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Carlisle, New York

Carlisle is a town in northern Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,768 at the 2020 census.

History
The town was first settled circa 1760.

The town of Carlisle was established in 1807 from the towns of Cobleskill and Sharon. Some claim the town is named after Carlisle Pierce, a resident of the town, while others claim it is named after a city in England.

Manufacturing plows was a town industry in the 19th century.

Civil War Medal of Honor recipient John Snyders Kenyon was born on May 5, 1843, in Grovenor Corners.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.2 sqmi, of which 34.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.26%) is water.

The northern town line is the border of Montgomery County, southwest of Amsterdam.

U.S. Route 20, Cherry Valley Turnpike, is an east–west highway across the town. New York State Route 162 crosses the northeastern corner of Carlisle.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,758 people, 628 households, and 476 families residing in the town. The population density was 51.5 PD/sqmi. There were 728 housing units at an average density of 21.3 per square mile (8.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.61% White, 0.40% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 628 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% 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 3.16.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,657, and the median income for a family was $48,095. Males had a median income of $32,188 versus $23,646 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,767. About 7.9% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Carlisle

 * Argusville – A location in the northwestern corner of the town on the town line.
 * Bear Swamp – A bog north of Little York.
 * Becker Corners – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the town at Cripplebush Creek.
 * Carlisle – A hamlet on US-20.
 * Carlisle Center – A hamlet near the southern town line on County Road 10, south of Carlisle hamlet.
 * Cripplebush Creek – A stream flowing out the eastern town boundary to Schoharie Creek.
 * Grovenor Corners – A hamlet on County Road 10 in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Little York – A hamlet on US-20 at the western side of the town.
 * Russell Lake – A small lake on the town line in the southwestern part of Carlisle.

Notable people

 * Esther Lord McNeill (1812–1907), temperance movement leader

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Conesville, New York

Conesville is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 687 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Jonathan Cone, an early resident.

The Town of Conesville is in the southeastern corner of the county and is approximately 40 mi southwest of Albany.

History
Conesville was first settled circa 1764 on a patent issued in 1754.

The town was formed in 1836 from the Town of Durham (now in Greene County) and the Town of Broome.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.9 sqmi, of which 39.5 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi  (1.00%) is water.

The southern town line is the border of Greene County. Part of the eastern town line borders Greene County; the northern section  borders Albany County.

The Manor Kill is a stream, fed by the Bear Kill, flowing westward into the Schoharie Reservoir near West Conesville.

New York State Route 990V is an east–west highway running from the community of Conesville to the western town line at the Schoharie Reservoir.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 726 people, 304 households, and 214 families residing in the town. The population density was 18.4 people per square mile (7.1/km2). There were 777 housing units at an average density of 19.7 per square mile (7.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.38% White, 0.28% African American, 0.28% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 304 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,417, and the median income for a family was $37,344. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,964 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,236. About 5.7% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Conesville

 * Conesville – The hamlet of Conesville is on the Manor Kill at the junction of County Roads 3 and 18 and NY-990V.
 * Manor Kill – A stream running through the town to the Schoharie Reservoir.
 * Manorkill – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town on County Road 3 and the Manor Kill.
 * Schoharie Reservoir – a reservoir located at the western town line, constructed in 1926.
 * West Conesville – A hamlet in the western part of the town on State Route 990v near the Schoharie Reservoir.

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Fulton, Schoharie County, New York

 * There is a city named Fulton in Oswego County, New York as well as a Fulton County, New York.

Fulton is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,199 at the 2020 census. Within the town of Fulton are the hamlets of Breakabeen and Fultonham. The town is in the center of the county and is also one of the larger towns in the county. Fulton is west of Albany.

History
The territory was in the realm of the Mohawk tribe.

The town was first settled around 1715 after being purchased directly from local natives. Part of the early town was called Vroomansland after Adam Vrooman, the landowner. However, other settlers of German extraction, desiring the same land, fomented trouble with the natives.

Fulton was established from part of the Town of Middleburgh in 1828.

The Shafer Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Notable people

 * William C. Bouck, former Governor of New York, who lived at Bouck's Island in Breakabeen.
 * John McGiver, 1960s Hollywood character actor, lived here.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 65.0 sqmi, all land.

The Schoharie Creek flows through the town. Panther Creek flows eastward through the southern part of Fulton to Schoharie Creek.

New York State Route 30 is a north–south highway in Fulton.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,495 people, 499 households, and 353 families residing in the town. The population density was 23.0 people per square mile (8.9/km2). There were 805 housing units at an average density of 12.4 per square mile (4.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.77% White, 8.16% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.00% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.22% of the population.

There were 499 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 130.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,144, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $24,911 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,565. About 14.2% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
The current Supervisor of the town of Fulton is Democrat Phil Skowfoe. Skowfoe had two opponents, a Republican and a Conservative, in the last election.

Communities and locations in Fulton

 * Bouck's Falls — A popular resting area.
 * Bouck Hollow — A location east of Schoharie Creek, in the southeast of Fulton.
 * Bouck's Island — A location on Schoharie Creek, southeast of Fultonham.
 * Breakabeen — A hamlet in the southern part of the town on NY-30. It was originally called "Brakabeen," by the original German settlers, meaning a flat area covered with ferns.
 * Fultonham — A hamlet in the southwestern section of the town on NY-30, located north of Panther Creek.
 * Housons Corners — A location east of Breakabeen on County Road 36.
 * Max V. Shaul State Park — A state park south of Fultonham on NY-30.
 * Patria — A hamlet near the town center, northwest of Fultonham.
 * Vintonton — A location near the northwestern town line on County Road 4, west of Patria. Formerly, it was called "Vintontown."
 * Vroman's Nose — A location near the eastern town boundary, east of Watsonville.
 * Watsonville — A hamlet northeast of Fultonham on NY-30.
 * West Fulton — A hamlet southwest of Fultonham, near the southern town line, by the junction of County Roads 4 and 20. It was previously known as "Byrneville" and "Sapbush Hollow." The West Fulton Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

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Gilboa, New York

Gilboa is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,111 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Gilboa is in the southern part of the county and is southwest of Albany.

History
The town was first settled around 1760.

The Town of Gilboa was formed in 1848 from regions taken from the Towns of Blenheim and Broome. The name "Gilboa" is from Mount Gilboa, a biblical site in Israel, where King Saul's sons were killed by the Philistines, and Saul killed himself (1 Samuel 31:4)

A cotton mill in the community of Gilboa was a major contributor to the early economy of the town, but it was destroyed by a flood in 1869.

In 1926, the Schoharie Creek was dammed to form the Schoharie Reservoir. The original settlement of Gilboa was razed and flooded as part of this project. A new settlement was established north of the reservoir.

Fossil Forest
In 1870, workers blasting a site for a stone quarry found fossilized remains of tree stumps. In 2004, the tops and fronds of the trees were discovered and, in 2007, the fern-like trees, named Wattieza, were pronounced the oldest known trees on earth.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 59.3 sqmi, of which 57.8 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi of it (2.63%) is water.

The southern town line forms a border with Delaware County and Greene County.

The Schoharie Creek flows northward through the town.

New York State Route 30 is a north-south highway in Gilboa. New York State Route 23 cuts through the southwestern corner of the town. New York State Route 990V is a highway running eastward from NY-30 in the southeastern part of Gilboa.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,215 persons, 478 households, and 355 families residing in the town. The population density was 21.0 people per square mile (8.1/km2). There were 992 housing units at an average density of 17.2 per square mile (6.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.80% White, 0.91% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 1.23% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 478 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,156, and the median income for a family was $38,214. Males had a median income of $31,635 versus $25,278 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,561. About 9.6% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Gilboa

 * Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir – A reservoir partly in the northwestern part of Gilboa.
 * Broome Center – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town located on County Road 17, settled around 1850.
 * Five Corners – A location south of Mackey at the junction of County Roads 17 and 18.
 * Flat Creek – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town on County Road 17.
 * Gilboa – The hamlet of Gilboa is north of the Gilboa Reservoir.
 * Gilboa-Conesville Central School – The only school in Gilboa.
 * Mackey – A hamlet west of Broome Center.
 * Mayham Pond – A small lake north of South Gilboa Station.
 * Owlsville – A hamlet in the northeastern section  of the town.
 * Schoharie Reservoir – A reservoir partly in the southeastern corner of the town, south of Gilboa village.
 * South Gilboa – A hamlet in the southwestern part of Gilboa on County Road 14. The Forks in the Road Schoolhouse and South Gilboa Railroad Station are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 * South Gilboa Station – A location in the southwestern part of the town on NY-23.
 * Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir – A reservoir in the northwestern section of Gilboa, east of the Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir.
 * Welch Corners – A location in the northwestern part of the town.

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Jefferson, New York

Jefferson is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,333 at the 2020 census. The town is on the southwestern border of the county and is east of Oneonta.

History
The town was first settled around 1793 by New Englanders and was unoccupied by settlers during the American Revolution.

In 1803, the town was created from part of the Town of Blenheim.

The First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson and Parker 13-Sided Barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.4 sqmi, of which 43.3 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.28%) is water.

The western town line is the border of Delaware County.

The West Branch of the Delaware River originates in Jefferson. Along with the Delaware River Watershed, streams in the eastern part of the town feed into the Mohawk River Watershed while those in the western part feed into the Susquehanna River Watershed.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 520 households, and 364 families residing in the town. The population density was 11.5/km2 (29.7/sq mi). There were 904 housing units at an average density of 20.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.42% White, 1.71% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 520 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $43,269. Males had a median income of $34,875 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,569. About 9.1% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Jefferson

 * Arabia – A hamlet by the northern town line on County Road 64.
 * Baird Corners – A location north of Jefferson village on NY-10.
 * East Jefferson – A hamlet northeast of Jefferson village, located on County Road 16.
 * Jefferson – The hamlet of Jefferson is on Route 10.
 * Mount Jefferson – A small mountain (2733 feet, 833 metres) north of the source of the Delaware River.
 * South Jefferson – A hamlet southeast of Jefferson village on NY-10. The Stewart House and Howard–Stewart Family Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
 * West Jefferson – A hamlet west of Jefferson village, near the western town line and the junction of County Roads 2A and 15.

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Seward, New York

Seward is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,583 at the 2020 census. The town is named after senator, governor, and secretary of state William H. Seward.

The Town of Seward is in the northwestern part of the county and is northeast of Oneonta.

History
The first settlement took place circa 1754 near Seward village.

During the American Revolution, much of the town was destroyed due to conflict between loyalist and revolutionary factions.

The town was formed in 1840 from part of the Town of Sharon.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.5 sqmi, of which 36.4 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.19%) is water.

The western town line is the border of Otsego County.

New York State Route 10 is a north–south highway. New York State Route 165 is an east–west highway, with its eastern terminus at NY-10 at Janesville. New York State Route 145 is a north–south highway in the northeastern part of Seward.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,637 people, 588 households, and 449 families residing in the town. The population density was (25.0/sq mi). There were 683 housing units at an average density of 18.8 per square mile (7.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.50% White, 0.31% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.75% of the population.

There were 588 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,438, and the median income for a family was $44,813. Males had a median income of $31,827 versus $24,076 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,227. About 5.9% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Seward

 * Clove – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town, on County Road 63. It was once called "The Clove," a corruption of the Dutch "Klauver Kloof," meaning "clover valley."
 * Dorloo – A hamlet in the western section of the town on NY-165, west of Seward village.
 * Gardnersville – A hamlet east of Seward village, located on NY-10 and named after Dow Gardner, an early settler.
 * Hyndsville – A hamlet on NY-10 in the southeastern part of the town named after a settler family.
 * Janesville – A hamlet on NY-10 in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Lawyersville – A hamlet at the eastern town line on NY-145, named after an early family.
 * Seward – The hamlet of Seward is in the northern section of the town on NY-165.
 * Webers Corners – A hamlet by the western town line on NY-165.
 * Zeh Corners – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town on County Road 30.

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Sharon, New York

Sharon is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,697 at the 2020 census. The town is named after a location in Connecticut, whence some early settlers came. The town of Sharon is in the northwestern corner of the county and is southwest of Amsterdam.

History
The town was first settled around 1780. It was called "New Dorlach" from a location in Germany known to the early settlers while still in Otsego County.

In 1781 during the American Revolution, the Battle of Sharon was fought in the town between small contingents of colonial forces and Tories.

Sharon was created in 1797 from the town of Schoharie during the early organization of Schoharie County.

The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 reduced road traffic on a major east-west turnpike through the town, leading to the decline of several early communities.

Sharon Springs was set apart from the town in 1871 through incorporation as a village.

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 0.1 sqmi  (0.23%) is water.

The northern town line is the border of Montgomery County and the western town boundary is the border of Otsego County.

U.S. Route 20 is an east-west highway in the town. New York State Route 10, a north-south highway, intersects US-20 in Sharon Springs. New York State Route 145 has its northern terminus at US-20 in Sharon hamlet.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,843 people, 678 households, and 484 families residing in the town. The population density was 47.2 PD/sqmi. There were 838 housing units at an average density of 21.4 per square mile (8.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.21% White, 0.60% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 678 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% 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 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,413, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $31,167 versus $25,972 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,639. About 10.8% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Sharon

 * Argusville – A hamlet northeast of Sharon village, located on County Roads 5A and 5B.
 * Beekman Corners – A location by the southern town line at County Road 5 and NY-10. It was one of the prominent communities in the early history of Sharon. The St. John's Lutheran Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 * Engleville-- A location in the southwestern corner of the town, earlier "Engles Mills."
 * Engleville Pond – A small lake north of Engleville.
 * Gilbert Corners – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town on County Road 34.
 * Leesville – A location west of Sharon Springs, located on US-20. It was formerly a major business center in the town.
 * Rockville – A former hamlet, now part of Sharon Springs.
 * Sharon Springs – The Village of Sharon Springs is on NY-10, north of its intersection with US-20 in the western part of the town.
 * Sharon – A hamlet near the eastern town line at the junction of routes US-20 and NY-145. It was once called "Moaks Hollow."
 * Sharon Airport (K31) – A general aviation, turf-runway airport near Sharon Center.
 * Sharon Center – A hamlet southeast of Sharon Springs located at the junction of US-20 and County Road 34.
 * Staleyville – A location north of Sharon Springs on NY-10.

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Sharon Springs, New York

Sharon Springs is a village in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 558 at the 2010 census. Its name derives from the hometown of the first colonial settlers, Sharon, Connecticut, and the important springs in the village. Sharon Springs, Kansas, likewise was settled by former residents of this upstate New York village.

The village of Sharon Springs sits in the northwest part of Schoharie County in the town of Sharon, approximately 50 mi west of Albany, the state capital. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and nestled in a winding valley, as well as being near to some of New York State's most popular attractions. Howe Caverns is 15 mi to the south, while The Mohawk River and Erie Canal are 10 mi to the north. The Adirondack Park is further north, about one hour away, and the Catskill Park is 50 mi to the south. Cooperstown, home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, The Farmer's Museum and the Fenimore Art Museum, is 22 mi to the west.

Since the middle-to-late 1980s, Sharon Springs has gained increased local attention and prominence in Schoharie County. Entrepreneurs from outside the region started businesses and restored its structures, prompting regional and New York City media to track the progress. It has gained the attention of Korean spa investors, but their plans are currently unrealized. Sharon Springs was recently featured on a cable reality television series, and provided a backdrop for a memoir. The company Sharon Springs, Inc. has begun work on the baths and allowed for people to book stays online at the village's Roseboro Hotel.

Significance
Sharon Springs is recognized by both the National Register of Historic Places as well as New York State's Register of Historic Places as a historic spa village. Many of its historic spa-related structures were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 as the Sharon Springs Historic District. At one time, mineral springs were used for medical treatments and in the summers wealthy families from New York City would travel up to Sharon Springs for the spas. From 1836 to 1860, several large hotels were built in the village, though today they are abandoned. The collection of fully and partially restored 19th century structures and ruins can be accessed year-round.

The most famous of the springs in the Village is the so-called Gardner Spring, which was owned by the owner of the Pavilion Hotel. As reported in the New York Times on August 30, 1875:

"So prodigious is the amount of sulfur-gas in the Gardner Spring that the waters of this creek are rendered as white as milk, and the stones are covered with a thick deposit. All the objects which have been thrown into the stream from above—old shoes, tin pails, and other things of a similar nature—become transmuted by the mineral. Some of them become a snowy white, and others are turned to a deep black. The green weeds that grow upon the sides and bottoms of such creeks are here perfectly white, and at first one can hardly tell their nature, but mistakes them for long films of the sulphur deposit."Sharon Springs has drawn people to the area because of the Village's four different mineral waters and the water's healing qualities. The village has sulfur, magnesia, chalybeate and 'Blue Stone' springs., During the 19th century, Sharon Springs grew into a bustling spa, and at the peak of its popularity, Sharon Springs hosted 10,000 visitors each summer, including members of the Vanderbilt family and Oscar Wilde, who also gave a lecture at the now-demolished Pavilion Hotel on August 11, 1882. Direct ferry-to-stagecoach lines connected New York City to Sharon Springs, followed by rail lines connecting the Village to New York City, as well as to Boston via Albany.

History
Prior to being settled by Great Britain as part of the country's Province of New York, Sharon Springs was frequented by the indigenous Iroquois population for its healing waters. After Britain's Royal Proclamation of 1763, the Crown formed Tryon County in 1772, which lay at the westernmost reaches of the original Thirteen Colonies. Sharon Springs, then known as the town of New Dorlach, was settled circa 1780. Tryon County stretched from the Adirondack Mountains to the Delaware River and boasted a pre-Revolutionary War farming community of 10,000 people, known as the "Breadbasket of the Colonies".

During the American Revolution, the Town of Sharon participated very little in combat, though it did see some battles. One significant moment was the Battle of Sharon, which was fought on July 10, 1781. Approximately 300 British and Iroquois troops commanded by John Doxtader camped at the Sharon Springs Swamp, near the present-day intersection of Route 20 and County Road 34. The group burned down 12 homes in a small Canajoharie River settlement and claimed victory in the Battle of Currytown on July 9. Colonel Marinus Willett of the American forces headed to their camp with a force of 150 men. Willet attacked the redcoats in the dense swamp, killing 40. Doxtader's men fled and Willett claimed The Battle of Sharon as an American victory.

During and after the Revolution, Sharon Springs was part of the town of Schoharie in Tryon County. In 1784, Tryon County was renamed Montgomery County to honor General Richard Montgomery, an American war hero who gave his life trying to capture the city of Quebec. In 1791, Otsego County was broken off from Montgomery County, and in 1795, Schoharie was formed from adjoining parts of Otsego and Albany counties. The town of Sharon was formed shortly after in 1797. Almost 100 years later, Sharon Springs was set apart from the town of Sharon in 1871, when residents incorporated it as a village.

Immigration
According to an article published in the New York Times (August 26, 2000), Sharon Springs lost its fashionable Social Register set to the horse-racing attractions of Saratoga Springs. Wealthy Jewish families of German origin, who were unwelcome at Saratoga due to the prevailing social bias of the time, filled the void and "made Sharon Springs a refuge of their own." Eventually, these families moved on to other, more modern resorts, and the Village began to fade economically. Other factors that exacerbated the Village's early 20th century decline were Prohibition (which reduced the need for the local hop harvest) and the opening of the New York State Thruway (which routed traffic away from the area).

Sharon Springs was also associated with several beer barons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Most American hops were grown in a belt stretching from Madison to Schoharie Counties in upstate New York. Thus, this area attracted brewers who summered in the area, two of whom, Henry Clausen and Max Shaefer, built homes in the Village. The New York hops trade disappeared after the first world war due to the combined effects of competition from Oregon, a hops blight, and the coming of Prohibition.

From the 1920s to the 1960s, kuchaleyans flourished. These were self-catered boarding houses, and in Yiddish the name means "cook-alones." They were a more affordable alternative to the larger, more expensive hotels and were especially popular during the Depression and, after with poor, post-war refugees from Europe. Though none operated past the 1980s, one of them, "The Brustman House" on Union Street, survives as a retreat for the owners' descendants. This house's story is typical of the kuchaleyans.

As the cited New York Times article went on to explain that after World War II, Sharon Springs got a second wind from the West German government, which "paid medical care reparations to Holocaust survivors, holding that therapeutic spa vacations were a legitimate part of the medical package." In the summer of 1946, one of the busboys at the Spanish Colonial Revival style Adler Hotel was Edward I. Koch, the future mayor of New York City.

The 1970s through the 1990s saw the succession of secular Jewish tourists to Sharon Springs by Hasidim and ultra-Orthodox Jewish visitors, fed in part by a parallel displacement in the nearby Borsht Belt. Their time in Sharon Springs is documented in "The Short Season of Sharon Springs," published by Cornell University Press in 1980. A host of Hasidim-owned and frequented hotels flourished in the Village, bridging the gap between Sharon Springs' shining past as a world-class resort for the rich and famous and its recent renascence as a regional travel and weekend destination.

Resurgence
In the 1970s, concurrent migration of weekend hunters and union trade workers from the Downstate New York City suburbs began coming to Sharon Springs and Schoharie County. As suburban and urban hunters tracked deer in the area, they also introduced the once-endangered wild turkey to this and other rural areas. Unlike the Hasidim tourists, who have mostly moved on to other destinations and have dwindled in number, the first wave of suburban weekenders added to the community by building their families in the Village and relocating their full-time lives to their former part-time escape.

Sharon Springs, after drifting into a rundown state by the late 1980s, has seen resurgence in the last 15 years. Much of it can be attributed to both a stabilization of the remaining historic structures (arson leveled many of the abandoned hotels) and an infusion of ambitious buyers from outside the area looking for an affordable community to start a business or to add rural weekends to their city life. The New York Times cites the revival to the "uninterrupted supply of affluent, educated second-homers from New York City (3.5 hours away) and Columbia County (2 hours away)... and the exponential growth of a new travel phenomenon, heritage tourism: the quest for things historic by well-heeled tourists." Low real estate prices, early renovations, successful start-ups, positive press including back to back 'Escapes' New York Times articles in 2000, and later post-911 flight from New York City all contributed to an influx of entrepreneurs, artisans and artists.

Places of interest
The restoration of The American Hotel on Main Street was among the first completed projects in Sharon Springs' rebirth. The structure was collapsing and abandoned when buyers Doug Plummer and Garth Roberts bought it in 1996. The two refurbished the three-story Greek Revival (c. 1847) into a functioning hotel with a full-service restaurant. The guest houses were renovated in 2005

The Klinkhart Building is also across from the American and formerly housed a 300-seat theatre. There are plans to renovate the building and develop a center for the Arts.

One of the grandest structures during the Village's Spa heyday is The Roseboro. Two local residents prevented the 150-room Roseboro from being demolished and began a massive restoration process. The restoration was never fully completed, but the Roseboro Hotel could now afford to hold shops. Since 2000, the building operates a functioning restaurant, banquet and retail space. It now houses an antique shop and a Victorian tea room.

Local successes and Village enterprise
Another Village business is Beekman 1802 Mercantile, which was founded in 2008 by Dr. Brent Ridge and author Josh Kilmer-Purcell with the help of soap craftsman Debbie McGillicuddy. The business has been featured in publications and on The Martha Stewart Show. A Planet Green cable network reality television series, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, followed the efforts to build a rural business in 2010 and 2011. The show is notable for its cameo appearances by Martha Stewart, Rosie O'Donnell and other celebrities.

The 177 structures in the Village appear on the National Register of Historic Places as a mineral resort. The Village won a grant from the New York State Council for the Humanities to establish a self-guided walking tour through Sharon Springs in 1997. There are plaques that remain to present day in Main Street that allow guests to take the tour. Because many structures no longer stand today, historic photos and informative text on the plaques help visitors to imagine the town's grandeur of a prior time.

The boutique trade in bed and breakfast type inns has allowed the Village to take advantage of the sweeping valley and rolling hill type geography of the community for benefit of the town's economy. Several other inns, beds and breakfast, and houses offering rooms for rent currently operate in and near the Village.

Other entrepreneurs who have moved to the Village continue to contribute to its the city's growth as word of the area's rebirth has spread to neighboring towns, the county, and surrounding regions during the 21st century.

The biggest employer for the Village is a Walmart distribution center, though there is no actual Walmart in town.

Seasonal Events

 * The Garden Party festival in May
 * The Father's Day Tractor & Antique Power Show in June
 * Fourth of July parade and celebration
 * The summer concert series every Wednesday night in July and August
 * The Sharon Springs Annual Antique Fair in August
 * The Harvest Festival in September
 * The Sharon Springs Poetry Festival in October
 * The Victorian Festival in December

Reality show, cable TV, and movie location
In 2009 and 2010, Sharon Springs became the location for the reality television series The Fabulous Beekman Boys on Planet Green television network. During the last 10 years, Sharon Springs has also figured prominently in episodes of The Food Network's $40 A Day and Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels series. Charles Kuralt also filmed a brief segment of his On The Road series here, tracking a rare bluebird only found on the stretch of Route 20 between Albany and the Town of Sharon.

Sharon Springs provided backdrops for two feature films. The first is the 1951 comedy The Model and the Marriage Broker, which features a scene in which Scott, an eligible bachelor, meets up in Sharon Springs with a matchmaker played by Thelma Ritter. The other, more cited movie is 1970's horror cult classic, I Drink Your Blood; almost all of the scenes were filmed on location in the Village.

A postcard of Sharon Springs is featured in the opening intro of the movie National Lampoons Vacation.

Potential hotel and resort development
In late 2004, an investment group called, Sharon Springs Inc. (SSI) primarily based in New York City purchased the historic Adler, Columbia, and Washington hotels with the goal of turning Sharon Springs back into a resort destination. The Washington, in poor condition at the time, was partially demolished, and the group expressed their intention to demolish the Hotel Columbia as well. In addition, the group purchased the functioning Imperial Baths which were intended to serve as a key draw to their resort plans.

The properties were acquired for a total of $750,000. The Baths operations were closed at the end of the 2005 season marking the first time since the early 19th century that the village did not have a mineral bath tourist trade. The 150-room Adler Hotel on the northern edge of the village was one of the last hotels built prior to the Great Depression, and was recognized for its Spanish style architecture. The five-story hotel opened in 1927 and closed after the 2004 summer season.

In April 2007 the SSI held a press conference and outlined a $12 million plan to restore both the Imperial Baths and the Adler Hotel in an 18-month project that would bring in a projected 700 visitors a day when completed. Harold Shin, project manager for Manhattan-based architectural firm DeArch LLC, described how the Adler would be restored, and how the Imperial Baths would include both traditional baths and modern spa facilities.

The plans have since changed from restoration of the existing historic hotels into a possible "$350 million plan to erect two 11-story hotels — including one with a helipad — a golf course, condominiums and a spa with a bathhouse and a day care center." Demolition and work on the properties was planned to start in 2008 according to the principal partner, Q Sung Cho. The timeline for completion would have been between five and seven years once the project began.

Delayed plans
As of September 2011, no work has commenced on the project and the purchased historic structures are in deteriorating condition. Buildings such as the Adler and Imperial Baths, which were in use recently before the purchase, may now be in need of immediate and emergency stabilization.

In late June 2013, SSI suggested that plans were back on track although they would require approval from the Sharon Springs council. Per SSI partner AidenHan, their attorney and surveyor Joanne Crum brought details of the long-proposed SSI Imperial Baths project to the Sharon Springs Joint Planning Board on June 26. A formal application for the proposed work, which focused solely on the Baths with no mention of the Adler, was not presented. In the Planning Board meeting, Ms. Crum said, "There are three smaller buildings at the site and the remains of a fourth will be removed, but they will be able to salvage the Imperial Baths and gazebo, both of which will be renovated and restored."

Sharon Springs Inc. received a $5 million loan from Noah Bank in New Jersey in September 2013, along with the utilization of a $1 million Restore NY grant. The money from these sources went directly towards the razing of the Hotel Washington in mid September and were to help fund roof work on the Adler Hotel. By the end of 2013, a decision was to be made about whether to save or raze the Adler Hotel. Additionally, the funds were to go to the restoring of the Imperial Baths structures.

At the close of 2014, the execution of the proposed plans listed above have still not materialized.

Spa and resort development reboot
In May 2015, the often discussed development plans of Sharon Springs Inc., a company owned solely now by Kyu Sung Cho, resurfaced with new renderings and a plan of action. A presentation to the town's Joint Planning Board cited the razing of the collapsed Lower Baths and Laundry and Medical Buildings, which were part of the Imperial Baths complex. Additionally, asbestos under the stucco of the Imperial Baths' façade was to be removed. Long-range plans, dependent on the asbestos removal as well as using NY State Grants, called for demolishing the Columbia Hotel to put a parking lot in its place, and in even longer terms, restoring the Adler Hotel.

The architectural plans for the Imperial Baths called for it to have an Asian theme in the rear but the street side exterior was to closely match the original design. A tour operator hopes to bring visitors from NYC to Sharon Springs as before when the spa was functional.

New York State Grants
On January 15, 2008, it was announced that under New York State's $100 million Restore NY program, $500,000 was being allocated to Sharon Springs. The grant was intended for the Pavilion Cottages, which are not related to the Adler Hotel/Korean spa projects. The Pavilion Cottages, built in the 1860s, are the last remaining portion of the historic Pavilion Hotel. The one remaining structure of the Pavilion Cottages was originally accompanied by three other Cottages which offered private suites for families traveling with servants in tow. In 2010, due to missed project deadlines, the matching grant was unfortunately allowed to lapse unused.

On September 2, 2009, Restore New York / Empire State Development's Communities Initiative - Round 3 - announced they were granting $1,000,000 for creation of The Imperial Spa by Sharon Springs Inc. Per the Empire State Development press release: "The rehabilitation will create spa and therapy areas of" 41,200 sqft and 6,400 sqft "for outdoor bathing facilities. The total renovated square footage, including amenities such as restaurants and gift shops, will be" 50,000 sqft. The project funding was anticipated to create 100 new jobs in the community and aimed to rehabilitate the historic Imperial Bathhouse (circa 1927) into a modern luxury spa, as well as re-establish Sharon Springs as a spa destination in New York.

However, the group's standstill on the project leaves the potential restoration of the Imperial Baths uncertain. In the meantime, the historic bathhouses continue to deteriorate.

Geography
Sharon Springs is located at 42.79472°N, -74.61583°W (42.794783, -74.615946).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.

Sharon Springs is located on New York State Route 10 (Main Street) immediately north of U.S. Route 20. Bowmaker Pond and Clausen Pond are two small lakes, located south of the village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 547 people, 204 households, and 130 families residing in the village. The population density was 299.5 PD/sqmi. There were 270 housing units at an average density of 147.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.62% White, 0.73% African American, 0.18% Native American, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.83% of the population.

There were 204 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,969, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $36,563 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,664. About 8.5% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Summit, New York

Summit is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,072 at the time of the 2020 census. The name is derived from a peak (Mt. Wharton) that was thought to be the highest elevation in the county.

The Town of Summit is on the western border of the county and is northeast of Oneonta.

History
The first settlement began around 1794, after the end of the American Revolution.

Summit was created in 1819 from parts of the Towns of Jefferson and Cobleskill.

The House at 461 Spruce Lake Road was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.5 sqmi, of which 37.1 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi  (0.91%) is water.

Mount Wharton in Summit is the highest location (approximately 2400 feet) in Schoharie County. The mountain is named after the land owner of the property. Charlotte Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, flows southwestward from the town.

The western town line is the border of Otsego County.

New York State Route 10 is a north-south highway.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,123 people, 459 households, and 313 families residing in the town. The population density was 30.2 PD/sqmi. There were 879 housing units at an average density of 23.7 per square mile (9.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.15% White, 1.25% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 459 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 24.2% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,386, and the median income for a family was $40,139. Males had a median income of $32,279 versus $24,792 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,778. About 10.9% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Summit

 * Beards Hollow – A hamlet on the town line in the northeastern part of the town on County Road 23.
 * Bear Gulch – A valley in the northern part of Summit.
 * Bear Gulch Lake – A small lake southeast of Summit village.
 * Charlotte Creek – A stream flowing out of the southwestern part of Summit through Charlotte Valley.
 * Charlotte Valley – A long valley in the southwestern section of Summit.
 * Charlotteville – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town in Charlotte Valley at County Roads 6 and 64. A Methodist seminary that operated from 1850 to 1875 once made this community the most populous in the town.
 * Eminence – A location southeast of Summit village, once called "Dutch Hill."
 * Lutheranville – A hamlet west of Summit village near the western town line. It was once called "Tar Hollow" due to a tarring and feathering incident.
 * Rossman Pond – A lake in the northeastern corner of Summit.
 * Summit – The hamlet of Summit is located on NY-10 at County Roads 6, 16, and 20 in the eastern part of the town. It was at one time called "Summit Four Corners."
 * Summit Lake – A small lake northeast of Summit village.

Notable person

 * John Frank Morrison, U.S. Army major general, born in Charlotteville

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Wright, New York

Wright is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,516 at the 2020 census. The town was named after governor Silas Wright.

The Town of Wright is on the county's northeastern corner and is west of Albany.

History
The town was first settled circa 1735, near Gallupville.

During the American Revolution, in the year 1782, the town was raided by Tories with their native allies, inflicting harm on residents and property.

Wright was formed from the Town of Schoharie in 1846.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.7 sqmi, of which 28.6 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.24%) is water.

The northern town line is the border of Schenectady County and the eastern town boundary is the border of Albany County. The western town line is partly defined by the Louse Kill, a tributary of the Fox Creek.

New York State Route 146 intersects New York State Route 443, both east–west highways near Gallupville in Wright. The intersection is the western terminus of NY-146.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,547 people, 569 households, and 433 families residing in the town. The population density was 54.0 PD/sqmi. There were 622 housing units at an average density of 21.7 per square mile (8.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.64% White, 0.39% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 569 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 18.8% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,898, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $32,464 versus $27,171 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,711. About 5.5% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Wright

 * Echo Pond – A small lake in the northeastern corner of Wright.
 * Fox Creek – A stream flowing out the eastern border of the town.
 * Gallupville – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town by the intersection of NY-146 and NY-443. It is also the location of the first settlement in the town. The Gallupville Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gallupville Methodist Church, and Gallupville House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 * Shutter Corners – A hamlet northwest of Gallupville on Route 443. Shutter Corners is located along the Fox Creek and contains a recognized cave known as the Schoharie Cavern, at Shutter Corners.

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Burdett, New York

Burdett is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 357 at the 2000 census.

The Village of Burdett is within the Town of Hector, east of Seneca Lake and northeast of Watkins Glen.

History
The village is the site of the first settlement in the Town of Hector, circa 1790.

Geography
Burdett is located at 42.41583°N, -76.84917°W (42.415960, -76.849250).

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

New York State Route 79 and Logan Creek pass through the village. Burdett is in the Finger Lakes District.

The Finger Lakes Trail, a 584-mile footpath that travels from western to eastern New York State and the through the southern Finger Lakes region of New York State also goes through the Burdett village center, entering from the west, into the village center, then heading north toward the Finger Lakes National Forest.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 357 people, 147 households, and 97 families residing in the village. The population density was 369.5 PD/sqmi. There were 171 housing units at an average density of 177.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.16% White, and 0.56% Native American. 0.28% African American, Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 147 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% 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 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,023, and the median income for a family was $40,250. Males had a median income of $30,192 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,588. About 4.7% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Catharine, New York

Catharine is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 1,656 at the 2020 census. The town is one of two in the county named after Catherine Montour, a Native American interpreter and leader in the area. The Town of Catharine is in the southeastern part of the county and is north of Elmira.

History
A Seneca village informally known as Catharine's Town was located near the falls. It was destroyed by colonial forces during the Sullivan Expedition of 1779, one of more than 40 villages destroyed across western New York in retaliation for raids in the eastern part of the province.

The first European-American settlers are thought to have arrived around 1788 after the American Revolutionary War. The Seneca and other Iroquois allies of the British were forced to cede their lands in New York. The Town of Catharine was created by the New York State Legislature in 1798, with its first elections occurring in the same year. By 1805 the town had grown sufficiently that a Methodist congregation was formed in the eponymous hamlet of Catharine. An Episcopalian congregation was the first to build a church, St. John's, in 1811.

The town was originally organized as part of Chemung County, before the formation of Schuyler County. Property for Catharine was taken from the Town of Elmira (then called "Newtown") in 1798. Part of Catharine was in turn divided to form the Towns of Veteran and Catlin (both in Chemung County) in 1825. Catharine was further reduced by the formation of the Town of Montour in 1857. When Schuyler County was established in 1854, Catharine was removed from the remit of Chemung County.

The Lattin-Crandall Octagon Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.9 sqmi, of which 32.3 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi  (1.82%) is water.

The south town line is the border of Chemung County. New York State Route 224 crosses the town and joins New York State Route 228 in Odessa.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,930 people, 755 households, and 526 families residing in the town. The population density was 59.7 PD/sqmi. There were 865 housing units at an average density of 26.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.79% White, 0.57% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 755 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 23.8% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,207, and the median income for a family was $41,979. Males had a median income of $29,191 versus $24,327 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,496. About 10.4% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Alexander S. Diven, former US Army Office and Congressman
 * William Terry Jackson, former US Congressman

Communities and locations in the Town of Catharine

 * Alpine – A hamlet in the southeast part of the town on NY-224 and Cayuta Creek.
 * Catharine – The hamlet of Catharine in the western part of the town on County Road 15, south of Odessa. It was once called "Johnsons Settlement."
 * Cayuta Creek – the outlet of Cayuta Lake, flowing from its south end.
 * Cayuta Inlet – a stream entering Cayuta Lake through a marsh at the north end.
 * Cayuta Lake – A small lake in the northeast part of the town, east of NY-228.
 * Odessa – The Village of Odessa is in the west part of the town on NY-224.

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Fetish fashion

Fetish fashion is any style or appearance in the form of a type of clothing or accessory, created to be extreme, revealing, skimpy, or provocative in a fetishistic manner. These styles are by definition not worn by the majority of people; if everyone wears an item, it cannot have fetishistic, special nature. They are usually made of materials such as leather, latex or synthetic rubber or plastic, nylon, PVC, spandex, fishnet, and stainless steel. Some fetish fashion items include: stiletto heel shoes and boots (most notably the ballet boot), hobble skirts, corsets, collars, full-body latex catsuits, stockings, miniskirt, crotchless underwear, jockstraps, diapers, garters, locks, rings, zippers, eyewear, handcuffs, and stylized costumes based on more traditional outfits, such as wedding dresses that are almost completely see-through lace, or lingerie for men.

Fetish fashions should not be confused with costuming. They both involve clothing and intend to present an image, but a costume is by definition something for public view, without sexual implications. Fetish fashion is usually for an intimate setting, with sexual implications.

Fetish fashions are usually considered to be separate from those clothing items used in cosplay, whereby these exotic fashions are specifically used as costuming to effect a certain situation rather than to be merely worn; such as the creation of a character for picture play. However, sometimes the two areas do overlap. For example, in Japan, some themed restaurants have waitresses who wear costumes such as a suit made of latex or a stylized French maid or Playboy bunny outfit.

Fetish fashion clothing is often modelled by specialist fetish models.

Some type of garments that women wear to routinely improve their appearance are thought of as erotic and qualify as fetish wear: corsets and high heels. Most fetish wear is not practical enough for routine daily wear. An example of a fetish costume worn by women is the dominatrix costume. This typically consists of dark or black garments including a corset or bustier, stockings and high-heeled footwear such as thigh-high boots to enhance the dominating appearance. An accessory such as a whip or a riding crop is often carried.

History
Fetish fashion has no specific origin point because certain fashions that were appreciated specifically for themselves or worn as part of a specific subculture have been noted since the earliest days of clothing. Some scholars, like Michael Hayworth, argue that the use of corsetry and hobble skirts back in the late 19th century was the first mainstream note of fetish fashions, because the majority of society did not have access to these articles. These items were specifically appreciated for themselves (i.e. the person liked the woman wearing the corset rather than just the woman by herself).

In 1914 a few weeks before the start of World War One, L. Richard and his wife Nativa founded their lingerie firm, Yva Richard, in Paris. Their custom made unique creations became increasingly daring and avant-garde, and by the late 1920s, they had highly successful international mail-order business. Richard took most of the photographs for their catalogue, and Nativa would sometimes model. One of their most iconic designs was a studded steel cone bra and chastity belt with a plumed headdress. Their success encouraged the tailor Léon Vidal, who owned a chain of erotic bookshops to open a luxurious lingerie boutique called Diana Slip.

A leather subculture appeared amongst the underground gay community in the United States, with the first gay leather bar opening in 1958 in Chicago. This culture quickly spread worldwide, and became more mainstream in the 1960s due to the influence of rock musicians and television performers such as Diana Rigg and Honor Blackman in The Avengers, who wore full body leather catsuits and full limb-covering leather and latex gloves and boots.

Many fashion designers incorporate elements of the fetish subculture into their creations or directly create products based on elements that are not accepted by the mainstream. Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood created several restrictive BDSM-inspired clothing items of punk fashion for the 1970s punk subculture; in particular bondage trousers, which connect the wearer's legs with straps. The more recent fetish clothing makers House of Harlot and Torture Garden Clothing, Breathless of London, Vex Latex Clothing and Madame S of California focus on using latex and leather as the base material for their creations, rather than as an accessory.

Publications
Fetish fashions became popularized in the United States during the 1950s through books and magazines such as Bizarre and many other underground publications. Skin Two is a contemporary fetish magazine covering many aspects of the worldwide fetish subculture. The name is a reference to fetish clothing as a second skin.

Mainstream

Fetish fashion has had an influence on mainstream fashion, both on and off the runway. Many well-known designers have used fetish wear as an inspiration, borrowing details and incorporating materials such as latex, PVC, lace, vinyl and patent leather. Such designers include Thierry Mugler, Jonathan Saunders, Alexander McQueen, Christian Dior, Chanel and Nicholas Kirkwood. The Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2016 ready-to-wear collection was influenced by fetish fashion, and the inspiration of materials and pieces such as harnesses and corsets can be seen on most of the looks.

Other brands have been created specifically for the fetish clothing luxury market. Fleet Ilya, headed by the husband and wife team Ilya Fleet and Resha Sharma, began promoting the co-existence of fashion and BDSM as a symbiotic concept. Early adaptation of their leather harnesses by Sienna Miller in 2006 and Rihanna in 2009, leading to an Autumn/Winter 2009 eponymous collection that featured fashion pieces and bondage tools alike. The Restraint by Fleet Ilya exhibition and pop-up shop in collaboration with Rankin followed in 2010. Subsequent collaborations with mainstream brands include Comme des Garçons, Jonathan Saunders and Dion Lee, establishing Fleet Ilya's dedication to blurring the lines between high fashion and fetish wear. Zana Bayne, a post-fetish leather brand based in New York City was founded by Zana Bayne in 2010. Their work has been worn by celebrities such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Zana Bayne have also collaborated with other brands such as Marc Jacobs and Comme des Garçons. Todd Pendu began working with Zana Bayne when he was at Comme des Garçons, before becoming a full-time creative partner at Zana Bayne in 2012. Atsuko Kudo is another brand explicitly influenced by fetish fashion, who design and manufacture ladies wear made entirely in latex rubber.

Street fashion has also been influenced by fetish fashion. By late 2016 and through 2017 a number of fetish fashion elements had appeared in ready-to-wear and street wear around the world. This includes items such as chokers, fishnets, corsets, thigh-high boots; details such as straps, buckles, pierced ring hardware and chains; and materials like patent leather and vinyl.

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Cayuta, New York

Cayuta is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 508.

The  Town of Cayuta occupies the southeastern corner of the county and is northeast of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The first pioneers arrived circa 1798 near the community of Cayuta.

The town was created from part of the Town of Spencer (Tioga County) in 1824, before the formation of Schuyler County. The size was increased in 1854 by the addition of parts of two other towns: Catharine and Erin (then both in Chemung County). In the same year, Schuyler County was created, and Cayuta was included in the new county.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.3 sqmi, all land.

The western, southern and eastern town lines border Chemung County, and the northern town line borders primarily Tompkins County.

Cayuta Creek is an important stream in the town, flowing southeast toward the Susquehanna River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 545 people, 212 households, and 161 families residing in the town. The population density was 26.8 PD/sqmi. There were 233 housing units at an average density of 11.5 per square mile (4.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.15% White, 1.10% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.55% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 212 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% 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 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,768, and the median income for a family was $35,313. Males had a median income of $27,857 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,419. About 3.9% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * William T. Lawrence, former US Congressman

Communities and locations in the Town of Cayuta

 * Alpine Junction – A hamlet near the northern town line on NY-13 and NY-224.
 * Cayuta – The hamlet of Cayuta is in the northwestern part of the town on NY-224. It was the first place settled in the town.  Cayuta is a short distance from the border of Tompkins County.

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Dix, New York

Dix is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 3,723 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Dix is located on the southern border of the county and is north of Elmira.

History
Dix was formed on April 17, 1835, from the Town of Catlin (Chemung County) before the formation of Schuyler County. It was named for the Hon. John A. Dix. The Chemung Canal was completed in 1833 and connected the south end of Seneca Lake to the Chemung River. The path of the canal was the Catharine Creek Valley, running along the eastern part of Dix. The Cayuga-Seneca Canal at the north end of the lake connected the system to the Erie Canal.

In 1842, what is now the village of Watkins Glen was incorporated and set off from the town as "Jefferson."

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.6 sqmi, of which 36.2 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi  (1.28%) is water.

Seneca Lake (one of the Finger Lakes) is at the northern border and the southern town line border is the border of Chemung County.

New York State Route 14 joins New York State Route 79 and New York State Route 414 by Watkins Glen. NY-14 is one of the principal streets in Watkins Glen village. New York State Route 329 and New York State Route 419 lead into Watkins Glen village from the west.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,197 people, 1,643 households, and 1,071 families residing in the town. The population density was 116.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,797 housing units at an average density of 49.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.31% White, 0.52% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 1,643 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 29.0% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,081, and the median income for a family was $40,669. Males had a median income of $31,633 versus $21,051 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,682. About 8.9% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Dix

 * Beaver Dams – A hamlet in the southwestern corner of the town on NY-414. The Coon Family Log Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
 * Glen Creek – A stream that flows through Watkins Glen gorge and Watkins Glen village.
 * Montour Falls – A small part of the Village of Montour Falls, located on NY-14.
 * Moreland – A hamlet in the south of the town.
 * Moreland Station – A location south of Moreland.
 * North Beaver Dams – A location north of Beaver Dams on County Road 19.
 * Townsend – A hamlet by the western town line on County Road 16.
 * Townsend Creek – A stream flowing into Glen Creek in the state park.
 * Watkins Glen (originally "Jefferson") – The western part of the Village of Watkins Glen.
 * Watkins Glen International – A motor race track southwest of Watkins Glen, which has hosted Formula One and NASCAR Cup Series races.
 * Watkins Glen State Park – A state park west of the Village of Watkins Glen.
 * Wedgewood – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.

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Hector, New York

Hector is a town in the northeastern corner of Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 4,916 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Hector, as in Greek mythology. Hector is west of Ithaca.

History
The area was originally under the dominion of the Iroquois. The region became part of the Central New York Military Tract, land used to pay soldiers of the American Revolution. The area was first settled around 1790, but the first permanent settler arrived in 1791.

The town of Hector was formed in Cayuga County in 1802 from part of the town of Ovid. However, Hector (including the hamlet of Reynoldsville) was part of the adjacent Seneca County from 1804 to 1817. Hector became part of Tompkins County when the county was created in 1817, and then became part of Schuyler County in 1854 in the part contributed by Tompkins County.

The First Presbyterian Church of Hector was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 112.5 sqmi, of which 102.5 sqmi is land and 10.0 sqmi  (8.88%) is water.

The eastern town line is the border of Tompkins County. The northern town boundary is the border of Seneca County, and the western town line, marked by Seneca Lake is the border of Yates County.

Hector is a town in the Finger Lakes region.

New York State Route 414 is a north-south highway the parallels the east shore of Seneca Lake. New York State Route 79 is an east-west highway in the town. New York State Route 227 and New York State Route 228 intersect in the northeast part of the town at the hamlet of Perry City.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,854 people, 1,872 households, and 1,349 families residing in the town. The population density was 47.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,378 housing units at an average density of 23.2 per square mile (9.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.82% White, 0.56% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 1,872 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 20.8% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,380, and the median income for a family was $44,184. Males had a median income of $33,783 versus $21,648 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,601. About 8.7% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Hector

 * Bennettsburg – A hamlet on NY Route 79 in the southern part of the town. The community was once called "Hamburgh."
 * Burdett – A village east of Seneca Lake on NY-79.
 * Cat Elbow Corner – A hamlet at the northern town line.
 * Cayutaville – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the town on County Road 6.
 * East Steamburg – A hamlet near the northern town line on County Road 1.
 * Finger Lakes National Forest – A national forest in the north-central part of the town.
 * Hector Falls Point – A projection into Seneca Lake, west of Burdett.
 * Logan – A hamlet at the junction of County Roads 2 and 4 in the western part of Hector. The Logan Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
 * McIntyre Settlement – A former hamlet along County Road 6 between Strong and Culver roads, approximately one mile south of Mecklenburg.
 * Mecklenburg – A hamlet at the junction of County Road 6 and NY-79 near the eastern town line.
 * Perry City – A hamlet near the eastern town line by Routes NY-227 and NY-228.
 * Reynoldsville – A hamlet on NY-227 near the center of the town.
 * Searsburg – A hamlet in the northeastern corner of the town on County Road 1.
 * Smith Valley – A hamlet on NY-228 in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Valois – A hamlet north of Hector hamlet on NY-414 Valois, NY.

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Montour, New York

Montour is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 2,323 at the 2020 census. The town is one of two towns in the county named after Catherine Montour.

The Town of Montour is in the southern part of the county and is north of Elmira.

History
The Seneca village of Queanettquaga, also known by colonial settlers as Catherine's Town, was destroyed by the Sullivan Expedition in 1779. These colonial forces ranged throughout western New York, destroying Iroquois villages as well as their stores of crops. They were destitute when winter arrived.

The Town of Montour was first settled by European Americans around 1794 after the American Revolutionary War. They first settled the current village of Montour Falls, named after a waterfall along one edge. This was known by the Seneca as Che-qua-gah, or "roaring water."

The Chemung Canal was completed in 1833 and passed through the town, connecting it to other waterways. This declined in use after railroads were built through the state.

Montour was the last town organized in the county, created in 1860 from part of the Town of Catharine.

The Lee School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.6 sqmi, of which, 18.6 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

The southern town line is the border of Chemung County.

The town is south of Seneca Lake, one of the Finger Lakes.

New York State Route 14 intersects New York State Route 224 in Montour Falls. NY-14 runs southward through the Catharine Creek Valley, following the same route as the former Chemung Canal.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,446 people, 1,005 households, and 658 families residing in the town. The population density was 131.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,078 housing units at an average density of 57.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% White, 0.74% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 1,005 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,879, and the median income for a family was $42,303. Males had a median income of $30,774 versus $21,618 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,983. About 8.1% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Montour

 * Catharine Creek – a stream flowing northward to Seneca Lake. It was partially rerouted to form the Chemung Canal.
 * Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area – A conservation area in the northern part of Montour.
 * Deckertown – A hamlet southeast of Montour Falls.
 * Montour Falls (formerly "Havana") – Most of the Village of Montour Falls is at the western town line.
 * Watkins Glen – A small eastern part of the Village of Watkins Glen is at the western town line by Seneca Lake.

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Montour Falls, New York

Montour Falls is a village located in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 2,714 at the time of the 2020 census. A waterfall at the end of West Main Street gives the village its name. The name "Montour" is derived from Queen Catharine Montour, a prominent Native American woman of Seneca Indian heritage who lived at the village site in the 18th century.

The boundaries defining the Village of Montour Falls occur mostly within the Town of Montour, but a small part lies within the Town of Dix. The village is located approximately twenty miles north of Elmira, New York and three miles south of Watkins Glen, New York. The New York State Academy of Fire Science is located in the village.

History
The modern day Village of Montour Falls is developed on the site of a former Seneca Indian village, Queanettquaga, informally known as Catherine's Town after a prominent Seneca Indian resident and leader, Queen Catharine Montour. Queen Catharine Montour's father (Peter Quebec) was a Mohawk Chief, and her mother (Margaret Montour Hunter) the daughter of an Oneida Chief. She would marry Seneca Indian Chief Thomas Htitson. Queen Catharine Montour's Seneca Tribe was a member of the Iroquois Confederacy. During America's War of Independence reprisals were sanctioned against tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy who had allied themselves with Great Britain. The infamous nearby Battle of Newtown, New York (August 1779) and the march that devastated Queanettquaga (and forty other Amerindian villages of the Finger Lakes) is known as the Sullivan-Clinton Expedition. In addition to burning Queen Catharine Montour's log palace, orchards were cut down, homes destroyed, livestock murdered and cropland salted. Residents of Catharine's Town dispersed to areas as far away as Niagara and Canada. Queen Catharine Montour (b. 1710, died February 20, 1804) is memorialized by a grave mound located on her namesake Catharine Trail within the Montour Falls village limits.

By 1788 the area began to be settled by European Americans. In 1805 the area was known as Mill's Landing after local resident George Mills. (The nearby village of Millport, to current times, is also named for George Mills). 1802 is the earliest date commonly used to mark the beginning of the Montour Falls community — it is the year George Mills was appointed postmaster. It is estimated the community of 1802 consisted of twenty residents – and no stores.

Beginning in 1827 and completed in 1833, the Chemung Canal was built through Mills Landing to connect the Chemung River and its watershed to Seneca Lake. Mills Landing, later Havana, would become commercially significant given its location at the head of navigation on the Seneca Lake inlet. At the north end of the lake, another canal connected to the Erie Canal, leading both to the Great Lakes and to the Hudson River and port of New York City, to increase trade and commerce in the region. The village remained unincorporated until May 13, 1836, when it officially adopted a new name to become Havana, New York. The village of Havana was designated the first county seat of newly formed Schuyler County in 1854. By 1861 the county seat would be moved to Watkins Glen. The current name of Montour Falls was adopted for the village on March 20, 1895. The Town of Montour is also named after the 18th-century Native American Seneca tribe matriarch, Catharine Montour.

From 1850 to 1888 the area's Havana pottery stoneware manufacturing community comprised six firms: Savage, Parsons & Co., Savage & Rogers, Brewer & Halm, S. T. Brewer, H. M. Whitman, J. M. Whitman and A. O. Whittemore.

Charles Cook, businessmen, politician (Canal Commissioner and State Senator), philanthropist and visionary, is credited with the establishment of Schuyler County (1854) and Havana, New York as its first County Seat; the Cook Academy (originally the People's College) began construction in 1858. Today the same facility is home to the New York State Academy of Fire Science. Cook also served as president of the Chemung Canal Trust Bank—the oldest continuously operating bank in the region dating to 1835. On November 20, 1886, a tribute service held at Cook Academy was attended by Governor David Hill and more than 1,000 citizens, associates and admirers of Cook. A bust of Charles Cook was dedicated at the tribute service. Charles Cook never married. In 1872 two native son engineers of Havana, New York, formed a materials handling company they called Shepard Niles. In 1902 they built their first heavy duty crane and sold it around the world. The company is still in business today. From their web site: "Workhorse cranes and hoists that last virtually forever–this is what industry expects from Shepard Niles. Our custom hand-built, heavy-duty Class D and E cranes and hoists helped America become the world's leading industrial nation, and powered our country through two World Wars." While the company is ongoing, since its acquisition in 1989, its primary operations are no longer domiciled in Montour Falls.

In 1934 the National Bank of Montour Falls is listed in the Federal Reserve Bank roster Second District. The National Bank of Montour Falls (also 1934) is the issuing bank on a US $10.00 (ten-dollar) Federal Reserve note.

Montour Falls is well known for the natural attraction of a 165-foot waterfall located on the west side of the village. At the base of the falls is a sign labeled "She-qua-ga", a transliteration of its Seneca name. A bridge above the waterfall spells the name as "Che-qua-ga". Many historic names have been recorded under a wide variety of spellings, especially as various peoples tried to transliterate them from one language to another. This attraction is also known as "Montour Falls".

The Brick Tavern Stand, Montour Falls Historic District, and Montour Falls Union Grammar School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Montour Falls is located at 42.34917°N, -76.84639°W (42.349209, -76.846450).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.0 sqmi, of which 3.0 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.66%) is water. Catharine Creek flows northward through the Catharine Creek Valley toward Seneca Lake.

New York State Route 14 intersects New York State Route 224 in Montour Falls.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,797 people, 701 households, and 419 families residing in the village. The population density was 597.7 PD/sqmi. There were 755 housing units at an average density of 251.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.61% White, 1.00% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 701 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,018, and the median income for a family was $36,307. Males had a median income of $31,064 versus $21,813 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,671. About 11.5% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * William Terry Jackson, former US Congressman (1849-1851); died in Havana, New York on September 15, 1882, age 87.
 * David Bennett Hill, born in Havana, New York on August 29, 1843. 29th Governor of New York (1885-1891); capital punishment by electrocution signed into New Law by Governor David Hill on June 4, 1888.
 * Charles Cook, State Senator (District 27, 1862-3), advocated for formation of Schuyler County (1854), Founded Cook Academy in 1858 Havana, New York; currently, the Cook Academy building houses the Academy of Fire Science for New York.
 * Jane Arminda Delano, born in Havana, New York on March 12, 1862, founder of the American Red Cross Nursing Service, died in Savenay Loire-Atlantique, France (April 15, 1919). Was interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

title: Montour Falls, New York