Avoca is located in
Steuben County 27 miles NW of Corning between Wallace and Kanona along Highway 390 on the banks of the Cohocton River. It is in the
Western Region of the state. Originally Avoca was named "8 mile tree". In later years the village became identified with "The Sweet Vale of Avoca" in Ireland because of its similarity with its namesake. The Area is well known for its potato farms.
