Ithaca, capital of Tompkins county, New York, is picturesquely situated on Cayuga Lake, near the southern extremity, and on the slopes of the neighbouring hills, 35 miles NNE. of Elmira by rail. It has a large trade in coal, and a number of foundries, mills, and factories. Ithaca is the seat of Cornell University (q.v.). Pop. (1890) 11,709.
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