Rochester - Definition and Overview

In English literary history, the name Rochester refers to John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester.

There is also a Rochester (radio personality), real name Eddie Anderson.

Rochester is the name of many places:

In Australia:

• Rochester, Victoria

In England:

• Rochester, Kent
• Rochester, Northumberland

In the United States:

• Rochester, Illinois
• Rochester, Indiana
• Rochester, Kentucky
• Rochester, Massachusetts
• Rochester, Michigan
• Rochester, Minnesota
• Rochester, New Hampshire
• Rochester, Monroe County, New York (this is the largest city called Rochester)
• Rochester, Ulster County, New York
• Rochester, Ohio
• Rochester, Pennsylvania
• Rochester, Texas
• Rochester, Vermont
• Rochester, Washington
• Rochester, Wisconsin
• Rochester (town), Wisconsin

There are also

• Rochester Hills, Michigan
• Rochester Township, Minnesota
• Rochester Township, Pennsylvania
• East Rochester, New York
• East Rochester, Pennsylvania