Alexander, New York
Alexander, New York | |
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Town hall, the former Alexander Classical School | |
Location in Genesee County and the state of New York. | |
Location of New York in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°54′06″N 78°15′23″W / 42.90167°N 78.25639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee County |
| Incorporated | 1812 |
| Named after | Alexander Rea |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.56 sq mi (92.11 km2) |
| • Land | 35.47 sq mi (91.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.097 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,491 |
| • Density | 70.23/sq mi (27.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
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| Area code | 585 |
| FIPS code | 3603701165 |
| Website | townofalexanderny |
Alexander is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 2,491 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Alexander Rea, an early settler, and is on the southern border of the county. It includes a village also named Alexander.