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Village
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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
Geography of Lima
Population and People
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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	Date listed	Location	City or town
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	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	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	July 19, 1976 (#76001227)	College St. 42°54′32″N 77°36′53″W / 42.908889°N 77.614722°W / 42.908889; -77.614722	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	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	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	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	Lima
16	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	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.