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Elmira New York โ +1 607-737-5644 Last Updated: 12/16/2024 |
Elmira, New York, is a city located in the Southern Tier region of the state, serving as the county seat of Chemung County. The Chemung River runs through the city, providing opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. The population was 26,523 at the 2020 census, down from 29,200 at the 2010 census. | |
- Elmira was a significant stop on the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, it hosted a Union prisoner-of-war camp, often referred to as "Hellmira" due to its harsh conditions. |
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Chemung County Place ยป City Chemung County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 84,148 as of the 2020 census. The county is part of the Southern Tier region of the state. Chemung County is known as the "Gateway to the Finger Lakes". Elmira, the county seat, is known as the "Soaring Capital of America". 18 views ๐ 1New York |
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National Soaring Museum Place ยป Museum National Soaring Museum features the history of soaring where soaring in America began, with one of the largest collections of historical and vintage gliders and sailplanes in the world. 87 views ๐ 151 Soaring Hill Dr, Elmira, NY 14903 |
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