Village of Marathon
| Incorporated on December 28, 1861, the Village of Marathon measures about one square mile in size. The Cortland County community has approximately 1,100 residents. Located just off Interstate 81, Marathon is home to several successful businesses, including Marathon Boat Group, a manufacturer of Grumman aluminum canoes, and Kurtz Welding Inc., which manufactures bodies for fire trucks and petroleum tankers. Marathon has six active churches, representing the major faiths, and a school system with an enrollment of some 1,200 students. The Village is also home to the Central New York Maple Festival that draws in thousands of people each year. |  |
| Statistical Profile | |
| Population | 1,063 |
| Land Area | 1.00 sq/ miles |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| Low/Mod Rate | 47.2% |
| Contacts | |
| Website: | www.cortland-co.org/towns/Marathonvillage |
| Mayor: | John Pitman 18 Tannery St., P.O. Box 519 Marathon, NY 13803 Phone: 607-849-3812 Fax: 607-849-4233 |
| Village Clerk: | Sylvia Boice 18 Tannery St., P.O. Box 519 Marathon, NY 13803 Phone: 607-849-3812 Fax: 607-849-4233 |
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