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| | NationMaster - Encyclopedia: New Brighton |
 | | Categories: Disambiguation There are several towns throughout the world named Brighton which owe their name to Brighton in England: Australia Brighton-le-Sands, suburb of Sydney Brighton, Queensland, suburb of Sandgate Brighton, Tasmania Brighton, Victoria, suburb of Melbourne Canada Brighton, Ontario Brighton, Victoria New Zealand Brighton, Otago United States Brighton, Alabama Brighton... |
 | | Brighton, located on the southeast border of the city of Rochester, was originally settled approximately 1790, and formally established in 1814 — earning it recognition as one of the oldest towns in Monroe County, New York. |
 | | 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. |
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