Our Towns - Covert
- Rod Serling, creator of the iconic television series The Twilight Zone, is buried at Lake View Cemetery in the village of Interlaken.
- The village of Interlaken received its name because of its location between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, inspired by the famous resort town of Interlaken, Switzerland.
- Covert became an important stop along historic stagecoach and transportation routes connecting communities throughout the Finger Lakes region during the 19th century
- Rod Serling maintained a summer home in Interlaken and often described the area as one of his favorite places, drawing inspiration from the Finger Lakes throughout his career.
- Jacob Covert became one of the town’s prominent early landowners and gave the Town of Covert its name.
The Town of Covert, NY was established in 1817 from portions of the Town of Ovid and developed as a rural agricultural community in the southeastern corner of Seneca County. Named after prominent landowner and early settler Jacob Covert, the town became known for its fertile farmland, rolling countryside, and close connections to Cayuga Lake and the Finger Lakes region.
Early settlers were drawn to Covert by productive agricultural land and access to growing transportation routes that supported farming and trade throughout the 19th century. Small hamlets, churches, mills, and family farms helped shape the town’s early economy and community life.
Over time, Covert became recognized for its scenic rural landscapes, wineries, and proximity to natural attractions including nearby lakes, gorges, and state parks. Today, the town maintains its agricultural roots while serving as part of the Finger Lakes wine region and a gateway to outdoor recreation and countryside tourism.
