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Penfield is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 36,733 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau's patron, Daniel Penfield.

History

The town of Penfield was founded in 1810 by Daniel Penfield. Penfield was originally part of the town of Webster, but split off and incorporated as a separate town in 1811. Some key moments in Penfield's history include:

• 1822 - The Erie Canal is constructed near Penfield, leading to growth and development.
• 1880 - The New York Central Railroad Company establishes a railroad line through Penfield.
• 1950 - Suburban development accelerates in Penfield after World War II.
• 1964 - Interstate 490 is constructed near Penfield.

To learn more about the history of Penfield, visit the Penfield Wikipedia page.

Population

According to the 2010 Census, Penfield had a population of 36,733 residents. The racial makeup of Penfield was 94.2% White, 1.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.4% of the population.

Economy

Some of the major employers in Penfield include:

• Paychex - Address: 1175 John Street, Rochester, NY 14624, Phone: (585) 389-6000
• Harris RF Communications - Address: 4290 Ivy Ridge Rd Rochester, NY 14622, Phone: (585) 922-9000
• Infosys - Address: 1000 Wegmans Market St, Rochester, NY 14624, Phone: (585) 513-6000
• Rochester Regional Health - Address: 100 Kings Highway S Rochester, NY 14617, Phone: (585) 922-4000

For more information on economic development in Penfield, visit the Penfield Economic Development website.

Landmarks

Penfield Town Hall

GPS Coordinates: 43.15° N, 77.40° W
Address: 3100 Atlantic Ave, Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: (585) 340-8600

Harris Whalen Park

GPS Coordinates: 43.13° N, 77.38° W
Address: 1835 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: (585) 340-8655

Ellison Park

GPS Coordinates: 43.11° N, 77.41° W
Address: 3559 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: (585) 340-8655

Transportation

Penfield is served by the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RTS) bus system. Some of the bus routes serving Penfield include:

• Route 110 - Connects Penfield to Downtown Rochester
• Route 114 - Connects Penfield to Irondequoit
• Route 122 - Connects Penfield to Rochester Institute of Technology

For more information on public transportation in Penfield, visit the RTS website.

Major Employers

Paychex

Address: 1175 John Street, Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 389-6000

Harris RF Communications

Address: 4290 Ivy Ridge Rd Rochester, NY 14622
Phone: (585) 922-9000

Infosys

Address: 1000 Wegmans Market St, Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 513-6000

Rochester Regional Health

Address: 100 Kings Highway S Rochester, NY 14617
Phone: (585) 922-4000

County Information

Penfield is located in Monroe County. The Monroe County website can be found here: https://www2.monroecounty.gov/

Monroe County Office Building Address:
39 W Main St # 1, Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 753-1100

School Districts

Penfield is served by two school districts:

Penfield Central School District

Webster Central School District

Local Resources

Penfield Public Library

Address: 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: (585) 340-8720
Website: https://www.penfield.lib.ny.us/

Penfield Recreation Department

Address: 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: (585) 340-8655
Website: https://www.penfield.org/departments/parks/

Penfield Historical Society

Address: 1818 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: (585) 340-7098
Website: https://penfieldhistory.org/

Memorial Art Gallery

Address: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 276-8900
Website: https://mag.rochester.edu/

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Sports

The Rochester Red Wings baseball team, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, play at Frontier Field in Rochester. Website: https://www.milb.com/rochester