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Amboy, New York

Amboy is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. It should not be confused with a populated place of the same name in Onondaga County. The population was 1,263 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a location in New Jersey.

The Town of Amboy is in the southeastern part of the county.

History
The town was first settled circa 1805. The Town of Amboy was created in 1830 from part of the Town of Williamstown. With the exception of the towns of Palermo and Schroeppel, both of which were organized in 1832, Amboy is the latest town in point of formation in the county. Settlement within its borders did not begin until several years after other localities had become the home of pioneers. Amboy was organized on March 25, 1830, when it was taken from Williamstown. It lies on the east border of the county, a little south of the center. The soil of this town is a rich loam; has been productive of excellent crops of grain, and is now giving encouraging returns in dairying. The town is principally drained by small streams which are tributary to Oneida Lake. There is a series of ponds in the western part, locally known as Upper and Lower Ponds and North and South Ponds Panther Lake extends into the southeastern corner of the town from Constantia. Fish Creek flows east across the corner of the town into Oneida county. Little River rises in the central part and flows southeasterly out of the county. The north half of the town is within the gray limestone region and the southern half is a part of the red sandstone region. The town is township number six of Scriba's patent, by which it was called” Middleburgh,” and it has an area of 22,866 acres.

The first settler in this town was Joseph Perkins, who came from Connecticut in 1805; settled on the east half of lot 14; and sometime in that year opened a public house where John Jacobs now lives. He lived there until his death, being accidentally killed while working in the woods. He left a family of two sons and three daughters, but no one of his descendants is now a resident.

What has been known as the “Five Corners,” where the first settlements in the town were made, is situated about two miles north-east of Amboy Center. Settlements were slow for several years David Smith came in 1815 and located at the site of the village, near the present burial ground, where he lived until 1828, and then moved away. Isaac Claxton came in 1818 and was followed a few years later by his brother William. They purchased a large tract of land in the northeastern part of the town, where they made somewhat extensive improvements, afterwards selling out to Richard Carter and removing elsewhere in the town. They both reared families, but their descendants have mostly left this locality. John Drought came also in 1818 and settled on the east half of lot No. 139, where he lived until 1828, when he sold to Julian and Richard Carter and removed to Camden, Oneida county, and died there. The settlement known as “Carteryule,” took its name from the Carter families mentioned. At one time the place enjoyed the benefits of a post-office. It also contained a tannery, saw mill, and store, all of which were destroyed by fire in July 1883, entailing a loss of about $6,000. Isaac and John Drought, who now (1894) live there, are sons of the pioneer John.

Sage Parks came to the town in 1821 and settled on lots 14 and 29. He soon afterward sold out to John Moore and purchased lot 105, where he lived until shortly before his death, which occurred at Amboy Center. His son, John Parks, is still a resident of the town. Sage Parks was a prominent citizen; was the first supervisor; and held the office in 1830-31. He also built the first grist mill in the town in 1824; it had one run of stones and was used only for coarse grinding; it stood about three-fourths of a mile east of Amboy Center. John Hasselkus married a daughter of Sage Parks.

The first saw mill in the town was not built until 1822, seventeen years after the pioneer settlement. It was located at Carterville, and was built by Joseph Murphy.

The first school house was built in the winter of 1822—3 about two miles east of the present village of Amboy Center. A school had been taught the previous summer by Cynthia Stoddard, who was the first teacher in the town.

The few settlers prior to 1822 made such improvements as their circumstances permitted, and waited patiently for the arrival of more neighbors. They dwelt in a forest, off from the main line of travel, and were forced to depend almost wholly on themselves

Among the settlers who came in between 1821 and 1825 were John G. Howard and William Henry from Rhode Island, Horace Foote from Clinton, Gilbert Albee, Asa Brown, and Archibald Chapman. Ephraim Mowrey came to the town before 1822 and in that year opened the first regular hotel at the Five Corners, on lot 26, in a double log house. Some years later he built a large frame structure on lot No. 11 and kept the hotel there in the building which is still standing. Mr. Mowrey has no descendants in the town.

In 1824 the first religious organization was effected by Freewill Baptists, with Rev. Truman Gillett pastor, who continued until 1842. Services were held mostly in private dwellings. A small church was built largely by the pastor, just before he left.

Some other settlers prior to 1830 were Frederick Ambrose, who was the first town clerk; Anson Abels, one of the first assessors; Ephraim and Joshua L. Smith; and John Jamison, who became a prominent citizen, and died about 1885, leaving four sons and two daughters. One son, F. G. Jamison, is still a resident in the town, on the old homestead, Mr. Jamison was one of the first school inspectors and held the office of supervisor at least seven terms. Nathaniel Williams, Dorastus Green (supervisor in 1832—4), Alvin Cranson, Daniel Whitlock, Sylvanus Coon, G. W. Sergeant (born here in 1828, father of G. W. Sergeant, a prominent citizen, and still living), John Hess, Esick Look, Levi and Garrett Nichols, and others, all performed their part in subduing the wilderness, administering public affairs, and making substantial homes for themselves and their children.

Down to 1830, as before noted, township No. 6, in Scriba's Patent, was a part of Williamstown; but now the inhabitants felt that their convenience as well as the importance of their community demanded a separate town organization. A meeting was called, the necessary steps determined upon, and all went well until the question was suggested of a name for the new town. Discussion followed until a late hour without a decision, and another meeting was held for the purpose, and still a conclusion was not reached. Three other meetings were held and the question argued when finally Frederick Ambrose suggested “Amboy,” from the town of that name in New Jersey. It met with general approval and the town was organized by act of legislature dated March 25, 1830. Five days later the first town meeting was held and the following officers elected:

Sage Parks, supervisor; Frederick Ambrose, town clerk; Anson Abels, Sylvanus Coon, P. A. Kidelle, assessors; Josima L. Smith, Truman M. Kinne, Dorastus Green, commissioners of highways; Alvin Cranson, collector; Sage Parks, Ephraim Smith, James Edmonds, commissioners of schools; John Jamison, Nathaniel Williams, Frederick Ambrose, inspectors of common schools; Anson Abels, John G. Woodward, overseers of the poor; Alvin Cranson, John Edmonds, John J. Wheeler, constables; Daniel Whitlock, Julian Carter, Sylvanus Coon, justices of the peace.

Following is a list of the successive supervisors and clerks of this town from its formation: In 1830-31, Sage Parks; 1832—34, Dorastus Green; 1835, James Edmonds; 1836, Dorastus Green; 1837, Alfred Seamans; 1838, Sage Parks; 1839, John Jamison; 1840—41, Julian Carter; 1842, William Sanders; 1843, John Jainison; 1844—47, Julian Carter; 1848-49, John Jainison; 1850, Ezra Hall; 1851, George D. Wells; 1852–53, Robert S. Carter; 1854–55, Henry Garber; 1856, John Jarnison; 1857–58, Henry Garber; 1859–60, George D. Wells; 1861, John Jamison; 1862, Zopher W. Moore; 1862, F. H. Berry; 1863–64, R. J. Carter; 1865, John Jamison; 1866–67, George W. Ludington; 1868–69, Delos Randall; 1870, George D. Wells; 1871, John Jamison; 1872–75, Thomas Laing; 1876, Philip Hess; 1877–78, George D. Wells; 1879-1880; George Laing; 1881-82, John S. Clelland; 1883, Clark P. Stanton; 1884–85, George Laing; 1886, John S. Clelland; 1887, C. M. Nelson; 1888–89, John S. Clelland; 1890-91, William E Lewis; 1892–93, Seymour Spoon; 1894-95, Dr. Joseph Pero. Town Clerks- In 1830, Frederick Ambrose; 1831, Martin B. Mowrey; 1832–35, John Jamison; 1836, John Davison; 1837, John Jamison; 1838, Joh P. Hasselkus; 1839, William Sergeant; 1840-48, John P. Hasselkus; 1849, Ephrairn H. Smith; 1850–51, Wanton Green; 1852–53, William Sergeant; 1854, Wanton Green; 1855–56, William Sergeant; 1857-60, J. Duane Dunn; 1861–62, George A. Sergeant; 1863–66, Andrew J. Whaley; 1867-70, David J.Wilson; 1870–71, Thomas Towsley; 1872, A. J. Whaley; 1873, Francis W. Towsley; 1874, George W. Sergeant; 1875–77, Calvin Warn; 1878–79, G. W. Sergeant; 1880, William Rosa; 1881–86, G. W. Sergeant; 1887, Seymour Spoon; 1888–89, William E. Lewis; 1890–94, G. W. Sergeant.

The town officers for 1894 were as follows: Supervisor, Joseph Pero; G. W. Sergeant, clerk; Irving F. Brown, justice of the peace; David H. Tuttle, assessor; Andrew Brown, commissioner of highways; Fred Jamison, overseer of the poor; William R. Spoon, collector; constables, G. Lewis, Eugene Hall, William J. Brown, Jesse D. Kinney; inspectors, D. B. Lewis, William P. Kinney, John Hall; sealer of weights and measures, George Patchin; excise commissioner, Stephen Williams, Jr.

Of later settlers in this town may be mentioned George D. Wells, who came here in 1845, and died in the town leaving four daughters, one of whom is the wife of David Warner; James Leigh, whose sons Henry H. and Nathan H. now live on the homestead at what is called "North Amboy"; Peter Spoon, who was the first settler on the village site, where he took up fifty acres of lot 104 in 1822, and died in the town; Thomas J. Lewis; Ezra Spoon, who moved here in 1843 from Herkimer county; Warner Spoon, a brother of Peter; Hugh Wasson and his father; James and William Brown and Royal Tuttle; Robert Hall, who came about 1833, owned the grIst mill at West Amboy several years, and died in town; George Lewis, a captain in the old State militia; Thomas Flanigan, who settled about one mile west of the "Five Corners"; and Arnold Simmonds, Hubbard Warren, Malcolm McIntyre, James Fails, Nathaniel Wheeler (who located on what has been dubbed "Mud Hill "), F. H. Berry, James and John F. Clelland, William H. Ellis, W. H. Fifield, Noel A. Gardner, Thomas Laing, Dr. Joseph Pero, Thomas Quinn, E. D. Rolland, Stephen Williams, Peter Ackley, Asa Brown, and John, Matthew R., and Thomas H. Nichols.

Samuel Whaley settled near Amboy Center about 1848 and died in town at the age of eighty-three. His brother George came in several years before and died here in 1892, aged ninety, one. A number of their descendants still reside in Amboy.

John Garber located on the old Mexico road at an early day and kept hotel there many years, and also manufactured potash. He died here in 1871, aged eighty nine. He was the father of the late Henry Garber, a lawyer of Cleveland.

The population of Amboy at the various periods noted was as follows: In 1830, 699; 1835, 766; 1840, 1,084; 1845, 988; 1850, 1,132; 1855, 1,172; 1860, 1,402; 1865, 1,423; 1870, 1,431; 1875, 1,277; 1880, 1,244; 1890, 969.

The breaking out of the Rebellion found a responsive spirit of patriotism in Amboy, as in most other towns. More than 150 volunteers responded to the several calls for troops, and many of them offered up their lives for the preservation of the Union. Several of these died in Southern prison pens; nearly a score were killed in battle or died of wounds; while many more fell victims to disease. The town authorities were prompt and liberal in voting the large bounties that were paid to volunteers and in other ways gave support and encouragement to the soldiers in the field.

Amboy is essentially a farming community. Here the character of agriculture has changed considerably since the early years, when crop raising was largely the dependence of the farmers. Hops were formerly raised to some extent, but in later years dairying has largely taken the place of other pursuits; cheese-making forming the chief part of the industry. There are at present two cheese factories in the town. Following the close of the war and while there were still extensive timber forests in and near the town, quite a number of mills were built and put in operation. At one period there were ten running and producing large quantities of lumber. Now (1894) there are only two or three in operation.

The town contains seven school districts with a school house in each, which employed in 1892-3 seven teachers and were attended by 185 scholars. The school buildings and sites are valued at $2,615; assessed valuation of districts, $159,586; public money received from the State, $832.36; raised by local tax, $513.52. The school districts are designated as follows: No. 1, Carterville; 2, East Amboy; 3, North Amboy; 4, Amboy Center; 5, West Amboy; 6, Stone Hill; and 7, Mud Hill.

Supervisor's statistics of 1894. - Acres of resident lands, 21,947; non- resident, 1,644; assessed valuation of real estate, $167,935; equalized, $175,116; personal property, $4,050; value of railroads, $5,000; town tax, $1,099.27; county tax, $1,003.33; total tax levy, $2,476.40; dog tax, $62.50; rate of tax on $100, $1.44. The town constitutes one election district and in November 1894, 251 votes were polled.

The village of West Amboy is pleasantly situated in the western part of the town. It has no manufactures of consequence, and comprises the hotel kept by Philip Hess, which was burned and rebuilt in 1884, and the cheese factory by the same proprietor; the grist mill operated by Henry Bliss; and Stanton & Joslyn and Stanton & Garber, merchants. Nelson Jennings and Seeley Wakefield have blacksmith shops, and William Hall carries on a saw mill, cheese box factory, and planing mill which he built in 1885. The postmaster is Alonzo Joslyn. Among his predecessors were Nelson Cromwell, Dr. Joseph Pero, D. W. Crandall, and William Sheldon. Here was formerly an extensive tannery, which was built by Youngs & Cromwell about 1852. It passed into the hands of H. J. Brooks and was discontinued some twenty years ago. F. H. Berry was long its superintendent. A little south of the village, near what is called the "hogsback," a log hotel was early kept for a time by a Mr. Preston. Arthur Simmons at an early period had a saw mill here, while Alfred, his brother, carried on for a few years an extensive general business.

The small village of Amboy Center is situated as its name indicates, in the central part of the town. Among those formerly in mercantile business here were F. M. Tousley, that store now being conducted by David Spoon & Son; Stephen Williams; and J. N. Short & Son, whose former store is now conducted by W. E. Lewis & Co. The hotel that had been kept by J. J. O'Gara was burned in February 1892. The cheese factory here is carried on by Robert Foils. Among the postmasters have been Clay Short, F. M. Tousley, George W. Sergeant, David Wilson, Seymour Spoon, William E. Lewis, and John W. Whaley, present incumbent.

Churches. - The earliest church in Amboy was the Freewill Baptist, organized in 1824, which has been previously mentioned. This society finally ceased to exist and the church building was converted into a town hail in 1892.

The Methodist church of Amboy was organized early in the history of the town, the date not being definitely known. It was a part of the Salmon River Conference, but in 1836 became a part of the Black River Conference. The pastor at the time of the change was Rev. W. H. Gaylord. The church has always been prosperous. The church edifice was erected prior to 1850. A Methodist society was organized at Carterville about 1870, and the edifice erected in 1871. The first trustees were N. H. Adams, Charles H. Jeliff, and Daniel T. Morton. Both Methodist churches are now served by Rev. William Ashford, and have a combined membership of about 112. The entire property, including a parsonage, is valued at $2,400.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.7 sqmi, of which 37.1 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi  (1.62%) is water.

The eastern town line is the border of Oneida County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,312 people, 468 households, and 353 families residing in the town. The population density was 35.3 PD/sqmi. There were 640 housing units at an average density of 17.2 per square mile (6.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.57% White, 1.14% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 468 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,315, and the median income for a family was $34,702. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $22,833 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,698. About 9.5% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Amboy

 * Amboy Center – A hamlet on Route 69.
 * Carterville – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the town.
 * East Amboy – A hamlet east of Amboy Center on Route 69.
 * Jamison Corners – A location east of East Amboy.
 * Mud Hill – A hamlet north of Amboy Center on Route 183.
 * North Amboy – A hamlet near the northern town line.
 * Panther Lake – A lake on the southern town boundary.
 * Panther Lake – A hamlet on the town line in the southeastern corner of the town.
 * West Amboy – A hamlet near the western town line on Route 69.

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Boylston, New York

Boylston is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 498 at the 2020 census, down from 549 at the 2010 census. The name is that of the first landowner of the tract that became the town.

The Town of Boylston is located on the northern boundary of the county.

History
The region was first called "Campania" and was first settled circa 1812. Boylston was created from part of the Town of Orwell in 1828. The population of the town was always small.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.2 sqmi, of which 39.1 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

The northern town line, as well as part of the western town boundary, is the border of Jefferson County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 505 people, 193 households, and 137 families residing in the town. The population density was 12.9 people per square mile (5.0/km2). There were 333 housing units at an average density of 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.02% White, 1.19% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.

There were 193 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,360. About 6.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Boylston

 * Boylston Center – A hamlet located near the center of the town at Routes NY-13 and 50.
 * East Boylston – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town on Route 17.
 * Hemlock District – A location east of Boylston Center.
 * North Boylston – A hamlet in the northwestern corner of the town.
 * Plantz Corners – A hamlet near the eastern town line on Routes 13 and 17.
 * Smartville – A hamlet south of Boylston Center on Route 50.
 * Tamarack Swamp – A bog in the southeastern section of the town.

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Central Square, New York

Central Square is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 1,848 at the 2010 census. The village is located in the southern part of the town of Hastings on Route 49 and U.S. Route 11. The village is west of Interstate 81. The village is northwest of Oneida Lake.

History
The site was the crossing of Native American trails that became crossroads of the early settlers. Central Square was first called "Loomis Corners" after Chester Loomis, who built a hotel there. Later, the community also became a railroad junction.

The village was incorporated in 1890.

The central part of the village was devastated by a fire in 1929.

Geography
Central Square is located at 43.28417°N, -76.14611°W (43.284082, -76.146004).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.9 sqmi, all land.

The Central Square School District is a part of the village of Central Square.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 1,646 people, 752 households, and 430 families in the village. The population density was 888.2 PD/sqmi. There were 796 housing units at an average density of 429.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.06% White, 0.61% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91%.

Of the 752 households 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 36.4% of households were one person and 18.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.84.

The age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median household income was $31,875 and the median family income was $45,441. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $25,078 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,946. About 8.6% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Cleveland, New York

Cleveland is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 750 at the 2010 census. The village is located at the eastern boundary of the town of Constantia on NY Route 49.

History
The village of Cleveland was incorporated in 1857. Much of the 19th century industry was based on glass manufacturing from the Cleveland Glass Company and the Union Glass Company.

During its existence, the New York Ontario and Western Railway ran through Cleveland. Some say the town is named after Cleveland, England and other claim it is named after James Cleveland, an early settler.

In 2007, over one hundred village residents signed a petition to dissolve the village. The petition was rejected on technical grounds, but the village board formed a committee to study the implications of dissolution and alternatives, including increased efficiency via intermunicipal cooperation.

The St. James' Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Geography
Cleveland is located at 43.23639°N, -75.88278°W (43.236502, -75.882705).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, of which 1.1 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (8.13%) is water.

The village is on the North Shore of Oneida Lake and on the border of Oneida County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 758 people, 277 households, and 198 families residing in the village. The population density was 673.5 PD/sqmi. There were 310 housing units at an average density of 275.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.34% White, 0.13% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.26% from other races, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 277 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,313, and the median income for a family was $42,250. Males had a median income of $30,739 versus $21,985 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,366. About 9.6% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Eugenie Maria Morenus, mathematics professor at Sweet Briar College from 1909 to 1946; born in Cleveland
 * Geoff Roes – Elite Ultramarathon Runner Raised on the shores of Oneida Lake, Geoff attended Cleveland Elementary and went on to star in Track & Cross-Country for the Central Square Redmen before a brief but successful running career at Syracuse University. Geoff owns course records in every 100-mile race he has ever run, as well as numerous course records and wins at distances ranging from 25 miles (ca. 40 km) to 100+.  Roes was the recipient of the 2009 Ultra Runner of the Year award.
 * Edward "Ned" Sherman, the first African American elected to serve as mayor in New York, was elected in Cleveland in 1878.
 * The incumbent mayor is Ms. Laureen Tackman. The incumbent Deputy Mayor is Robin Wilson.

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Devon Sawa

Devon Edward Sawa (born September 7, 1978) is a Canadian actor. Sawa began acting when he was a teenager and appeared in several films in the 1990s including Little Giants, Casper, Now and Then, Wild America, Idle Hands, and Final Destination. He also portrayed the title character of the Eminem music video "Stan" and starred as Owen Elliot in The CW action spy drama series Nikita. In addition, he has played several roles in the USA Network & Syfy horror series Chucky.

Early life
Sawa was born on September 7, 1978, in Vancouver, Canada, the son of Joyce and Edward Sawa, a mechanic. He has two older siblings. His father was Polish, and his mother is "a little bit of everything".

Career
Sawa began his career in 1992 as a children's action toy spokesman. He made his film debut in Little Giants in 1994 and received wide recognition for playing the title role as a human boy in Casper the following year. In Now and Then, Sawa played the town bully, Scott Wormer. He also appeared in the films Wild America, Idle Hands, and Final Destination. In 2000, Sawa played the title character of the Eminem music video "Stan". He later did voice acting, voicing Flash Thompson in Spider-Man: The New Animated Series. Sawa continued to work steadily in the 2000s by appearing in several independent films, including Extreme Dating, Shooting Gallery, Devil's Den, Creature Of Darkness, Endure, 388 Arletta Avenue, The Philly Kid, and A Resurrection.

In 2010, Sawa portrayed Owen Elliott on The CW action drama series Nikita. In July 2012, he was promoted to series regular in the third season of Nikita; the show ended after four seasons in 2013. In 2016, Sawa played the lead role in Punk's Dead, a sequel to SLC Punk! by the same director. In 2017, he portrayed the role of Nico Jackson in Somewhere Between; the show ended after one season. In 2019, Sawa appeared as Lester Clark Jr. in Escape Plan: The Extractors. He also starred in the thriller The Fanatic, where he played Hunter Dunbar, an actor who is stalked by a character named Moose. The movie was directed by Limp Bizkit vocalist Fred Durst. Sawa later starred in the films Hunter Hunter (2020) and Black Friday (2021).

Personal life
Sawa married Canadian producer Dawni Sahanovitch in 2013. They have two children together, a son born in 2014 and a daughter born in 2016.

Sawa has described himself as being irreligious, an atheist, and supportive of religious freedoms.

In June 2022, Sawa gave a lengthy interview to The Independent, where he said that he sought out roles in which the character smoked marijuana to help get away from his teen heartthrob status which began with Casper. Sawa also said that between 2004 and 2009, he "drank a lot" until going sober after meeting his wife in Vancouver.

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Fulton, Oswego County, New York

 * There is also a Town of Fulton in Schoharie County, and a Fulton County in New York.

Fulton is a city in the western part of Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 11,389 as of the 2020 census. The city is named after Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat.

History
The city of Fulton is a community in two parts. The area on the west side of the Oswego River was formerly known as "Oswego Falls" recognizing the nearby rapids on the river. (The name "Oswego" is from the Iroquois word meaning "the outpouring.") It was one of the first regions settled in the original Town of Granby. Settlements took place in two west-side locations, the "Upper Landing" and the "Lower Landing." The community was incorporated as a village in 1835. In 1902, the Village of Fulton and the Village of Oswego Falls merged, and the resulting community was chartered as the City of Fulton. The two sides of the river have long been connected by two bridges-one known locally as the "upper bridge" (Broadway/NY State Route 3) and the other more commonly known as the "lower bridge" (Oneida St.) Both bridges have been rebuilt or refurbished a number of times during the history of the villages and city.

On August 6, 1931, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, pitching for the House of David semi-pro team, defeated the Byrne Sieberlings 5–3 in a game played in Fulton, NY. The contest was played before only 2,000 people. The Byrne Sieberlings, sponsored by the J. P. Byrne Tire Company, featured some of Central New York's greatest semi-pro ball players.

The industrial nature of the small city led to a very stable workforce for many years. In fact, during the Great Depression of the early 1930s, the New York Sun newspaper (NYC) wrote a lengthy article describing Fulton, its residents and the strong local economy. It was headlined as, "Fulton, the City the Great Depression Missed."

In 1942, Caroline Speare Rohland won a WPA commission to paint a post office mural for the town. Father LeMoyne Trying to Convert the Indians on Pathfinder Island was an oil on canvas depicting local Indians interacting with Europeans. The post office was placed on the National Register of Historic Places for Oswego County, New York in 1989.

At a May 2009 Common Council meeting, it was disclosed that the City of Fulton was exploring the possibility of merging with the neighboring towns of Granby and Volney to create one larger city. This idea has been floated several times before and has yet to come to fruition.

The Oak Street School, Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton Public Library, Chancellor (tugboat), John Wells Pratt House, State Street Methodist Episcopal Church, David Van Buren House, John Van Buren Tavern, Volkert Van Buren House, and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Oswego Canal, which passes through Fulton, is included in the New York State Barge Canal Historic District. The West Broadway Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

Industrial and commercial history
American Woolen Mills, a large textile firm located on the west bank of the Oswego River, provided uniforms and other cloth-related supplies for the US Army in both World Wars. Many early Italian and Polish immigrants lived in simple wood-framed company housing and shopped at the company store during this time period. The factory-owned housing was eventually sold to the employee-occupants. Joining the woolen mills was the adjacent "Silk Mill." The American Woolen Mills closed their Fulton operations in the early 1950s. The largest buildings were demolished in the summer of 1962. Another industry located on the west side of the river bank and using the force of the river water to power manufacturing equipment was the Foster Brothers' Knife Works, which produced cutlery. Besides Poles, the west side of the river was also settled with a sizable community of Italian immigrants as well as Czechoslovakians, Ukrainians, Syrians, and other, mostly Eastern European nationalities. The area on the east side of the Oswego River was originally a part of the Township of Volney. Over time the east-side grew in industry, commerce, and residential development. In its prime, the east-side had a significant (several square blocks) downtown area (the primary retail business area was once known as "The Dizzy Block") with nearly one hundred stores and shops.

Several factories were located north and the south of the downtown area along the Oswego River to make use of the rapids and fast-flowing water for power. Some of the industries located here over the years included Hunter Arms, Hunter Bicycle, Hunter Fan, Sealright-Oswego Falls Corporation (later, Phillips 66 Corporation and more recently, Huhtamäki Consumer Packaging) making paper and plastic coated packaging, Dilts, (later, Black-Clawson), a paper and plastic machine manufacturer.

When Peter Cailer Kohler (later Nestlé, S.A.) began chocolate production in the United States, Fulton became home to the first U.S. chocolate manufacturing facility, notably producing milk chocolate invented by Peter. Many Swiss, skilled in the art of making chocolate, followed the company to Fulton and settled here. Many of their descendants still live in the area. In 1938, the Nestle Crunch bar was invented at the facility. However, in 2003, after more than 100 years, citing the high cost of restoring and updating the aging plant, Nestle closed the factory, leaving four hundred local employees jobless. Factory employees hung the Nestlé company flag outside the factory upside down the day the closing was announced by company officials.

Subsequent to the closing of the Nestlé plant, investors from Ivory Coast purchased the chocolate factory and attempted to reopen it as "New York Chocolate and Confections Company". The company filed for bankruptcy and local Oswego County officials tried to find an appropriate buyer for the property so that it could continue to work toward a reopening. On June 30, 2010, the plant and its assets were sold again. Subsequently, the facility was demolished to allow for redevelopment. Facilities currently operating on the site include an Aldi supermarket and a Technical Operations facility for Spectrum.

The Miller Brewing Company operated a plant in the Town of Volney, (just outside Fulton city limits) from the mid-1970s until its closure in 1994. The former plant was partially retrofitted and was used for a short time as an ethanol production facility with only limited production. In 2008, the owners filed for bankruptcy and in May, 2009, the facility was sold at auction to Sunoco. A retrofit was completed and the facility returned to production of biofuels on June 21, 2010. At full production rate, the renovated plant was able to produce in excess of 85 million gallons of fuel-grade ethanol per year, along with 400 million pounds of animal feed annually.

In September 2019, Attis Ethanol LLC. purchased the facility from Sunoco, which included a 10 year offtake agreement for the sale of ethanol. In March 21, 2019, the ethanol plant was shuttered and the facility was fully idled in August 2019. The facility continued to sit vacant and in October 2021, the smoke from burning corn in one of the facility's two silos began to overtake the nearby townships. The fire was extinguished in October 2022.

Government
Fulton is governed by an elected mayor and common-council form of government. Administratively and politically, the city is divided into six wards. City hall is located on South First Street near Academy Street and faces a small park and military memorial which overlooks the Oswego River. Fulton supports both a small professional police force and a fire department with two fire stations. The police station and the east-side fire station are included in the city hall complex.

Geography and weather
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 sqmi, of which 3.8 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (19.75%) is water.

Fulton is located near Lake Ontario and receives significant "lake-effect snow" fall in excess of a 100 in per year.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,855 people, 4,923 households, and 2,973 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,102.9 PD/sqmi. There were 5,501 housing units at an average density of 1,439.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.80% White, 0.74% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 4,923 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,054, and the median income for a family was $38,655. Males had a median income of $35,665 versus $23,102 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,133. About 15.1% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
Fulton has a number of parks and areas of interest. Recreation Park, a city-owned facility on the banks of Lake Neatahwanta once hosted an amusement park, indoor skating/dancing rink as well as the county fair grounds. In its earlier years, the American Woolen Mills contributed greatly to the development and upkeep of Recreation Park. Today there are both football and softball fields, a waterfront area, pier, sheltered picnic tables, grills, and other outdoor leisure facilities. The Fulton War Memorial, a multipurpose group of buildings housing an exhibition hall/gymnasium and related ante-rooms as well as an adjacent covered arena used for ice skating and related sports in the winter and other events during warmer weather. The city-owned park adjoins the property owned by the Fulton City School District and occupied by G. Ray Bodley High School. The park facilities are sometimes used by the students for selected athletic and social events. On the northwest side of the park is a city-owned campground known as Bullhead Bay that hosts tents and recreational camper units throughout the late spring, summer and early fall. Included in the park and campground is a short hiking and conservation-nature trail. Concerts are held during the summer months featuring traditional and diverse styles of music and related entertainment. Also on the west side of the River and adjacent to the lower bridge (to the north) there is a park and athletic field complex known as Foster Park. On the east side of the River one finds Voorhees Park, a city block bordered by South Fourth Street, South Third Street, Buffalo Street and Academy Street. Long ago a small bandstand connected by diagonal sidewalks to opposing corners of the park was located near the center of the acreage. Such bandstands were common in small rural towns. A new bandstand was erected in the "old downtown" area of Fulton overlooking the Oswego River and one of two locks in the "New York State Barge Canal" portion of the waterway. This bandstand, known as "The Gazebo" plays host to a variety of musical concerts in the summer season. At "Sharp's Pond," Rowlee Beach is a small beach and swimming area near State Route #3 and Emery Street.

Education
Fulton was long-known as the home of the Falley Seminary, a preparatory school attended by both locals and out-of-area boarding students. This institution offered traditional classical education courses as well as some more practical coursework.

Over the years there have been a number of public schools built in neighborhoods of Fulton and surrounding towns. These include Fulton High School and its descendant institution, G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton Junior High School, Fourth Street School (in the former Fulton High School building), Fairgreve School, James Lanigan Elementary School, Erie Street School, State Street School, Oak Street School, Phillips Street School, Pine Woods School, Walradt Street School, and Granby Elementary School. For many years there were also two Catholic schools: St. Mary's School (also known as Fulton Catholic School) on the east side and Holy Family School on the west side of town.

A branch of Cayuga Community College (CCC) is located in the retrofitted shell of a grocery store and other former retail spaces.

Business
Spring 2008, a Wal-Mart Supercenter opened just outside the Fulton city limits in Granby. Construction of the store was temporarily halted in early 2007 after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation refused access to the area to preserve nesting bald eagles during the spring mating season.

Media
Radio station B104.7, which is currently the top ranked radio outlet in Central New York, is licensed to Fulton. A local newspaper known as "The Valley News" is published in Fulton twice each week. An electronic media publication, the "Oswego County Today" also maintains a publication office in Fulton.

Notable people

 * Carlton W. Barrett, World War II Medal of Honor Recipient
 * John H. Emerick, chief telegraph operator of the Army of the James
 * Albert Lindley Lee, Kansas State Supreme Court Judge, and Union general in the American Civil War.
 * Mark Murphy, professional football player and CEO/President of the Green Bay Packers
 * John Naioti, professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
 * Walt Patulski, professional football player.
 * Mark Roth, retired professional bowler
 * Rob Schremp, professional ice hockey player
 * Owen Benjamin, actor, comedian, and pianist
 * Ted Wilks, professional baseball player
 * Mark Murphy (singer), professional jazz artist
 * Edna Skinner, actress
 * Neil R. Jones, author
 * William Arthur "Candy" Cummings, professional baseball player
 * Harold S. Diehl, scientist, teacher at Fulton High school, 1913 and 1914
 * Betty Ford, wife of President Gerald Ford
 * Bill Fivaz, author and numismatist

title: Fulton, Oswego County, New York


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Granby, New York

Granby is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 6,821 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Granby is in the southwest corner of the county.

History
The town was first settled circa 1792. Granby was created in 1818 from the Town of Hannibal and part of the Town of Lysander in Onondaga County. A small northern part of the town was lost to the Town of Oswego in 1836. Although first settled in 1792, it was actually discovered many years later by John Bradshaw (cricketer) (1812–1880), first-class cricketer and cleric, from Granby, Nottinghamshire and whom, after his discovery, returned triumphantly to England and became Vicar of Granby-cum-Sutton in 1845.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.5 sqmi, of which 44.9 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi  (3.36%) is water.

The eastern town line borders the Oswego River and the City of Fulton. The southern town boundary is the border of Onondaga County. Granby borders the town of Hannibal on the west and towns of Oswego and Minetto on the north.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,009 people, 2,605 households, and 1,917 families residing in the town. The population density was 156.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,869 housing units at an average density of 63.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.57% White, 0.54% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 2,605 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,610, and the median income for a family was $41,127. Males had a median income of $33,390 versus $24,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,826. About 11.1% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Granby has no school district of its own. It is divided among the Fulton City School District, Phoenix School District, Hannibal Central School District, and Cato-Meridian School District in terms of K-12 public education.

Communities and locations in Granby

 * Battle Island State Park – a state park on the western bank of the Oswego River, in the northeast part of the town.
 * Bowens Corners – once called Liberty's Corners, a hamlet southwest of Fulton on Route 176.
 * Dexterville – a hamlet on the western town line, west of Granby Center.
 * Granby Center – a hamlet in the northern part of the town. It was formerly known as "Williams Corners"; it is west of Fulton on Route 3.
 * Hinmansville – a hamlet in the southern part of the town by the Oswego River.
 * Lake Neatahwanta – a lakeside community west of the City of Fulton.
 * Lewis Corners – a hamlet north of Granby Center near the Minetto town line.
 * Ox Creek – a tributary of the Oswego River.
 * Pember Corners – a hamlet on the town line in the northwestern part of the town.
 * South Granby – a hamlet in the southern part of the town, northwest of Hinmansville.
 * West Granby – a former community in the town.
 * Brook was a post office located just north of the county line.

title: Granby, New York


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Hastings, New York

Hastings is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. Its population was 9,450 at the 2010 census. It is named after Hastings Curtiss, a prominent citizen and member of the State Assembly in 1824.

It is on the county's southern border. U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 81 pass through it.

History
Hastings was the first town settled in Oswego County when Oliver Stevens built a rude house near the abandoned Fort Brewerton in 1789. Stevens used the location to trade with Indians and to provide a tavern-like establishment for the boatmen who frequented the nearby river and lake. The region was originally called "Breda." The town was formed in 1825 from Constantia. The early industry was lumbering and manufacturing of wooden products.

The Carley's Mills Schoolhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.0 sqmi, of which 45.8 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.54%) is water.

The southern town line is the Oneida River and the border of Onondaga County. The southern tip of the town is at the western end of Oneida Lake, where it becomes the Oneida River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,803 people, 3,374 households, and 2,365 families residing in the town. The population density was 192.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,635 housing units at an average density of 79.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.75% White, 0.32% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 3,374 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,085, and the median income for a family was $46,722. Males had a median income of $35,380 versus $24,958 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,931. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Hastings

 * Bardeen Corners – A hamlet south of Hastings village on Route 11.
 * Benders Corners – A location near the western town line.
 * Brewerton – A hamlet that is also located in Onondaga County.
 * Carley Mills – A hamlet east of Hastings village.
 * Caughdenoy – A hamlet by the western town line in the southwestern corner of Hastings. It was first settled circa 1797 and is by the Oneida River.  It was a center for catching and smoking eels for market.
 * Central Square – The Village of Central Square is in the southern part of the town on Route 11.
 * Emmons Siding – A location in the southern part of the town near Oneida Lake.
 * Gardners Corners – A location west of Hastings village.
 * Hastings – The hamlet of Hastings is in the northern part of the town on U.S. 11.
 * Hastings Center – A hamlet north of Central Square at the intersection of County Route 4 and Perfield Road.
 * Little France – A hamlet on the eastern town line, which had early settlers from France and French Canada.
 * Mallory – A hamlet by the eastern town boundary.
 * Mallory Station – A location west of Mallory.
 * McMahon Corners – A location north of Caughdenoy on the western town line.
 * Morse – A hamlet east of Hastings village and south of Carley Mills.
 * Piquet Corners – A location south of Bardeen Corners on Route 11.

title: Hastings, New York


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Lacona, New York

Lacona is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 582 at the 2010 census. The village is inside the town of Sandy Creek, halfway between Syracuse and Watertown.

History
The village was founded around 1803. Lacona was incorporated as a village in 1880.

The Smith H. Barlow House, First National Bank of Lacona, Lacona Clock Tower, Lacona Railroad Station and Depot, Charles M. Salisbury House, Matthew Shoecraft House, Fred Smart House, and Newman Tuttle House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Lacona is located at 43.64389°N, -76.06861°W (43.643791, -76.068562).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, all land.

The village is east of Interstate 81. Little Sandy Creek flows westward through the village and the adjacent village of Sandy Creek.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 590 people, 243 households, and 156 families residing in the village. The population density was 576.7 PD/sqmi. There were 271 housing units at an average density of 264.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.64% White, 0.17% African American, 0.34% Asian, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 243 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,222, and the median income for a family was $41,111. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $27,955 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,418. About 19.3% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.9% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lacona, New York


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New Haven, New York

New Haven is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,856 at the 2010 census.

History
The area was originally called "Vera Cruz." The Town of New Haven was taken from the Town of Mexico in 1813, before the founding of Oswego County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.5 sqmi, of which 31.2 sqmi is land and 2.3 sqmi (6.79%) is water.

The northern town line is formed by Lake Ontario.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,930 people, 1,063 households, and 781 families residing in the town. The population density was 94.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,378 housing units at an average density of 44.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.40% White, 0.17% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 1,063 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,324, and the median income for a family was $44,900. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $21,632 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,957. About 7.2% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in New Haven

 * Austin Corners – A location in the southeastern corner of the town.
 * Butterfly Corners ("Butterfly") – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
 * Cummings Bridge ("Cummings Mills") – A location in the southeastern corner of the town.
 * Demster – A hamlet north of New Haven village on Route 6.
 * Demster Beach – A hamlet on the Lake Ontario shore.
 * Hickory Grove – A location on the shore of Lake Ontario.
 * Johnsons Corners – A location in the southeastern corner of the town.
 * New Haven – The hamlet of New Haven is on Route 104. It was once called "Gay Head."
 * New Haven Station – A location north of New Haven village.
 * Pleasant Point Crossing ("Pleasant Point") – A hamlet west of Demster.
 * Sala – A hamlet near the southern town line, southwest of South New Haven.
 * South New Haven – A hamlet southwest of New Haven village.
 * Vermillion – A hamlet on the southern town line, south of Butterfly Corners.

title: New Haven, New York


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Orwell, New York

Orwell is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Orwell, Vermont.

The Town of Orwell is in the north-central part of the county.

History
The town was first settled around 1806. The Town of Orwell was created from part of the Town of Richland in 1817. In 1828, Orwell was reduced by the founding of the Town of Boylston, but more territory was obtained from Richland in 1844.

The Town of Orwell is a "dry" community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.3 sqmi, of which 39.8 sqmi is land and 1.5 sqmi  (3.75%) is water.

Transportation
County Route 2 runs east/west from U.S. 11 in Pulaski and Redfield. County Route 22 runs north/south from U.S. 11 in Ellisburg (as Jefferson County Route 122) to NY 69 in Parish.

Oswego County Public Transit provides service between Orwell and Fulton.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,254 people, 419 households, and 300 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.5 PD/sqmi. There were 701 housing units at an average density of 17.6 per square mile (6.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.17% White, 0.88% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.08% Asian, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 419 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $34,000 versus $21,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,256. About 16.6% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Orwell

 * Beecherville – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town, northeast of Stillwater.
 * Bennett Bridge – A location south of Pekin.
 * Castor Corners – A location northwest of Orwell village.
 * Chateaugay – A hamlet east of Orwell village. It was also called "Shatagee."
 * Little America – A location southeast of Stillwater.
 * New Scriba – A hamlet on the northern town line east of Vorea.
 * Orwell – The hamlet of Orwell, sometimes called "Orwell Corners," is at the junction of Routes 2 and 22.
 * Salmon River Falls – A 110 ft waterfall located within the town.
 * Salmon River Reservoir – Part of the reservoir is in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Stillwater – A hamlet in the southeastern section of the town. The Stillwater Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
 * Vorea – A hamlet northeast of Orwell village near the northern town line.

title: Orwell, New York


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Palermo, New York

Palermo is a town in Oswego County in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 3,664 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Palermo in Sicily.

The Town of Palermo is centrally located in the county, east of Fulton.

History
The first permanent settler arrived circa 1803. The Town of Palermo was created in 1832 from the Town of Volney.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.8 sqmi, of which 40.6 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.37%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,686 people, 1,306 households, and 1,000 families residing in the town. The population density was 90.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,366 housing units at an average density of 33.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.86% White, 0.38% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 1,306 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,170, and the median income for a family was $46,190. Males had a median income of $30,104 versus $25,150 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,229. About 5.3% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Palermo

 * Catfish – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Clifford – A hamlet north of Palermo village. It was once called "Dentons Corners."
 * Cribbs Corners – A hamlet northeast of Palermo village on Route 3.
 * East Palermo – A hamlet east of Palermo village.
 * Farley Corners – A location at the western town line.
 * Loomis Corner – A hamlet south of Palermo village on Route 264.
 * Mungers Corners – A hamlet northeast of Palermo village.
 * Palermo – The hamlet of Palermo is on Route 3. It is also called "Palermo Center" and was once known as "Jennings Corners."
 * Peat Corners – A hamlet south of East Palermo.
 * Russ Mills – A hamlet north of East Palermo.
 * Russ Pond – A small lake north of Russ Mills.
 * Sayles Corners – A location in the northwestern section of the town.
 * Sutton Corner – A hamlet near the southern town line at Routes 49 and 264.
 * Upson Corner – A hamlet north of East Palermo.
 * Vermillion – A hamlet at the northern town boundary on Catfish Creek.

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Phoenix, New York

Phoenix is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,382 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from Alexander Phoenix. The village of Phoenix lies in the Lake Ontario lake-effect snow belt, with seasonal snow totals regularly exceeding 200 in. Phoenix lies in the southwest part of the town of Schroeppel.

History
The village was incorporated in 1848.

At around 11:00 pm on September 23, 1916, Phoenix was nearly completely devastated by a fire that destroyed most of the business district, killing 1 person. The fire knocked out use of the fire fighting pumps that the village relied on. The fire lasted until early morning of the 24th.

Oswego Canal Lock 1 is located beside Culvert Street, off Main Street (County Road 57). It was built around 1911, and has a lift of 10.2 ft (3.11 m) to the south. Just north of the canal lock is a heel trunnion single-leaf bascule bridge carrying Culvert Street which raises up when the downstream gates of the lock are opened in order to provide adequate clearance for passing marine vessels. Built in 1986, it has a span of 67 ft (20 m). Another heel trunnion single-leaf bascule bridge is located along the canal lock, constructed in 1912, which was used to access the lockhouse and factories on Mill Island (now called Lock Island) from nearby Bridge Street. It was taken out of service when a driveway was routed to the site from Culvert Street. The bridge is currently locked in the raised position.

On April 20, 2002, around 6:50 am, many residents of Phoenix were shaken awake by a magnitude 5.2 earthquake centered near Plattsburgh, New York. No damage or injuries were reported in the area.

The Northrup-Gilbert House, St. John's Episcopal Church, and Sweet Memorial Building are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
The village is on the east side of the Oswego River and the Oswego Canal. Phoenix is located at 43.23139°N, -76.29806°W (43.231324, -76.298066). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 mi2, of which 1.1 mi2 is land and 0.1 mi2 (8.80%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,251 people, 959 households, and 578 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,966.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,041 housing units at an average density of 909.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.22% White, 0.36% African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 959 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,199, and the median income for a family was $36,442. Males had a median income of $29,542 versus $22,412 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,434. About 9.6% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person
Thaddeus C. Sweet, New York State Representative

Phoenix is the town where the main character in the fictional book "Letters from Carrie" writes about living in a small town on the Oswego River and Canal in upstate NY in the mid1850s (author Janet D. Harder)

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Pulaski, New York

Pulaski is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,365 at the 2010 census. The village is within the town of Richland, and lies between the eastern shore of Lake Ontario and the Tug Hill region. The village is located on U.S. Route 11 and is adjacent to Interstate 81. Pulaski lies in the Snowbelt, which is characterized by heavy amounts of lake-effect snow. It has a regional reputation for its heavy snow accumulations and adverse traveling conditions in winter, and for the long duration of winter conditions, often from mid-November through mid-April.

Although the village takes its name after General Casimir Pulaski, area residents have traditionally pronounced it with a long "i". The historic core of the village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 as the Pulaski Village Historic District.

History
Pulaski history shows that during the early years before incorporation on April 26, 1832, the village was known by various other names. It was once called “Fishville” and sometimes it was called “Salmon River”. It was also stated that the name “Pulaski” was often spelled “Polaski”. It was also used for years with the spelling of Polaski from The Palladium Times to official state documents.

Mary Parker, the local historian, offered two possible theories regarding the selection of the town's name in an article titled "Name Selection is a Mystery." According to Parker, the most credible theory is that in 1829, three years before the town's incorporation, the prominent lawyer and abolitionist Thomas C. Baker proposed the name at a meeting. Another story indicates that the name was chosen when Revolutionary War heroes put names in a hat and pulled the name of Casimir Pulaski. As Mary Parker says, one or both may not be true but local historians are researching how the name was picked.

In October 1816 the first court of Oswego County was held in Oswego, when a number of people presented themselves and were admitted to the bar, thus being the only business transacted. However, in February 1817 the first jury was selected for court was convened in Pulaski. It was only three years after the first court was held in Oswego County was there a court house erected in Pulaski.

A few miles to the west from the village of Pulaski at the mouth of the Salmon River a lighthouse was built. In the 1830s the government engineers determined that the mouth had sufficient depth that it could harbor thirty ships. So in August 1838 the lighthouse was inaugurated. The lamp originally ran on whale oil. The harbor was deactivated in 1858. In 1989 a Coast Guard Class II navigation aid was installed. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in March 1979.

“In 1853 the citizens of the village became interested in the education of their children and youth. An act of legislature was passed to consolidate parts of three school districts within the village into one”. It was called the “Pulaski school district” and the school was named “Pulaski Academy”. Pulaski Academy and Central Schools currently occupy two buildings: Lura Sharp Elementary School (built in 1939 and originally housed grades K-12 until 1969) and the Pulaski Middle-Senior High School (built in 1969, originally housing grades 7-12 as Pulaski Jr.-Sr. High School, grade 6 was moved into the facility in 2007). Other elementary school buildings in the hamlets of Richland and Fernwood were closed in the late 1960s or early 1970s, with the Richland school being used as the Headquarters of the Half-Shire Historical Society since 1973.

In the early hours of October 6, 1881, in a bakery in the back of M.L. Hollis store a fire started. In just over three hours the whole business portion of Pulaski was destroyed by the fire. The reason it took so little time to burn was because of the buildings structure being built of wood and the fire stations facilities inability to hold the fire in check.

From the 1840s to the present there have been many factories located in and around the village. With the village lying on the banks of the Salmon River it was a major asset in its development. “There have been at least hundred and twenty factories” come and go. From wood mills to iron works, there have been many different factories located in Pulaski. Only a small number of industrial companies now remain, including Fulton Companies, Healthway, and Schoeller Technical Paper.

The Pulaski Village Historic District and Selkirk Lighthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,398 people, 1,034 households, and 585 families residing in the village. The population density was 729.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,155 housing units at an average density of 351.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.21% White, 0.91% African American, 0.01% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.00% of the population.

There were 1,034 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,977, and the median income for a family was $40,089. Males had a median income of $34,850 versus $23,913 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,458. About 12.1% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Nearby Interstate 81 allows local residents access to the nearby cities of Syracuse and Watertown. This proximity promotes the Pulaski area as a primary access point for the Lake Ontario and Tug Hill recreational tourism. Pulaski is served by Trailways Bus Lines as well as three Oswego County Public Transit Lines.

Commerce
Commerce in Pulaski revolves heavily around fishing tourism. It is located on the Salmon River, which is named for the salmon which return to the river each fall during the salmon run. The area is a major draw for sportfishing, as is Lake Ontario, the shore of which is three miles to the west of the village. The fishing season culminates in the fall with the Salmon River Festival, held each year at the site of the farmers' market.

In addition to the massive influx of visitors to the area they also bring an increase in tourism revenue for the area. In the article "There's Nothing Fishy About the Salmon Industry" written in 1987, the mayor at the time Dan Briggs is quoted saying "Our community cash flow ranges between $3 to $5 million a year just in the village because of salmon season". Since then it is likely that that price has only gone up in relation to economic growth in the past 32 years. This has tremendous impact on all of the local businesses as they thrive on the salmon fever. Fishermen and women can find a fishing report to get a good idea the best time is to hit the steams.

Pulaski is also located on an extensive snowmobile trail system which connects to other trail systems throughout central and northern New York. This results in a growing amount of winter tourism as the trail system grows in reputation; this is helped by the reliable snowfall in the area, particularly throughout the Tug Hill region.

Summer tourism is also strong in the Pulaski area because of its proximity to Lake Ontario and its numerous seasonal activities which include white water rafting, residences, parks, and resorts where thousands of people around NY camp every year. However, the town lost some of its touristic luster with the loss of their 'Ringgold Fireman's Field Days' that occurred annually on the first weekend of August.

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Redfield, New York

Redfield is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 550 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Redfield was incorporated from part of the Town of Mexico in 1800. The town is in the northeastern corner of the county.

As the town is located in the lake effect snowbelt, it is known for its frequent and heavy snowfalls, even more so than other towns in upstate New York. In February 2007, the town unofficially set a record when 141 in of snow fell in 10 days.

Geography
The northern town line is the border of Jefferson County and the eastern town line is the border of Lewis County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.4 sqmi, of which 90.1 sqmi is land and 3.4 sqmi (3.60%) is water.

Redfield is on the Tug Hill Plateau of northwestern New York.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 607 people, 230 households, and 172 families residing in the town. Population density was 6.7 people per square mile (2.6/km2). There were 537 housing units at an average density of 6.0 per square mile (2.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.02% White, 0.66% African American, 0.82% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 230 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,304, and the median income for a family was $39,792. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $22,386 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,277. About 6.9% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Redfield

 * Greenboro – A hamlet in the northwestern corner of the town on Route 17.
 * Noble Shores – A hamlet by the western town line and north of the Salmon River.
 * Redfield – The hamlet of Redfield in the southeastern part of the town on Route 17. The community is north of the Salmon River.
 * Salmon River – A stream flowing through the town and widening into a reservoir near the community of Redfield.
 * Salmon River Reservoir – A reservoir located partly in the town.

Snowstorm of 2007
The National Weather Service reported that Redfield had an unofficial total of 141 in of snow over 10 days in early February 2007, which would be an unofficial state record for New York.

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Richland, New York

Richland is a town in the northeastern part of Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 5,718 at the 2010 census.

History
The town was first settled circa 1801. The town of Richland was formed from part of the town of Williamstown, New York in 1807.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 60.1 sqmi, of which 57.2 sqmi is land and 2.9 sqmi (4.86%) is water.

The western border of the town is Lake Ontario.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,824 people, 2,257 households, and 1,543 families residing in the town. The population density was 101.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,890 housing units at an average density of 50.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.15% White, 0.19% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 2,257 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,410, and the median income for a family was $43,564. Males had a median income of $36,035 versus $22,337 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,780. About 9.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Richland

 * Bethel Corners – hamlet on NY 3 on the north side of the Salmon River
 * Daysville – hamlet in southwest part of town
 * Daysville Corner – location on NY 3 south of Selkirk Shores State Park
 * Farmers Corner – hamlet on US 11 south of Pulaski
 * Fernwood – hamlet in southern part of town
 * Malby Corners – hamlet north of Pulaski
 * Port Ontario – hamlet on the south side of the Salmon River along NY 3
 * Pulaski – the village of Pulaski
 * Ramona Beach – a community on the shore of Lake Ontario
 * Richland – namesake hamlet in the east part of town
 * Selkirk – hamlet on the shore of Lake Ontario; site of the Selkirk Light
 * Selkirk Shores State Park – a state park on the shore of Lake Ontario south of Selkirk
 * Tinker Tavern Corner – location along US 11 in southern part of town
 * Tylers Corner – location in south-central part of town

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Sand Ridge, New York

Sand Ridge is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 849 at the 2010 census.

Sand Ridge is in the southern section of the Town of Schroeppel.

Geography
Sand Ridge is located at 43.25222°N, -76.22583°W (43.252294, -76.225756).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 sqmi, of which 2.4 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (1.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 906 people, 349 households, and 242 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 375.1 PD/sqmi. There were 438 housing units at an average density of 181.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.69% White, 0.22% African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 349 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,732, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $29,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,893. About 7.7% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Schroeppel, New York

Schroeppel is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 8,501 at the 2010 census. The name derives from the Schroeppel family, early land owners of the area. Schroeppel is located in the southeast part of the county.

History
The town of Schroeppel was formed in 1832 from the town of Volney.

The Schroeppel House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Geography
The southwestern town line, marked by the Oneida River, is the border of Onondaga County. The southwestern town boundary is partly formed by the Oswego River. The Erie Canal is on the southern border of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.2 sqmi, of which 42.3 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi  (2.01%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,566 people, 3,251 households, and 2,347 families residing in the town. The population density was 202.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,590 housing units at an average density of 84.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.79% White, 0.39% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 3,251 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,662, and the median income for a family was $45,766. Males had a median income of $31,191 versus $27,864 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,581. About 7.7% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Schroeppel

 * Bowen Corners – A hamlet by the northern town line.
 * Caughdenoy – A hamlet on the eastern town line.
 * Gilbert Mills – A hamlet in the northwestern corner of the town, named from Gilbert brothers who built a mill here.
 * Great Bear Siding – A location in the southwestern part of the town.
 * McMahon Corners – A hamlet on the northern town line.
 * Peacock Corners – A hamlet north of Sand Ridge.
 * Pennellville – A hamlet in the center of the town, named after Richard Pennell, MD.
 * Peter Scott Swamp – A swamp in the southern part of the town.
 * Phoenix – The Village of Phoenix.
 * Roosevelt Corners – A hamlet by the northern town line.
 * Sand Ridge – A hamlet in the southern part of the town.
 * Shephard Corners – A hamlet by the northern town line.
 * Stewart Corners – A hamlet north of Peter Scott Swamp.

title: Schroeppel, New York