Dansville, NY
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- 710 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Set among the rolling hills of the Genesee Valley, Dansville is a quiet Livingston County village of about 4,400 residents. The community takes pride in its history as the birthplace of the American Red Cross, where Clara Barton founded the organization's first chapter in 1881. Today, Dansville pairs that historic charm with a scenic location in the Canaseraga Creek valley and an easygoing neighborhood feel.
For anyone considering a move, the village offers a comfortable, family-friendly setting supported by the Dansville Central School District and essential local amenities. Outdoor recreation is right down the road at Stony Brook State Park, known for its gorge trails, waterfalls, and picnic spots. With Route 63 and Interstate 390 nearby, residents enjoy peaceful small-town living while staying within an easy drive of Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
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