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Good to KnowMonroe County Sheriffs are the police force on call; and Scottsville Fire and Rescue Squad serve the area. The Scottsville Free Library is located at 28 Main Street. (585) 889-2023.Local Museums & LandmarksThe oldest Historic District in the nation is located in Scottsville. As a result, several village locations are on the National Register of Historic Places - Isaac Cox Cobblestone Farmland, Simeron Sage House, Grace Church, David McVean House, Union Presbyterian Church, William Shirts House, and Windom Hall - the site of the Scottsville Free Library.
Village residents like the small-town feel of Scottsville. With the library and schools located within the village limits, it’s a great place for families to live. Residents can relax in Canawaugus Park, or enjoy the views from the banks of Oatka Creek.
This area draws all ages. You will find children, adults and seniors walking the quiet streets here. Students attend the Wheatland-Chili Central School District which operates an elementary, middle and high school all within the village borders.
There is a market in the village, a few hair salons, restaurants, a coffee shop and other local businesses. When residents desire more than the village has to offer, there are plenty of options available in neighboring towns or the City of Rochester, less than half an hour away.
Restaurants can be found along Scottsville Rd. and the Main St. area, providing meals for locals who enjoy the idea that you can walk to the eateries from anywhere in the village. The Scottsville Ice Arena provides public skating and hockey programs for all ages.
ParksThe NYS Greenway system runs through the edge of town, with miles of trails reaching in both directions; Gravel Ponds at 2329 North Rd. offers thirty acres of camping and fishing in a family setting; and Oatka Creek Park is just outside the village boundaries. Annual EventsScottsville Summerfest is held in August; and the Scottsville Farmer's Market is open June through October.
Easily accessed from I-390, Scottsville has a series of main routes running through it - Rochester Street, Chili Avenue, River Road, and North Road. With several schools in the Village, roads can be heavily traveled at dismissal time, otherwise, traffic is rarely of any concern.
There is a quaint quality in Scottsville that makes visitors and newcomers feel right at home. It's a village made for walking, and locals enjoy strolling the sidewalks in all seasons. Most hate to leave for work or shopping essentials, but they often must do so.
Beyond the village limits lies the rest of the Town of Wheatland, home to the Genesee Country Museum in Mumford, Oatka Creek Park, land for hunting and fishing, campgrounds and more.