Italy, New York
| Italy, New York | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location in Yates County and the state of New York. |
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| Coordinates: 42°36′39″N 77°18′22″W / 42.61083°N 77.30611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Yates |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.3 sq mi (104.3 km2) |
| • Land | 40.2 sq mi (104.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,141 |
| • Density | 28/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 36-38044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979098 |
Italy is a town located in Yates County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 1,141. The town takes its name from the country of Italy.
The Town of Italy is in the southwestern part of the county and is south of Canandaigua .
The first settlers arrived around 1790. The town was part of the Phelps and Gorham Purchase.
The town was founded in 1815 from the Town of Naples while still part of Ontario County. When Yates county was established in 1823, the Town of Italy became part of the new county.
The town is the location of a large elm tree that was once a council site for local natives.
The Smith McLoud House, Italy Valley Methodist Church, and James Fox House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.3 square miles (104 km2), of which, 40.2 square miles (104 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) is water. The total area is 0.27% water.
Italy is noted for its sharp hills and upland areas. Flint Creek and West River are two important streams flowing in a southwest direction through the town.
The west town line is the border of Ontario County, and the south town line is the border of Steuben County. The town is at the south end of Canandaigua Lake and a small part of the lake is inside the northern town line.
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