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The
Village of Alfred is the quintessential, quaint,
historic college town. Nestled in the foothills of the
Allegheny Mountains, Alfred is home to both Alfred
University and Alfred State College. When classes are
in session, the local population of about 1000 more
than quadruples. Downtown coffee shops and restaurants
are filled with faculty and students-artists, poets,
actors, linguists, counselors, engineers, athletes,
business majors-who are energized by the community's
vibrant intellectual and cultural life. |
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Named
after medieval England's King Alfred (noted for his
commitment to educating his people), the village has
maintained its unique traditions. The historic district is
listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Alfred's early terra cotta clay companies produced the
roofing tile still found on many homes and barns, and
inspired generations of ceramic artists and engineers at
Alfred University.
Alfred's people are known for their hospitality as well as
their dedication to their community. Life in the village
is much like what most urban Americans long for-beautiful
scenery, a more relaxed lifestyle, friendly folks,
affordable housing, and-unique to the "educational
village"-a rich life of the mind.
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