of the area - taking in not only the towns, but the great countryside around the area. You'll quickly learn why Progressive Farmer picked Ontario County, NY as the number one rural county in the United States in 2006. To learn even more about the places around Ontario County click on one of the names on the map or on the town's name below for a direct website link to their site and explore!

Bloomfield  |  Bristol  |  Canandaigua  | Clifton Springs  |  Farmington  |  Geneva  |  Honeoye | Manchester / Shortsville  |  Naples  |  Phelps  |  Victor  |  West Bloomfield

This is rough footage found on YouTube of the AWA Museum in Bloomfield, NY. Bruce Kelly, W2ICE (SK), demonstrating several spark transmitters at the AWA Museum. For more information on the AWA visit www.antiquewireless.org. (Original video shot in 1994) Just one more example of the 'hidden treasures' found in the Finger Lakes. History buffs, as well as Techno geeks, will enjoy this.