Hornell, New York
Hornell is a city in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 8,259 at the 2020 census. The city is named after the Hornell family, early settlers.
Hornell | |
|---|---|
Downtown Hornell | |
| Nickname: Maple City, | |
Hornell Location within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates: 42°19′N 77°40′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| First settled | 1790 |
| Incorporated (Town of Hornellsville) | 1820 |
| Incorporated (Village of Hornellsville) | 1852 |
| Incorporated (City of Hornellsville/Hornell) | 1888/1906 |
| Government | |
| • Type | (Mayor-Council) |
| • Mayor | John Buckley (R) |
| • City Council | • W1: Melissa Ponticello (D)
• W2: Christina Hancock (R) • W3: John Allison (D) • W4: Mike Morey (R) • W5: Daniel Warriner (R) • W6: Jessica Cleveland (R) • W7: Kevin Valentine (R) • W8: James M. Bassage (R) • W9: Robert Colucci (R) • W10: John Carbone (D) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Land | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 8,259 |
| • Density | 2,519.98/sq mi (973.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 14843 |
| Area code | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-35672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0975771 |
| Website | City website |
The City of Hornell is surrounded by Town of Hornellsville. Hornell is about 55 miles (89 km) south of Rochester and is near the western edge of Steuben County.
Hornell is nicknamed the "Maple City" after the large maple trees that once grew throughout the town and covered the surrounding hills of the Canisteo Valley. Hornell celebrate with one of the largest Saint Patrick's Day parades and celebrations in the area, bringing many out to welcome spring and show their green.