Conesus, New York
Conesus is a small town in Livingston County in the US state of New York that spans over 92.9 sq. km. With a population of about 2,500 people, Conesus is a quiet rural setting that perfectly blends the present modern and its past pioneer roots. Visitors enjoy the calmness of the region, its historical sites, and the activities at Conesus Lake.
Geography And Climate Of Conesus
Conesus sits east of Ontario County in between the two minor finger lakes - Conesus Lake and Hemlock Lake. More specifically, the town takes up the shores of Conesus Lake, where recreational activities are permitted, while Hemlock Lake does not have any residential properties since it is a water source for Rochester. The important highway that crosses through Conesus is New York State Route 15, which connects the town to Steuben and Monroe County. The Regional Transit Service provides public transportation services. Air travel is available at the Greater Rochester International Airport, and the taxi services are provided through Turbo Taxi. The town covers a total area of 92.9 sq. km, of which 7.7 sq. km is covered by water, and 85.2 sq. km is occupied by land.
In the winter, Conesus is cold and, on average, sees more snow in all of the state of New York. Summer in town is warm and humid, while the fall season tends to be dry with fewer days of precipitation.
Brief History Of Conesus
Conesus was initially home to Native American tribes, specifically the Seneca people, who lived in a village around Conesus Lake. European settlers began arriving in the area around 1793 and built many pioneer settlements where most did farming for a living. The town was created in 1819 from land in the two towns of Livonia and Groveland. Conesus was given its name in 1825, but prior it was referred to as “Freeport” and then “Bowersville.” Some historical places in Conesus on the United States National Register of Historic Places are the Kellerman Log Cabin which is a log home from one of the town’s earliest settlements, and the Conesus Amusement Hall, which is a community center that was built in 1888.
Tourism And Activities In Conesus
Tourist activities in Conesus are more relaxed in nature than in the neighboring major cities of New York City and Rochester. The best time to travel to Conesus is from June to August because the weather is warm, so there are more activities to do. The Livingston County Agricultural Fair and Conesus Lake Association’s Annual Arts and Crafts Show are some yearly events to attend. Golf is found at the Conesus Golf Club, and wine lovers can check out the Deer Run Winery. One of the most popular attractions tourists enjoy is Conesus Lake, where visitors can enjoy the outdoors year-round.
Conesus Lake
Located about 24km south of Interstate 90 is the westernmost of the eleven Finger Lakes - the Conesus Lake. Conesus Lake covers 3,420 acres of land and is 13km long. It is a water source to Geneseo and Avon and has residential properties apart from the town of Conesus on its shoreline. The lake's name comes from the Seneca people who lived on the lake's shoreline and meant "always beautiful." Conesus Lake is known for its abundance of fish species, such as the largemouth bass, walleye, tiger muskie, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and northern pike fish. During the summers, fishing, boating, cycling, and swimming are popular at the lake, while ice fishing, skating, and snowmobiling are favored in winter. Conesus Lake is also known for being an excellent cottage destination.
