Tonawanda, New York
The name
Tonawanda refers to several locations in
Western New York. Its use confuses even the people who live in nearby
Metro Buffalo communities.
*The
City of
Tonawanda is on the northern edge of
Erie County, New York, across
Tonawanda Creek from
Niagara County.
*The
Town of
Tonawanda is also within Erie County and borders the
Niagara River, Niagara County, and the City of Tonawanda.
*The City of
North Tonawanda is in the southern part of Niagara County along the Niagara River.
*
Tonawanda Island is part of the City of North Tonawanda.
Collectively, the three communities are called
The Tonawandas, and the
Tonawanda Creek, a tributary of the
Niagara River, flows through this region. Further, "The Twin Cities" refers to North Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda.
Also, because the
Village of Kenmore lies within the Town of Tonawanda, any association that involves both entities uses the name "Ken-Ton."
Other Tonawandas:
*
Tonawanda (CDP), New York*
Tonawanda Kardex (an old
NFL team)
*
Glacial Lake Tonawanda*
Tonawanda Reservation**
Tonawanda Reservation, Erie County, New York**
Tonawanda Reservation, Genesee County, New York**
Tonawanda Reservation, Niagara County, New York
