Moravia is a village located within the Town of Moravia in Cayuga County, in the Finger Lakes region of the U.S. state of New York. The village lies at the intersection of New York State Route 13 and New York State Route 38, approximately 6 miles (10 km) east of the city of Auburn and 7 miles (11 km) west of the village of Auburn.
Geography
- Coordinates: 42°44′45″N 76°38′33″W.
- Total area: about 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²), all land, according to the United States Census Bureau.
Demographics
- As of the 2020 United States Census, the village had a population of approximately 1,000 residents.
- The racial composition was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino residents.
History
- The area that became Moravia was first settled by European Americans in the early 19th century.
- The village was incorporated in 1850.
- The name “Moravia” was chosen by early settlers who were inspired by the historical region of Moravia in Central Europe.
Economy and Infrastructure
- The local economy is primarily based on small‑scale retail, services, and agriculture.
- Moravia is served by the Moravia Central School District, which includes an elementary school and a middle/high school campus.
- Transportation access includes New York State Route 13 and State Route 38; the nearest major highway is Interstate 90 (the New York State Thruway), located to the south.
Notable Features
- The village contains several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Moravia Presbyterian Church and the former Moravia Town Hall.
- Proximity to the Cayuga Lake region provides recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and wine tourism.
Government
- Moravia operates under a village board of trustees, headed by a mayor.
References
- United States Census Bureau, 2020 Census data.
- New York State Department of Education, Moravia Central School District profile.
- National Register of Historic Places, entries for Moravia, NY.
See also
- Town of Moravia, New York (the surrounding civil town).
- Cayuga County, New York.
