The word “Genesee” is derived from the Iroquois language meaning “good valley” or “pleasant valley.” The actual river is the most common association of the name “Genesee.” It flows throughout Western New York, beginning in the town of Genesee, Pa.

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What is Genesee named after?

The name Genesee is derived from an Iroquoian term meaning “beautiful valley”; the Senecas called it Casconchiagon (“River of Many Falls”).