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Lima, New York
Lima (village), New York is located in New York
Lima (village), New York
Lima (village), New York
Location in New York
Lima (village), New York is located in the United States
Lima (village), New York
Lima (village), New York
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New York
County Livingston
Town Lima
Area
 • Total 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2)
 • Land 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
827 ft (252 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,094
 • Density 1,556.88/sq mi (600.94/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14485
Area code(s) 585
FIPS code 36-42323
GNIS feature ID 2390941

Lima is a small and friendly village located in Livingston County, New York, United States. It's part of the larger town of Lima. In 2020, about 2,094 people lived in the village. This makes it a close-knit community.

History of Lima

The village of Lima has a long and interesting past. It was started in 1788 by two brave veterans, Paul Davison and Jonathan Gould. They had fought in the American Revolution and explored the area during the Sullivan Campaign.

Early Names and Changes

When it was first settled, the village was called "Charleston" in 1797. But in 1808, its name was changed to "Lima." This new name came from a town called Old Lyme, Connecticut. Because of this, people in Lima, New York, say the name like the "lima bean," not like the big city in Peru.

Genesee College and Education

Lima was once home to an important school called the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary. It opened in 1822 and became Genesee College in 1849. This school was special because it was one of the first in the country to allow both boys and girls to study together. However, in 1870, a church group decided to close the college. They chose to support a new school, Syracuse University, instead. Many people in Lima were sad about this decision.

Famous People from Lima

Many notable people have connections to Lima:

  • Belva Ann Lockwood: She was the first woman lawyer allowed to argue cases in front of the Supreme Court.
  • Kenneth Keating: He served as a U.S. representative, a senator, and an ambassador to Israel.
  • James Edward Quigley: He became an archbishop of Chicago, a very important religious leader.
  • W. W. Thayer: He was a former governor of Oregon.
  • Henry Jarvis Raymond: He was the person who started the famous newspaper, the New York Times.

Historic Places to See

Many buildings and sites in Lima are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their history.

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Alverson-Copeland House
August 31, 1989
(#89001133)
1612 Rochester St.
42°54′52″N 77°37′00″W / 42.914444°N 77.616667°W / 42.914444; -77.616667 (Alverson-Copeland House)
Lima
2 Barnard Cobblestone House
Barnard Cobblestone House
August 31, 1989
(#89001122)
7192 W. Main St.
42°54′12″N 77°37′03″W / 42.903333°N 77.6175°W / 42.903333; -77.6175 (Barnard Cobblestone House)
Lima
3 Bristol House
Bristol House
August 31, 1989
(#89001135)
1950 Lake Ave.
42°54′11″N 77°36′45″W / 42.903056°N 77.6125°W / 42.903056; -77.6125 (Bristol House)
Lima
4 Cargill House
August 31, 1989
(#89001126)
1839 Rochester St.
42°54′27″N 77°36′42″W / 42.9075°N 77.611667°W / 42.9075; -77.611667 (Cargill House)
Lima
5 Clark Farm Complex
August 31, 1989
(#89001125)
7646 E. Main Rd.
42°54′13″N 77°35′37″W / 42.903611°N 77.593611°W / 42.903611; -77.593611 (Clark Farm Complex)
Lima
6 Dayton House
August 31, 1989
(#89001131)
7180 W. Main St.
42°54′12″N 77°37′05″W / 42.903333°N 77.618056°W / 42.903333; -77.618056 (Dayton House)
Lima
7 William DePuy House
August 31, 1989
(#89001127)
1825 Genesee St.
42°54′27″N 77°36′50″W / 42.9075°N 77.613889°W / 42.9075; -77.613889 (William DePuy House)
Lima
8 Draper House
August 31, 1989
(#89001140)
1764 Rochester St.
42°54′35″N 77°36′44″W / 42.909722°N 77.612222°W / 42.909722; -77.612222 (Draper House)
Lima
9 Genesee Wesleyan Seminary and Genesee College Hall
Genesee Wesleyan Seminary and Genesee College Hall
July 19, 1976
(#76001227)
College St.
42°54′32″N 77°36′53″W / 42.908889°N 77.614722°W / 42.908889; -77.614722 (Genesee Wesleyan Seminary and Genesee College Hall)
Lima
10 Harden House
August 31, 1989
(#89001142)
7343 E. Main St.
42°54′19″N 77°36′38″W / 42.905278°N 77.610556°W / 42.905278; -77.610556 (Harden House)
Lima
11 William Harmon House
August 31, 1989
(#89001130)
1847 Genesee St.
42°54′24″N 77°36′50″W / 42.906667°N 77.613889°W / 42.906667; -77.613889 (William Harmon House)
Lima
12 Hillcrest
Hillcrest
May 6, 1980
(#80002648)
7242 W. Main St.
42°54′14″N 77°36′53″W / 42.903889°N 77.614722°W / 42.903889; -77.614722 (Hillcrest)
Lima
13 Morgan Cobblestone Farmhouse
Morgan Cobblestone Farmhouse
August 31, 1989
(#89001118)
6870 W. Main Rd.
42°54′06″N 77°37′55″W / 42.901667°N 77.631944°W / 42.901667; -77.631944 (Morgan Cobblestone Farmhouse)
Lima
14 J. Franklin Peck House
J. Franklin Peck House
August 31, 1989
(#89001128)
7347 E. Main St.
42°54′20″N 77°36′36″W / 42.905556°N 77.61°W / 42.905556; -77.61 (J. Franklin Peck House)
Lima
15 St. Rose Roman Catholic Church Complex
August 25, 1988
(#88001345)
Lake Ave.
42°54′06″N 77°36′41″W / 42.901667°N 77.611389°W / 42.901667; -77.611389 (St. Rose Roman Catholic Church Complex)
Lima
16 School No. 6
School No. 6
August 31, 1989
(#89001121)
6679 Jenks Rd.
42°52′36″N 77°38′44″W / 42.876667°N 77.645556°W / 42.876667; -77.645556 (School No. 6)
Lima
17 Spencer House
August 31, 1989
(#89001124)
7372 E. Main St.
42°54′20″N 77°36′31″W / 42.905556°N 77.608611°W / 42.905556; -77.608611 (Spencer House)
Lima
18 Stanley House
August 31, 1989
(#89001129)
7364 E. Main St.
42°54′20″N 77°36′33″W / 42.905556°N 77.609167°W / 42.905556; -77.609167 (Stanley House)
Lima
19 William L. Vary House
August 31, 1989
(#89001141)
7378 E. Main St.
42°54′21″N 77°36′30″W / 42.905833°N 77.608333°W / 42.905833; -77.608333 (William L. Vary House)
Lima
20 Asahel Warner House
August 31, 1989
(#89001139)
7136 W. Main St.
42°54′09″N 77°37′15″W / 42.9025°N 77.620833°W / 42.9025; -77.620833 (Asahel Warner House)
Lima
21 Matthew Warner House
Matthew Warner House
August 31, 1989
(#89001138)
7449 E. Main St.
42°54′30″N 77°36′15″W / 42.908333°N 77.604167°W / 42.908333; -77.604167 (Matthew Warner House)
Lima

Geography of Lima

Lima is located in the northeastern part of Livingston County. It sits right in the middle of the town of Lima. You can find it where two main roads meet: New York State Route 5/U.S. Route 20 and New York State Route 15A.

The village is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Interstate 390. It's also about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Geneseo, which is the main town for Livingston County. The big city of Rochester is about 19 miles (31 km) south of Lima.

The village covers an area of about 1.34 square miles (3.5 square kilometers), and all of it is land. A small stream called Spring Brook forms the eastern edge of the village. This brook flows north into Honeoye Creek, which is part of the larger Genesee River system.

Population and People

Lima is home to a diverse group of people. The population has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,459 people living in the village. By 2020, the population was 2,094.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1870 1,257
1880 1,878 49.4%
1890 1,003 −46.6%
1900 949 −5.4%
1910 866 −8.7%
1920 843 −2.7%
1930 897 6.4%
1940 942 5.0%
1950 1,147 21.8%
1960 1,366 19.1%
1970 1,686 23.4%
1980 2,025 20.1%
1990 2,165 6.9%
2000 2,459 13.6%
2010 2,139 −13.0%
2020 2,094 −2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Most people in Lima are White, but there are also Black, Native American, Asian, and other racial groups. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2000, about 36.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was 32 years old.

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