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| LeRoy (New York) | ||
| county | Genesee County | |
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| Residents | 4,462 (Village), 7,790 (Town) (2000) | |
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| height | 273 m | |
| Tourist info web | Village of LeRoy, Town of LeRoy | |
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LeRoy (more rarely: Le Roy) is a place southwest of Greater Rochester in the US state new York. The Village of LeRoy is part of the larger one Town of LeRoy.LeRoy is famous as the first location of the Jell-o jelly maker, who now operates a museum here.
background
Settled since 1793 Town of LeRoy was founded in 1812 as the "Town of Bellona". It received its final name the following year. The Village of LeRoy was founded in 1834. In the 19th century, manufacturers of household chemicals and patent medicines such as S. C. Wells & Co. settled here.
getting there
By plane
The closest airport is Greater Rochester Airport (ROC).
By train
The nearest Amtrak train station is in Rochester.
In the street
LeRoy is at the intersection of County Routes 5 & 19. If you arrive via Interstate Highway 90, you leave it at Exit 47 and then continue on Route 19.
mobility
As in almost all American small towns, you should have a car available in LeRoy.
Tourist Attractions
- Jell-O Museum & Gallery, 23 E Main St.. Tel.: 1 585-768-7433. Exhibition on the history of the most popular dessert in the USA.Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (January - April only Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.).Price: Entry $ 4 (children 6-11 $ 1.50).
activities
shop
kitchen
- D&R Depot Restaurant, 63 Lake St. Tel.: 1 585-768-6270. Restaurant housed in a historic train station building. Interesting menu of eclectic American cuisine.Price: Main course in the evening $ 9-22.
nightlife
accommodation
health
The closest hospital with Emergency room is located in the neighboring village Batavia.
Practical advice
- LeRoy Post Office, 2 Main St. Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
trips
- Mumford (Museum village Genesee Country Village)
- Greater Rochester
literature
Web links
- Places to Eat and Stay in LeRoy
- LeRoy in the English Wikipedia
