| Official Name |
| The Village of Lima |
| Location |
South of Rochester ![[WWW]](https://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small} (Google Maps) |
| Geographical Area |
| 39.73 sq. miles |
| Population |
| 2,459 (3.82% of Livingston Country) |
| Town & Village Offices |
| 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485 |
| Hours |
| Monday - Tuesday: 8:00AM to 12:00PM; 1:00PM to 4:00PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00AM to 12:00PM |
| Thursday - Friday: 8:00AM to 12:00PM; 1:00PM to 4:00PM |
| Summer Hours (May 1 to Labor Day) |
| Monday - Tuesday: 7:00AM to 12:00PM; 1:00PM to 3:00PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00AM to 12:00PM |
| Thursday, Friday: 7:00AM to 12:00PM, 1:00PM to 3:00PM |
| Town Phone |
| 585 582 1130 |
| Village Phone |
| 585 624 2210 |
| Website |
|
http://www.Lima-NY.org |
History
Settled in 1788, the first town meeting was held nine years later. The town adopted its current name (pronounced LYE-muh) in 1808 and is nicknamed the Crossroads of Western NY. Over 30 miles west of Geneva, the last "white" outpost of its day, it was unquestionably the Wild West of the eighteenth century. By 1831, however, it was sufficiently well established to give rise to the ![[wikipedia]](https://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/inter.png){kind=small}
Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, one of the first co-ed colleges in the United States.
The Village of Lima is the largest community in the Town of Lima, part of Livingston County.
Businesses
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Bristol ID - Custom plastic card manufacturer
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Manufacturers Representatives - Connects manufacturers with independent sales reps.
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Redding Chiropractic - Chiropractic care and wellness services including nutrition, massage, and fitness.
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Save-A-Lot - Grocery store
Notable Attractions
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American Hotel - Historic 150+ year old hotel and restaurant and very well known for its homemade soups.
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Lima Crossroads Council - Organization of business owners supporting local businesses and service groups in Lima.
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Lima Crossroads Festival - Annual Summer festival held in August.
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Lima Farmers Market - Open Tuesday's 3:00pm-6:00pm, June-October
Schools
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Lima Christian School - K-12 college preparatory school.
Major Roads
The Village of Lima is located at the intersection of Route 15A, Route 5, and Route 20, which are also known locally as Antique Alley. It is four miles from I-390 (take exit 10 to Route 5 East).
Links
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City-Data.com - Excruciatingly detailed demographics data
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Lima Overview & Real Estate Listings from ZagPad
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