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Sarah N.
2h · Townwide
fall cleanup at the park this Saturday
Bring gloves if you have them. Coffee and donuts to start, should wrap up by noon. All ages welcome.
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Richford
New York · NY · Tioga County
About Richford
Town in New York, United States1,043Population
38.2 sq miArea
1,371 ftElevation
Richford is a town in Tioga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,043 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Ezekial Rich, an early settler and benefactor of the town. The Town of Richford is the northernmost town in the county and is southeast of Ithaca. It is known as the birthplace of Oil titan, philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil company, and the richest man in modern history, John D. Rockefeller, who was born in this town and returned to visit during the summer. The foundation of his childhood home is located adjacent to Rockefeller Road on land that is now part of Griggs Gulf State Forest. It is marked by a sign that designates the historical site.
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