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Located in Onondaga County, New York, Syracuse was founded in 1786. ~124 inches of snow annually — one of snowiest cities. Willis Carrier invented AC here.
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Founded 1786 | Population 145,678 | Peak 145,678 (2024) | County Onondaga County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Syracuse, New York

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1786Salt Springs Attract Settlers: 'Salt City' produces much of nation's salt.
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1825Erie Canal Opens: Major transportation hub.
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1870Syracuse University Founded: Major research university.
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1928Carrier Corp Founded: Willis Carrier invents modern AC.
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2003NCAA Basketball Title: Carmelo Anthony leads SU as freshman.
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2023Micron $100B Chip Fab: Potentially largest private NY investment.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1786 Industry
Salt Springs Attract Settlers
1825 Transport
Erie Canal Opens
1870 Culture
Syracuse University Founded
1928 Engineering
Carrier Corp Founded
2003 Sports
NCAA Basketball Title
2023 Industry
Micron $100B Chip Fab

Did You Know?

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~124 inches of snow annually — one of snowiest cities.
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Willis Carrier invented AC here.
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Micron plant could bring $100B over 20 years.
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Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
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Syracuse was founded in 1786.

Famous People from Syracuse, New York

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Tom Cruise
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jul 3, 1962 · Age 63
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Post Malone
Actor, Singer · Born Jul 4, 1995 · Age 30
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Robert F. Engle
Economist, University Teacher · Born Nov 10, 1942 · Age 83
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Rod Serling
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Dec 25, 1924 · Died Jun 28, 1975 (age 50)
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Carl Woese
Biologist, University Teacher · Born Jul 15, 1928 · Died Dec 30, 2012 (age 84)
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