Rushford is a part of the Allegany County region area of New York, known for the filming of the movie Ghost Lake. Major attractions include Rushford Lake and William Pryor Letchworth Museum. Each year in the summer season there is swimming and boating in the area. Among the biggest companies in Rushford are Fat Pats Pizzeria and Rushford Lake Recreation District Ofc. The biggest schools here are Belfast Central and Felmore Central School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Rushford is Moonwink's Restaurant, a well-known restaurant in the area. Famous persons from Rushford include Frank W. Higgins, former governor of the New York.