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Brighton is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 35,588 at the 2000 census.

The Town of Brighton, located on the southeast border of the city of Rochester, was originally settled approximately 1790, and formally established in 1814earning it recognition as one of the oldest towns in Monroe County. Named for Brighton, England, it remained a farming and brick-making community until the 20th century, when it began its evolution into an upscale suburban residential area, occupying some 15 square miles. In 1999, the town purchased 64 acres (259,000 m) with the intention of developing a central park. Today, that area is Buckland Park, host to several playgrounds and sports fields, as well as easy access from the Canal Path (see below).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.5 km (15.6 mi). 40.0 km (15.5 mi) of it is land and 0.4 km (0.2 mi) of it (1.09%) is water.

In terms of latitude and longitude, Brighton is located at 43724N, 77345W