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York, New York

York is a town in western Livingston County, New York, United States. Its population was 3,182 at the 2020 census.

The Abbey of the Genesee in the town's hamlet of Piffard is locally famous due to the production of Monks' Bread.

History
In 1722, the Tuscarora people moved north to join other Iroquoian natives, the League of the Iroquois, and settled near modern Piffard. The town was first settled by Europeans around 1800.

The town was formed in 1819 from parts of the towns of Leicester and Caledonia before the establishment of Livingston County. More territory was added from the town of Covington in 1823.

Salt was found in 1883 near modern Retsof, leading to the formation of the New York Rock Salt Company. Further discoveries were made subsequently by the Empire Salt Company and American Rock Salt.

The Linwood estate was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Notable people

 * Chester A. Arthur, US president
 * Moses Hayden, US congressman
 * John Chandler Holloway, Wisconsin State Assemblyman and state senator
 * James Laird, former US congressman from Nebraska; born in Fowlerville
 * Joseph Marron, optical engineer
 * Donald Stewart, former Wisconsin State Assemblyman

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 127.2 km2, of which 0.02 km2, or 0.02%, are water.

The west town line borders Genesee and Wyoming Counties.

New York State Route 36 (north-south) intersects New York State Route 63 (east-west) at Greigsville. U.S. Route 20 passes along the northern town line.

Adjacent towns and areas
(Clockwise)
 * Caledonia [[Image:North.svg]]
 * Avon; Geneseo [[Image:East.svg]]
 * Leicester [[Image:South.svg]]
 * Covington; Pavilion [[Image:West.svg]]

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,219 people, 1,181 households, and 881 families residing in the town. The population density was 65.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% White, 1.06% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.56% Asian, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 1,181 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% 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 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,229, and the median income for a family was $50,136. Males had a median income of $34,048 versus $20,430 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,796. About 1.2% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of York

 * Abbey of the Genesee – A monastery north of Piffard.
 * Allens Corners – A location near the west town line.
 * Bows Corners – A location southwest of York hamlet.
 * Craigs – A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of York hamlet.
 * Fowlerville – A hamlet and census-designated place in the northeast part of the town of York. The name comes from Wells Fowler, an early settler.
 * Fraser – A hamlet near the north town line on US-20.
 * Greigsville – A hamlet and census-designated place on Routes NY-36 and NY-63.
 * Greigsville Station – A location south of Greigsville.
 * Inverness – A location in the northwest part of the town, west of Fowlerville.
 * Linwood – A hamlet and census-designated place along the west town line.
 * McMillans Corners – A location west of York hamlet.
 * Piffard (formerly Piffardinia) – A hamlet and census-designated place on NY-63, north of Geneseo. The name is from early settler David Piffard. Westerly, a historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
 * Retsof – A hamlet and census-designated place south of the center of the town. Retsof was named for William Foster, Jr., 1885 president of the Empire Salt Co., spelled backwards.
 * Retsof Corners – A location south of Retsof on NY-63.
 * Rippeys Corners – A location east of Wadsworth.
 * Roots Corners – A location south of York hamlet.
 * The Forks – A location south of York hamlet.
 * Toggletown – A hamlet at the north town line.
 * Tryons Corners – A location in the southwest part of the town.
 * Wadsworth – A hamlet and census-designated place near the south town line on NY-36.
 * Walkers Corners – A location southwest of York hamlet.
 * York – A hamlet and census-designated place, also known as York Hamlet, in the central part of the town on NY-36.

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Brookfield, New York

Brookfield is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 2,247 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Brookfield is located in the southeastern part of the county. The county agricultural fair is held here every year.

History
The town was first settled circa 1791. The Town of Brookfield was established in 1795 from part of the town of Paris, but part was removed in 1805 to form the Town of Columbus, all this taking place while it was still part of Chenango County.

Geography
The northern town line is the border of Oneida County, and the southern town boundary is the border of Chenango County. The eastern town line is the border of Otsego County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 78.0 sqmi, of which 77.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.13%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,403 people, 877 households, and 658 families residing in the town. The population density was 30.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,041 housing units at an average density of 13.4 per square mile (5.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.29% White, 0.54% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 877 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,000 and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $26,462 versus $19,226 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,719. About 10.4% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * William R. Williams, former US Congressman
 * John Palmer Usher, Secretary of the Interior under the Lincoln Administration, was born in Brookfield, NY
 * Myrtilla Miner, educator and abolitionist, was born near Brookfield, NY

Communities and locations in Brookfield

 * Brookfield – The hamlet of Brookfield is in the eastern part of the town on Route 80.
 * Button Falls – A waterfall located southwest of Leonardsville on Button Creek.
 * Guideboard – A hamlet west of Brookfield village on Route 80.
 * Leonardsville – A hamlet near the eastern town line.
 * Marsh Corners – A location in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Moscow Hill – A hamlet in the western part of the town on Route 95.
 * North Brookfield – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
 * River Forks – A location in the northeastern corner of the town.
 * South Brookfield – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the town.
 * West Brookfield – A hamlet north of Moscow Hill, near the western town line.
 * West Edmeston – A hamlet on the eastern town line, partially situated in the Town of Edmeston.

Education

 * Brookfield has one school, the Brookfield Central School, and it instructs grades K-12.
 * The Brookfield Central School mascot is the Beaver.
 * The 1982-1983 Brookfield Central School boys varsity basketball team won the Section III tournament and went on to win the New York State Championship in the Class D division.

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Canastota, New York

Canastota is a village located inside the Town of Lenox in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,556 at the 2020 census.

The village was incorporated in 1835, but was reorganized in 1870. Located along the banks of the Erie Canal, which was completed through the Mohawk River valley by 1825, Canastota was a vibrant trading and commercial town during the mid-nineteenth century for a wide agricultural area and an important stop between the cities of Rome and Syracuse.

Although the section of the canal running through the village was abandoned by the 1920s, much of the section remains intact and is now part of the Old Erie Canal State Historic Park.

The village of Canastota is in the southern part of the Town of Lenox.

Native Peoples
Kniste Stota was the historic name of the Canastota, a term used by the local Oneida Nation, meaning "cluster of pines near still waters".

The area that makes up Canastota was once inhabited by people of the Oneida Nation, a member of the Haudenosanee confederacy. The Nation's homelands before European settlement of central New York consisted of more than six million acres from the St. Lawrence River to the Susquehanna River.

Captain Reuben Perkins
The village was originally founded by Captain Reuben Perkins, a veteran of the Revolutionary War who served in the battles of Plattsburgh, Saratoga, and Stony Point. In 1800 Captain Perkins moved his family to a log cabin located on Quality Hill along the Seneca Turnpike. In 1810, Captain Perkins purchased 329 and 2/10 acres of land from the Oneida Nation and permanently settled his family in a cabin on the intersection of what would become James St. and Main St. Perkins later won a contract for the two miles of the Erie Canal through Canastota, and served as its superintendent. In 1814 Perkins sold 100 acres of his land and again in 1832, he sold his remaining land holdings.

The Erie Canal
Construction of the Erie Canal through Canastota began in 1817. As the historic waterway was opened, from 1819 through 1825 it caused a surge of growth and development in the area. Workers and their employers soon moved their families to the area and eventually schools, businesses, and religious organizations sprung up.

As soon as this section of the canal was opened, a line of packets was established, making regular trips between Syracuse and Utica, stopping at all intermediate towns. Trade sprang up at once between Canastota and other villages, making it one of the foremost villages in central New York. The first post office was established in 1829 with Ichabod S. Spencer as postmaster, and by 1831 there were three public houses, three stores and a hatter business in the village and the population totaled 406.

When the canal was superseded by the construction of railroads, and later the New York Thruway, some canal towns were cut off from the main lines of commerce.

Liberty Party National Convention
On the first and second days of September 1852, the national convention of the Liberty Party was held at the Dutch Reformed Church in Canastota. Much of the conventions business was to hear reports from delegates regarding the attitude towards the abolition of slavery in their respective areas. Among the speakers and attendees were Frederick Douglass, Gerrit Smith, and Jermain Wesley Loguen. Later debate during the convention focused on whether the party should nominate its own presidential candidate or if they should support the nomination of the Free Democracy Party.

The 170th anniversary of the convention was celebrated in 2022, attended by representatives from the Village of Canastota, the Town of Lenox, and the William G. Pomeroy foundation. A marker was placed as a dedication to the convention on the site where it was held.

The Terrible Fire of 1873
On Sunday, October 26, 1873, a fire started in a hay barn located to the east of the village. Some sixty tons of hay and the barn it was stored in burned completely.

Just after 1:30am the following morning, another fire was discovered in a small barn on Spencer St. which soon spread to the Eagle Hotel and other surrounding dwellings and businesses. Urged forward by fierce winds, the fire soon raged through several blocks, leaving smoldering ruins in its wake. In total, over thirty buildings were completely destroyed.

No deaths were reported in the next days edition of the Canastota Herald, though many were reported to have sustained serious burns to their faces and hands as they worked tirelessly to retrieve personal items and other goods from the burning buildings. Many of the early records of the village were lost in this fire.

The Herald later reported that in a letter to the Relief Committee, Gerrit Smith wrote, "Let not Canastota despair. She has still more left than she has lost. She has the sympathies and prayers of her fellowman left; above all, the loving God is left to her." Mr. Smith enclosed his letter with a check for $1000.

1908 New York To Paris Race
The 1908 Race from New York to Paris travelled directly through Canastota.

2024 tornado
On July 16, 2024, the town suffered considerable damage from an EF1 tornado. One person was killed by the tornado.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,425 people, 1,872 households, and 1,173 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,332.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,994 housing units at an average density of 600.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.31% White, 0.93% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

There were 1,872 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,155, and the median income for a family was $43,049. Males had a median income of $31,296 versus $24,047 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,324. About 10.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The presence of fertile soils made Canastota an agricultural center in Central New York and a source of vegetables for the region. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Italian families immigrated here to become tenant farmers and landowners. The village was sometimes referred to as the onion capital of the world, and onions once accounted for a large portion of the village income.

During the 1850s, Charles Spencer constructed compound microscopes and achromatic objective microscopes. Robert Tolles became his partner. The manufacturing operation moved elsewhere following the fire of 1873.

In 1893, David S. Watson moved his wagon building company, Watson Wagons, to a former broomstick factory building in Canastota, alongside the railroad and the Erie Canal. In 1899, Watson Wagons had 300 employees in Canastota and sold over 100 wagons, costing $104 for the base model. Watson Wagons were unique in that they had a mechanism to allow the operator to drop the wagon's contents through the bottom of the wagon bed. The wagons were used in agriculture, waste management, and road development. Eventually, they also saw use in World War I, when France and the United States purchased 15,000 wagons to carry engineering equipment and artillery. Watson sold his shares of the company in 1908, but the factory continued to sell wagons until 1933. The factory went through many changes after the great depression, and eventually turned to manufacturing Rex school buses. The factory, for some time, was operated by Oneida Limited, and then by Henney Motor Company, where some of the United States' first electric automobiles were made.

Herman Casler of Canastota invented the Biograph, an early motion picture machine. The first showing of movies using of the biograph occurred at the Bruce Opera House in Canastota. In 1904, Harry D. Weed invented the Tire chain, and patented his invention while working for the Marvin and Casler Machine Shop in Canastota.

Arts and culture
There are 16 sites in Canastota listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Canastota has produced two world boxing champions: Carmen Basilio and Billy Backus--and is the location of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Notable people

 * Billy Backus, former World Welterweight Champion
 * Carmen Basilio, former World Welterweight and Middleweight Champion
 * Milton De Lano, former US Congressman
 * Edmund Giambastiani, admiral of US Navy
 * Margaret Shulock, cartoonist

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Chittenango, New York

Chittenango is a village located in Madison County, New York, United States. The village is in the southern part of the Town of Sullivan. The population was 4,896 at the 2020 census. Chittenango is the birthplace of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

History
The name of the village is derived from the Oneida name for Chittenango Creek, Chu-de-nääng′, meaning "where waters run north." While the name "Chittenango" is often thought by locals to mean "river flowing north" or "where the waters divide and run north," a reference to the direction of water flow from the creek's point of origin to Oneida Lake, there is no derivation for these alternatives. On an 1825 map of the area, the village is called Chittening, a name used by early settlers which is thought to be derived directly from Chu-de-nääng′. According to American anthropologist Lewis H. Morgan who studied Iroquois customs and language in his 1851 book League of the Iroquois, the name "Chittenango" may have come from Chu-de-nääng′ Ga-hun′-da, a redundant combination of the Oneida terms for "Chittenango Creek" (Chu-de-nääng′) and "creek" (Ga-hun′-da).

Initial growth of this village is largely attributed to the construction of the Erie Canal which officially opened in 1825, joining Buffalo on Lake Erie with Albany, the capital of New York, and the Hudson River. The Erie Canal passes just north of the village. The Chittenango Canal Company, incorporated in 1818, constructed a canal 1.5 mi in length connecting Chittenango to the Erie Canal. The village became a virtual canal town upon the construction of the Chittenango Canal Boat Landing, which featured a three-bay dry dock where canal boats were built and repaired. The canal brought prosperity, growth and expansion to the village. It created a need for inns, hotels and restaurants, and area farms and factories found the canal useful as an inexpensive and easy way to ship goods further along the canal or beyond. Because the canal connected to the Hudson River, boats were able to ship goods south to the metropolis of Manhattan.

Development increased considerably due to John B. Yates, who opened and operated grist and saw mills, a woolen mill, stores, and founded the village's first church in 1828, the Dutch Reformed Church, now the First Presbyterian Church of Chittenango.

The village was incorporated on March 15, 1842. At the time, it contained between 900 and 1,000 inhabitants, about 180 dwellings, three churches, the Yates Polytechnic Institute, a large woolen factory, two large water lime factories, one flouring mill, three taverns and ten stores. In 1853, the first bank in the village, the Chittenango Bank, was organized and began business with capital of $110,000, which increased to $150,000 one year later. The bank closed business nearly one decade later, and in December 1863 the First National Bank of Chittenango was organized, occupying the same building erected by the first bank. This bank also closed down in 1883.

Soon after the incorporation of the village, the first fire company and engine house was built in 1843.

The first newspaper in the village was the Chittenango Herald, established in 1831 by Isaac Lyon. It later bore successively the name of Chittenango Republican, the Chittenango Phoenix, and the Democratic Gazette, until it was discontinued in 1853. In 1869 the Madison County Times was established and papers were published until 1975, at which time the Chittenango-Bridgeport Times was formed. This paper ran until 2009 when it merged with other greater Syracuse area papers to form the current Eagle Newspapers.

The Chittenango Pottery Company, largely owing its early success to its location near the Chittenango Landing, was established in 1897. After burning down twice, the present, now abandoned brick structure was erected. After years of neglect and disrepair, the building was demolished in 2015.

The Chittenango Pottery and St. Paul's Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Chittenango is located at 43.04583°N, -75.87389°W (43.045901, -75.873785).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.4 sqmi, all land.

Climate
The climate can range from hot and often humid summers to very cold winters.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,081 people, 1,993 households, and 1,380 families residing in the village. The population density was 2117.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,085 housing units at an average density of 868.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,993 households, out of which 47.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% of households had married couples living together, 13.3% of households had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-family households (people living in households with no members related to the householder). 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18 years, 7.1% from 18 to 24 years, 11.6% from 25 to 34 years, 14.4% from 35 to 44 years, 16.7% from 45 to 54 years, 12.1% from 55 to 64 years, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

Detailed socioeconomic information collected during past censuses was not collected during the 2010 Census. The 2010 Census used only a short form asking ten basic questions, including name, sex, age, date of birth, ethnicity, race, and homeownership status. According to the 2000 Census, the median income for a household in the village was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $50,179. Males had a median income of $34,787 versus $25,902 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,014. About 4.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Chittenango School District enrolls about 2,350 K-12 students in two elementary schools (K-4), one middle school (5-8) and one high school (9-12). The district is one of 23 members of the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES, and employs about 210 instructional staff and 160 additional support staff.

Transportation
Luther Airport is located 1.15 mi east of the central business district of Chittenango. This is a small, private grass strip, and home to several small propeller aircraft including a beautiful biplane.

Chittenango is served by exit 34A and a travel plaza (rest area) on Interstate 90.

Culture
Chittenango holds a three-day annual festival called Oz-Stravaganza!, formerly called OzFest, to celebrate the literary works of author L. Frank Baum, who was born in Chittenango on May 15, 1856. The children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published on May 17, 1900. The weekend-long festival, usually held during the first Friday/Saturday of June and the weekend thereof, includes amusement rides, and a parade, which features many community groups. The parade has also featured actors and actresses who played Munchkins in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, including Jerry Maren, Karl Slover, Meinhardt Raabe, and Margaret Williams Pellegrini.

Oz-Stravaganza! was cancelled during 2020 and 2021 due to health concerns over Covid-19. As Covid restrictions were gradually lifted, the festival came back in 2022, though on a smaller scale, with a lower amount of vendors than previous festival years.

The Wizard of Oz theme continues beyond the annual festival. The village is the home of the International L. Frank Baum & All Things Oz Historical Foundation. The group is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and is 100% volunteer run. It is Chartered by the NY State Board of Regents. The organization coordinates the annual Oz-Stravaganza festival and also the All Things Oz Museum located in the historic village downtown. The museum features a collection of original costumes and props from the OZ universe, as well as collectibles and Baum family heirlooms. The foundation collection is nearly 15,000 items, and 1,200 - 1,400 are on exhibit at any time.

In 1982, the village installed a brick sidewalk on either side of the downtown portion of Genesee St. which was painted yellow as an homage to the yellow brick road from the novels and film. The sidewalk required regular upkeep as the color would fade over time and the bricks would chip and crack due to the freeze-thaw cycles in the colder months and regular use throughout the year. As part of a downtown Chittenango revitalization project in 2007, the sidewalks were replaced with concrete which was then stamped and colored to replicate the yellow brick road. The old bricks have been made available to purchase at the All Things Oz museum and during the festival to raise money for the town's festival. In 2017, the village also added a yellow brick road sidewalk to Dr. West memorial park where the annual Oz-stravaganza festival is held.

Chittenango, and its yellow brick road featured in episode 6 of Michael Portillo's "Great American Railroad Journeys" shown on the BBC.  Chittenango also features a new Wizard of Oz themed casino that officially opened on June 2, 2015, called the Yellow Brick Road Casino, operated by the Oneida Indian tribe that also operates the much larger Turning Stone Casino and Resort located near Verona, New York.

Notable people

 * John Kirby Allen (1810–1838), co-founder of Houston, Texas; Texas state legislator, and backer of the Texas Revolution. John Allen was partner in at that store in Chittenango in 1826 for at least a year.
 * L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The village holds an annual festival called Oz-Stravaganza! honoring Baum's life and literary works.
 * Jerry Lawson, professional distance runner, former American record holder (1993) in the marathon with a time of 2:09:35. He was a graduate of Chittenango High School.
 * Dave Mirra, professional BMX bike athlete.
 * Lewis Selye, former US Congressman

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Eaton, New York

Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,284 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county. US Route 20 passes across the northern part of the town.

History
The town was the principal location of the Oneida tribe, a sub-group of the Iroquois that allied itself with the colonial forces during the American Revolution. Euro-American settlement began around 1792. The Town of Eaton was formed in 1807 from the Town of Hamilton. Eaton is named for William Eaton, a Revolutionary officer and commander of the United States military forces in Tripoli.

Geography
Eaton is centered at 42.850 degrees north latitude, 75.612 degrees west longitude. The town contains the geographic center of the state (near Pratts Hollow). The Chenango River flows through the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.6 sqmi, of which 44.8 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi  (1.82%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,826 people, 1,358 households, and 935 families residing in the town. The population density was 107.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,798 housing units at an average density of 40.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 90.41% White, 6.55% African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population.

There were 1,358 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 23.3% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 30.7% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,229, and the median income for a family was $39,643. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $23,107 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,538. About 6.0% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and other locations in Eaton

 * Davis Corners – A location by the northern town line.
 * Eagleville – A hamlet south of Morrisville.
 * Eaton – The hamlet of Eaton in the southern part of the town on Route 26, south of Morrisville.
 * Eaton Reservoir – A reservoir partly in the southwest part of the town.
 * Eaton Station – A location northeast of Eaton village.
 * Gills Corners – A location in the northeastern corner of the town.
 * Leland Pond – Two ponds separated by a short channel located south of the hamlet of Pine Woods.
 * Morrisville – Village of Morrisville is the location of the Morrisville State College, the Morrisville Equine Center, and the Morrisville Fish Hatchery. Morrisville is in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Morrisville Station – A hamlet east of Morrisville on Route 20.
 * Pecksport – A location by the eastern town line.
 * Pierceville – A hamlet between Eaton village and West Eaton on Route 26.
 * Pine Woods – A hamlet, associated with the Oneida, located on Route 20.
 * Pratts – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Pratts Hollow – The Geographic Center of New York is in the northeastern part of the town.
 * West Eaton – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town.
 * White Corners – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Williams Corners – A hamlet west of Morrisville.

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Fenner, New York

Fenner is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,726 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Fenner is in the north-central part of the county. The town is east of Cazenovia Lake.

History
The area was settled around 1795. The town was formed in 1823 from Cazenovia and Smithfield. Fenner was named for Governor Fenner, of Rhode Island.

The Fenner Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.1 sqmi, of which 31.1 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.10%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,680 people, 607 households, and 455 families residing in the town. The population density was 54.0 PD/sqmi. There were 651 housing units at an average density of 20.9 per square mile (8.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.87% White, 0.18% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 607 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,846, and the median income for a family was $46,447. Males had a median income of $31,726 versus $25,573 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,409. About 4.4% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Fenner

 * Bingley – A location on the western town line.
 * Blakeslee – A hamlet on the northern town line.
 * Chittenango Falls – A hamlet on the western town line.
 * Christenson Corners – A location north of Fenner village.
 * Cody Corners – A location south of Fenner village.
 * Fenner – The hamlet of Fenner was formerly called Fenners Corners.
 * Perryville – A hamlet on the northern town line. Partially in the Town of Sullivan and Town of Lincoln
 * Roberts Corners – A location by the eastern town line.
 * Rowan Corners – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Milestrip – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.

Additional facts about Fenner
Fenner is the location of a windmill power generating station, home to 20 wind turbines which create enough energy to power more than 10,000 homes annually.

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Georgetown, New York

Georgetown is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 974 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Georgetown is on the southern border of the county.

History
The town was first settled around 1804. The town was organized from part of the Town of DeRuyter in 1815.

The Spirit House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Geography
The southern town line is the border of Chenango County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.2 sqmi, of which 40.1 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 946 people, 249 households, and 195 families residing in the town. The population density was 23.6 people per square mile (9.1/km2). There were 315 housing units at an average density of 7.9 per square mile (3.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.81% White, 15.54% African American, 0.42% Native American, 3.59% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.51% of the population.

There were 249 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.5% 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 2.82 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 40.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 172.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 189.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,963, and the median income for a family was $38,804. Males had a median income of $21,726 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,825. About 7.5% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Georgetown

 * Georgetown – The hamlet of Georgetown, at the junction of Routes NY-26, 64, and NY-80. The community was known to locals as "Slab City."
 * Georgetown Station – A location in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Otselic Creek – A stream flowing through the town.

Notable person

 * Eli Hawks, Wisconsin State Assemblyman and businessman, was born in Georgetown.

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Lebanon, New York

Lebanon is a town in Madison County, New York state, United States. The population was 1,332 at the 2010 census. The town is believed to be named after Lebanon, Connecticut.

The Town of Lebanon is on the southern border of the county.

History
Settlement of Lebanon began circa 1791. The town was established in 1807, from part of the Town of Hamilton. Many of the early inhabitants were from Connecticut.

It was general Erastus Cleveland who founded the town. "When asked for the new town's name, he cried out, alluding to the Bible "Ah, as the cedars of Lebanon. The new town of Lebanon." The name pleased many of them who had trudged long miles from Lebanon, Connecticut, and they believed that the general had suggested the name as a tribute to them."

Geography
The south town line is the border of Chenango County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.7 sqmi, of which 43.4 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.57%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,329 people, 506 households, and 359 families residing in the town. The population density was 30.6 PD/sqmi. There were 631 housing units at an average density of 14.5 per square mile (5.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.65% White, 0.08% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 1.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 506 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,643, and the median income for a family was $39,038. Males had a median income of $29,205 versus $26,771 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,690. 13.9% of the population and 9.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 20.6% were under the age of 18 and 11.6% were 65 or older.

Communities and locations in Lebanon

 * Campbell – A hamlet north of Lebanon Center.
 * Kenyon Corners – A location in the northern part of the town.
 * Lebanon – The hamlet of Lebanon is in the western part of the town on Route 71. It was originally called "Toad Hollow" and is located next to Stone Mill Brook.
 * Lebanon Center – A hamlet east of Lebanon village.
 * Lebanon Reservoir – A reservoir located by the hamlet of Campbell.
 * Middleport – A hamlet near the eastern town line and Randallsville.
 * Randallsville – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town on Route 12B. It was formerly called Smiths Valley.
 * South Lebanon – A hamlet south of Lebanon village on Route 71.

Top Tourist Locations in Lebanon

 * Fruit of the Fungi
 * Old Home Distillers
 * Kriemhild Dairy Farms
 * Hodge and Wilson Maple Syrup
 * Heartstone Artisan Bakery

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Lenox, New York

Lenox is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 8,768 as of the 2020 census.

The Town of Lenox is on the county's northern border. It is west of the City of Oneida.

History
The first settlement began circa 1792. The town was formed in 1809 from the Town of Sullivan.

Some novels of Walter D. Edmonds characterize life in the area at the time of the Erie Canal construction.

Geography
The northern town line, defined by Oneida Lake, is the border of Oneida County. The Oneida Creek is on the eastern town boundary. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) crosses the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, all land.

The village of New Lenox, Illinois is named in honor of Lenox.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,665 people, 3,485 households, and 2,359 families residing in the town. The population density was 238.0 PD/sqmi. There were 3,877 housing units at an average density of 106.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.66% White, 0.66% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 3,485 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,491, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $34,602 versus $24,922 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,398. About 6.5% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Lenox

 * Campbells Corner – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Canastota – An incorporated village in the southern part of the town.
 * Five Corners – A location east of Wampsville.
 * Lenox – The hamlet of Lenox, at the southern town line below Wampsville.
 * Lenox Basin – A location east of Canastota.
 * Messenger Bay – A hamlet near the western town line by the shore of Lake Oneida on Route 31.
 * Oneida Lake Beach East – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake, east of Messenger Bay.
 * Oneida Valley – A location near the eastern town line.
 * Quality Hill – A hamlet southwest of Canastota, located on Route 5.
 * South Bay – A bay of Oneida Lake.
 * South Bay – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake by South Bay, located on Route 31.
 * Union Corners – A location northeast of Canastota.
 * Walkers Corners – A hamlet southeast of Whitelaw.
 * Wampsville – The Village of Wampsville is the county seat. It is located near the eastern town line on Route 5.
 * Whitelaw – A hamlet south of Messenger Bay.

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Lincoln, New York

Lincoln is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 2,012 at the 2010 census.

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

History
The town was established in 1896 from a division of the Town of Lenox. The Klock family were early settlers.

The former Lenox District No. 4 Schoolhouse houses the Lincoln town hall. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.0 sqmi, of which 25.0 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.12%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,818 people, 663 households, and 493 families residing in the town. The population density was 72.8 PD/sqmi. There were 700 housing units at an average density of 28.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% White, 0.22% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.

There were 663 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,023, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $25,821 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,751. About 3.6% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Lincoln

 * Alene – A hamlet by the southern town line.
 * Buttermilk Falls – A waterfall located east-northeast of Clockville on Limestone Creek.
 * Clockville – This hamlet is the main community in the town and is named after the Klock family, early settlers. It is the location of the Lincoln Town Hall.
 * Cottons – A hamlet located west of Clockville.
 * Lenox – A hamlet located east-northeast of Clockville.
 * Perryville – A hamlet on the town line in the southwestern corner of the town; partially in the Town of Fenner.
 * Mirrellsville – A hamlet in the southeast of the town

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Morrisville, New York

Morrisville is a village in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 2,199 at the 2010 census. The village is named after its founder, Thomas Morris.

The Village of Morrisville in the northwest part of the Town of Eaton on US Route 20. Its zip code is 13408. Morrisville State College is located in the village.

History
The community was named for Thomas Morris and was originally called "Morris Flats." It was made the county seat in 1817 when it was moved from Cazenovia. In 1907 the county seat was moved again this time to Wampsville.

In 1908, the New York State School of Agriculture was established and occupied the old county buildings that were left empty

The First National Bank of Morrisville, Morrisville Public Library, and Old Madison County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Morrisville is located at 42.89861°N, -75.64778°W (42.898541, -75.647717).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,148 people, 362 households, and 195 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,863.4 PD/sqmi. There were 398 housing units at an average density of 345.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 79.93% White, 14.20% African American, 0.74% Native American, 2.23% Asian, 0.93% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.24% of the population.

There were 362 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 9.0% under the age of 18, 60.8% from 18 to 24, 11.4% from 25 to 44, 8.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $50,536. Males had a median income of $29,028 versus $24,643 for females. The per capita income for the village was $8,983. About 9.0% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.2% of those under age 18 and 0.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The village is the location of SUNY Morrisville, which includes Morrisville fish hatchery, and the Morrisville Equestrian Center. Colgate University is eight miles to the southeast, Cazenovia College is 12 miles west, and Syracuse University is 30 miles northwest.

Popular culture
In the 1980s cartoon series, The Real Ghostbusters, Morrisville was the hometown of Ray Stantz.

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Munnsville, New York

Munnsville is a village located in the Town of Stockbridge in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 474 at the 2010 census. The village is named for an early settler, Asa Munn, and located on New York State Route 46.

History
Asa Munn opened a mercantile business in the community circa 1817.

In 1990 the village received national media attention and interviews by Connie Chung when a local dairy farmer, Delbert Ward, allegedly murdered his brother William Ward by suffocation. Delbert was found not guilty at trial. In 1992, this incident was examined in the documentary Brother's Keeper.

Munnsville became a world-renowned racing location for skateboarding because of the Madison County Gravity Festival, which began in 2002. Skateboarders from all over North America and Europe descend on the town for the last weekend of July and race their skateboards at speeds up to 95 km/h.

The former Munnsville depot of the defunct (March 29, 1957) New York, Ontario & Western Railway is now a private residence, occupied by NYO&W historian and author John Taibi.

Notable people
Munnsville was the final home of poet Hayden Carruth.

Munnsville is the birthplace of Bill Horr, who won silver and bronze at the 1908 Olympics.

Geography
Munnsville is located at 42.97667°N, -75.58833°W (42.976597, -75.588236).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 437 people, 166 households, and 118 families residing in the village. The population density was 506.6 PD/sqmi. There were 176 housing units at an average density of 204.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.40% White, 0.46% African American, 0.23% Native American, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 166 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.9% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,657. About 9.7% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Nelson, New York

Nelson is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. It is an interior town, located in the southwestern part of the county. The population was 1,890 at the 2020 census. The town was named after Horatio Nelson, the English naval hero.

History
The town was formed in 1807 from the Town of Cazenovia, the year after Madison County was established.

The Nelson Welsh Congregational Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Geography
US Route 20 passes across the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.1 sqmi, of which 43.1 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi  (2.26%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,964 people, 731 households, and 549 families residing in the town. The population density was 45.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,020 housing units at an average density of 23.7 per square mile (9.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.27% White, 0.20% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.56% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 731 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $49,022, and the median income for a family was $55,458. Males had a median income of $37,083 versus $24,653 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,378. About 2.8% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Nelson

 * Bucks Corner – A location in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Eaton Reservoir – Most of the reservoir is in the Town of Nelson by the eastern town line.
 * Erieville – A hamlet in the southern part of the town, south of Tuscarora Lake.
 * Hughs Corner – A location in the northeastern corner of the town.
 * Nelson – The hamlet of Nelson is on Route 20 in the northwestern part of the town. It was formerly called "Nelson Flats" and "Skunk Hollow."
 * Pughs Corner – A location east of Nelson village.
 * Stoney Pond – A pond located north of Eaton Reservoir.
 * Tuscarora Lake – A lake in the southern part of the town.

Notable people

 * Henry Dexter, sculptor; born in Nelson
 * Beezie Madden, Olympic equestrian

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Oneida, New York

Oneida is a city in Madison County in the U.S. state of New York. It is located west of Oneida Castle (in Oneida County) and east of Wampsville. The population was 11,390 at the 2010 census. The city, like both Oneida County and the nearby silver and china maker, was named for the Oneida tribe, which had a large territory here around Oneida Lake during the colonial period.

History
In the post-Revolutionary period, central and western New York were settled by many migrants from New England. With development of the Erie Canal in the early 19th century, the movement of people expanded towards the Midwest as trade and commerce increased. Oneida's development began to pick up as new trade routes were opened, especially in the period initially following construction of the Oneida Lake canal and feeder and an associated railroad stop, tying it into major trade networks of the day.

The Village of Oneida was incorporated on June 20, 1848 as part of the larger Town of Lenox to its west, but years of friction among the different sections of town spurred this village to establish itself independently as the new Town of Oneida in 1896. In turn, this town was later chartered as the City of Oneida on March 28, 1901.

The City of Oneida’s first elected mayor was Julius M. Goldstein, the co-founder of Powell & Goldstein Cigar Company. Goldstein was born in Prussia and immigrated in 1871.

Oneida is located near the site of the former Oneida Community, a social and religious experiment that flourished during the third quarter of the 19th century. The Oneida Community Mansion House, a national historic monument, is the principal building of the Oneida Community. International tableware company Oneida Limited, founded 1880, is still headquartered in the city, although all US manufacturing operations have now ceased and all Oneida products are imported.

Oneida was formerly known as Oneida Depot. In the 19th century, its residents were among the closest neighbors to a utopian socialist commune, set up by John Humphrey Noyes, lasting from 1848 until 1881. This commune, called the Oneida Community, produced silk and canned goods until the manufacturing of flatware picked up in the later years of the community's existence. This led to the foundation of Oneida Limited, a company that outlasted the community and became one of America's most important flatware producers in the 20th century.

Oneida has a number of properties on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Main-Broad-Grove Streets Historic District, Cottage Lawn, DeFerriere House, Mount Hope Reservoir, Oneida Armory, Oneida Community Mansion House, and United States Post Office.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.1 sqmi, of which 0.1 sqmi (0.23%) is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, 11,393 people, 4,672 households, and 2,814 families were residing in the city. The population density was 500 PD/sqmi.

Some 4,672 housing units were within the city limits. The racial makeup of the city was 96.29% White, 0.80% African American, 1.39% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.84% of the population.

Of the 4,431 households 32.1% had children under 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were not families. About 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40, and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the age distribution was 25.1% under 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,365, and for a family was $45,242. Males had a median income of $31,244 versus $23,846 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,966. About 8.8% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those 65 or over.

Education
The public Oneida City School District operates in Oneida, the city of Oneida Castle, the hamlet of Durhamville, the village of Wampsville, and certain parts of Canastota.

Government
The city government consists of a mayor who is elected at large and six council members, each elected from one of six wards.

Communities and locations

 * Bennetts Corners – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the city, located at the intersection of Peterboro and Middle Roads.
 * Oneida Community – A former religious commune. The Oneida Community Mansion House is located at Kenwood Avenue and Skinner Road.

Notable residents

 * Riley Dixon, NFL punter
 * James Howe, author of the Bunnicula book series
 * Mike Lupica, author
 * Alfred Marcy, recipient of the Legion of Merit
 * John Humphrey Noyes, founder of a perfectionist communal society in Oneida, New York, in 1848
 * Ted Phillips, president and CEO of the Chicago Bears
 * Com Truise, electronic musician

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Smithfield, New York

Smithfield is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. Administrative offices are in the hamlet of Peterboro. The town and hamlet both are named after Peter Smith, an original land owner. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 1,288.

The Town of Smithfield is located in the center of the county.

History
The region was first settled around 1797. The town was organized in 1807 from land taken from the Town of Cazenovia.

2014 tornado
At 7:02 p.m. on July 8, 2014, Smithfield was struck by an EF2 tornado with peak estimated winds of 135 mph. The tornado killed four people and destroyed several homes. One house was carried 150 yd and thrown into another home. And additionally, a 3-story house was rolled off its foundation down a hill, the occupant inside was killed.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.3 sqmi, of which 24.3 sqmi is land and 0.04% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,205 people, 415 households, and 315 families residing in the town. The population density was 49.5 PD/sqmi. There were 446 housing units at an average density of 18.3 per square mile (7.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.68% White, 1.00% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 415 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,109, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $28,618 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,860. About 12.6% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations

 * Bliss Corners – A location south of Peterboro.
 * Eisaman Corners – A location in the northern part of the town.
 * Embury Corners – A location in the southeastern corner of the town.
 * Peterboro – A hamlet in the center of the town, where the Gerrit Smith Estate and Peter Smith Land Office are located.
 * Siloam – A hamlet northeast of Peterboro.

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Stockbridge, New York

Stockbridge is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 2,103 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from a group of Native Americans.

The Town of Stockbridge is located on the eastern border of the county.

History
The land surrounding where Stockbridge would be established, was being lived upon by "Stockbridge Indians" (as local settlers would refer to them), who had been relocated already to the New Stockbridge Indian Territory during the latter half the 18th century, being told that this land was to be reserved for future tribal generations. The Stockbridge, refuges of tribes mainly of adjoining New York that had settled in the "prayer town" of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, accepted an invitation of the Oneidas to live and share on their reservation in New York. Subsequent disagreements with White settlers caused many Stockbridge Indians to relocate to Indiana and later to Wisconsin, where they became the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. Stockbridge is the birthplace of meatpacking industrialist Philip Danforth Armour and brother Herman Ossian Armour.

The town was first settled in 1791 by pioneers from New England. The town was formed in 1836 by composing parts of four other towns: Augusta, Lenox, Smithfield and Vernon.

Geography
The east town line is the border of Oneida County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,080 people, 739 households, and 571 families residing in the town. The population density was 65.7 PD/sqmi. There were 802 housing units at an average density of 25.3 per square mile (9.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.63% White, 0.38% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 739 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,700, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,701 versus $21,712 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,856. About 9.9% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Stockbridge

 * Bridges Corners – A location in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Five Chimneys Corner – A hamlet by the northern town line.
 * Munns – A hamlet northeast of Munnsville. It was formerly called "Munnsyule."
 * Munnsville – The Village of Munnsville on Route 46.
 * Stockbridge – The hamlet of Stockbridge on Route 46, north of Munnsville.
 * Stockbridge Falls – A waterfall located southwest of Munnsville.
 * Valley Mills – A hamlet northeast of Stockbridge village.

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Sullivan, New York

Sullivan is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 15,339 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General John Sullivan.

The Town of Sullivan is located in the northwestern corner of the county.

History
Settlement began around 1790. The town was established in 1803 from the Town of Cazenovia. In 1809, the town was partitioned to form the Town of Lenox.

The Chittenango Landing Dry Dock Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 73.6 sqmi, of which, 73.4 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.27%) is water.

The northern border of the town is Oneida Lake, and the western border is the Chittenango Creek.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes across the town.

Demographics
At the 2010 census, there were 15,339 people, 6,114 households and 4,325 families residing in the town. The population density was 209.7 PD/sqmi. There were 6,723 housing units at an average density of 91.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 6,114 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were heterosexual married couples living together, 10.8% had a primary female householder, 5.1% had a primary male householder and 29.6% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.91.

24.6% of the population were under the age of 19, 4.9% from 20 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. 49.2% identified as male, while 50.8 identified as female.

The median household income was $56,596 and the median family income was $64,101. People identifying as male had a median income of $40,906 and people identifying as female $31,115. In 2018, the per capita income was $32,971, about 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Sullivan

 * Blakeslea – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the town.
 * Bolivar – A hamlet northeast of Chittenango village.
 * Bridgeport – A hamlet in the northwest of the town by the town line on NY-31 at the Chittenango Creek.
 * Chittenango – The Village of Chittanango and the location of the town government is in the southern part of the town.
 * Chittenango Creek – A stream that forms the northwestern boundary of the town.
 * Chittenango Springs – A hamlet south of Chittenango village on Route 13.
 * East Boston – A location near the eastern town line.
 * Eaton Corners – A location south of Lakeport.
 * Fyler Settlement – a hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Gees Corner – A location in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Lake Oneida Beach West – A lakeside hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake.
 * Lakeport – A hamlet on Oneida Lake and Route 31.
 * Messenger Bay – A lakeside hamlet in the northeastern corner of the town.
 * North Chittenango – A hamlet south of the Thruway on Lakeport Road.
 * Oneida Lake Beach West – A lakeside hamlet in the northern part of the town. The Oneida Lake Congregational Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
 * Peck Corner – A location in the northwestern part of the town at County Routes 1 and 4.
 * Sullivan – A hamlet east of Chittenango village on Route 5 and 13.
 * Weaver Corner – A location near Chittenango Creek in the northwestern part of the town.

Transportation
Luther Airport is located one nautical mile (1.85 km) east of the central business district of Chittenango.

Notable people

 * Augustus and John Allen, founders of Houston, Texas

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Wampsville, New York

Wampsville is a village located inside the Town of Lenox in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 543 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Madison County.

The Village of Wampsville is in the northern part of the county and near the eastern town line of Lenox.

History
The village was founded by Johann Myndert Wemple (1766–1837) and was formerly called Wempsville.

Wampsville was chosen as the seat of Madison County because neighboring Oneida, to the east, and Canastota to the west both wanted the distinction and could not reach a resolution. The county courthouse faces north so that it does not face either locality.

Geography
Wampsville is located at 43.08139°N, -75.70806°W (43.081507, −75.708041).

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 561 people, 204 households, and 147 families residing in the village. The population density was 554.3 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 208.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.08% White, 0.18% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.

There were 204 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $42,679. Males had a median income of $35,809 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,636. About 5.4% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Milton De Lano, former US Congressman
 * Pierce Downer, founder of Downers Grove, Illinois

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Brockport, New York

Brockport is a village in the Town of Sweden, with two tiny portions in the Town of Clarkson, in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 7,104 at the 2020 U.S. Census. The name is derived from Heil Brockway, an early settler. It is also home to SUNY Brockport.

The Village of Brockport is roughly 20 mile west of the City of Rochester, in the western end of Monroe County. The village is north of the junction of New York State Route 19 (north-south) and New York State Route 31 (east-west) on the Town of Sweden's northern line.

Brockport calls itself "The Victorian Village on the Erie Canal". Brockport recently remodeled the village portion of the Erie Canal, providing a bricked walkway, a brand new canal visitor's center, and several pieces of art.

History
Prior to European settlement, the area that makes up modern Brockport was primarily occupied by the Muoio Indian tribe, a part of the Seneca (a member of the Iroquois Confederacy). The Muoio people were sustained in the region mostly by hunting indigenous wildlife such as deer and the occasional black bear. Shortly after white settlers arrived, most of the Muoio died of disease and the few survivors traveled to Canada.

The Village of Brockport was founded by Heil Brockway in 1822 and later incorporated in 1829. The village grew to importance as a port on the Erie Canal. Brockport was briefly the canal's terminus until the canal's western end was complete.

The Brockport Collegiate Institute was founded in 1841. It was a private "academy," part of the widespread academy movement of the time. In October 1869, Gamma Sigma Fraternity was founded at the Brockport Normal School. Gamma Sigma was the first high school fraternity started in the United States. SUNY Brockport officially called "State University Of New York Brockport", is the descendant of that institute. It boasts the Morgan Manning House, a Victorian era home built in 1854, on Main Street (NY 19).

During the American Civil War the men of Brockport formed all of Company A (100 men) of the 140th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment formed in September 1862 at Rochester, New York. Brockport's total population was little more than 2100 people at the time. Additional volunteers from Brockport helped form Company H of the 140th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Company A's heroics helped secure the flank of the 5th Maine and stabilized a bad situation on Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg. The 140th New York regiment also saw battle at the Battle of the Wilderness, the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, and the Appomatox Courthouse Campaign. The 140th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was mustered out on June 3, 1865, near Alexandria, Virginia.

There has long been a legend that due to a conflict between two of Brockport's founders, there are no intersections on Main Street that meet up squarely. This is not true, since State Street and Erie street line up because they used to be a trolley path that ran all the way to Rochester. Adams Street and Fair street meet up as well, and so do the streets of Brockway Place and South Avenue.

Due to financial difficulties the village was under threat of dissolution, and could have become a part of the town of Sweden pending a referendum by the village's residents, but the referendum failed on June 15, 2010. However, there was another dissolution vote on May 24, 2016, which was also failed, filed by resident Rhett King on January 25, 2016. Village clerk Leslie Ann Morelli certified the petition and found 339 signatures that are registered voters. There was to be a study; however, it was rejected.

Sites of interest
The Erie Canal runs through the village of Brockport, as well as several other area villages and towns.

Main Street (Route 19) has many historical buildings, and is a tourist attraction. The Erie Canal Boardwalk that runs from Main Street along the canal is a common spot for locals to enjoy a stroll.

The Morgan-Manning House houses the Western Monroe Historical Society and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Brockport has the following places listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Brockport Central Rural High School (currently A.D. Oliver Middle School), First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Edward Harrison House, Lake View Cemetery, Main Street Historic District, Park Avenue and State Street Historic District, Soldiers' Memorial Tower, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, and Whiteside, Barnett and Co. Agricultural Works.

Geography
Brockport is located at 43.21417°N, -77.93944°W (43.214261, -77.939378).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.2 sqmi, of which 2.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (2.26%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 7,104 people, and 2,347 households, in the village.

The village's racial makeup was 84.0% White, 6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.8% of the population.

For 2010, there were 2,528 households, out of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 56.7% were non-families. Of all households 33.9% were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, for 2010, the population was spread out, with 13.7% under the age of 18, 43.8% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

For 2020, the village's median household income was $48,579. The village's per capita income was $20,108. About 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line.

Homicides
In 2009, Brockport saw its first homicide in 26 years in a shooting spree that ended in Canandaigua. On Saturday, February 14, 2009, shortly before 5 a.m., three people were shot, two fatally, by gunman Frank Garcia at Lakeside Memorial Hospital on West Ave. (NYS Route 19 Truck). Garcia later shot two other people dead. He was taken into custody the same day.

On September 29, 2012, the village saw only its second homicide occurrence when 22 year old Clayton Whittemore beat to death his 18-year-old girlfriend, Alexandra Kogut, inside her dorm room during his visit to the College at Brockport.

Notable people

 * Ella D. Barrier
 * Davis Carpenter, former US Congressman
 * Larry Carpenter, theater and television director
 * Jim Cosman, Major League baseball player
 * Christopher John Farley, writer
 * Martin Ferrero, actor
 * Jon Finkel, professional Magic: The Gathering player
 * Jerome Fuller, jurist
 * William Heyen, poet
 * Elias B. Holmes, former US Congressman
 * Mary Jane Holmes (1825–1907), author of novels
 * Sumner Howard, jurist and politician
 * Carolyn Mackler, author
 * Andy Parrino, professional baseball player
 * Jeff Van Gundy, NBA coach and broadcaster
 * Fannie Barrier Williams, social reformer and first African-American graduate of SUNY Brockport
 * Jessamine Chapman Williams, home economist and college professor

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Chili, New York

Chili is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 29,123 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the city of Rochester.

The Town of Chili was established in 1822 from part of the Town of Riga. North Chili was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Black Creek Park is one of many parks in Chili where visitors can make use of nature trails that run along the creek.

History
The Chili area was once the hunting ground of the Seneca Indians. The first white settler was Captain Joseph Morgan who purchased land from Peter Sheffer of neighboring Wheatland.

The area of Chili became part of the newly formed Northampton. With the formation of Monroe County the area became part of the Town of Riga before splitting off into its own Town of Chili on February 22, 1822.

Chili's etymology is disputed. Two popular theories are that it was named after the country of Chile, which was striving for independence at the time, or after the Chiliast faith embraced by some of the early settlers of South Chili.

The local government includes Town Supervisor David Dunning (R) First Elected 2007; and Town Council Mark Decory (R); James Valerio (R); Michael S. Slattery (R); and Mary C. Sperr (R). The appointed Deputy Town Supervisor is Michael S. Slattery. The Chili Mills Conservation Area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.9 sqmi, of which 39.8 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.48%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 27,638 people, 10,159 households, and 7,558 families residing in the town. The population density was 695.4 PD/sqmi. There were 10,466 housing units at an average density of 263.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.14% White, 5.71% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 10,159 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,097, and the median income for a family was $61,481. Males had a median income of $45,156 versus $29,903 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,887. About 2.0% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Chili is served by the Churchville-Chili Central School District, Gates Chili Central School District, and Wheatland–Chili Central School District.

Government
The town is governed by a town board consisting of a supervisor and four board members, all elected by registered town voters.

Communities and locations

 * Chili Center – The centre of town government and the most urbanized portion of the town.
 * Genesee River – Part of the east border of the town.
 * North Chili – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town and home to Roberts Wesleyan College.
 * South Chili – A rural area in Chili running along the New York State Thruway. The first business was located here called the Checker Tavern
 * West Chili – A small community located just north of Black Creek Park. Originally called Buckbee's Corners.
 * East Chili - A small community in the eastern part of the town. This does not exist in present day.
 * Clifton- A small rural hamlet in the southern part of the town. Originally called Hardscrabble, it produced a world award winning type of flour.

Public library
The Chili Public Library is the public library serving Chili, New York. It is currently located in the recently erected town government center at 3333 Chili Avenue. Previously, it occupied the old town government complex further east on Chili Avenue.

Roberts Wesleyan University
Roberts is a private, Christian, liberal arts college located in North Chili. The school enrolls approximately 2,000 students. The school hosts various community events on its facilities, including soccer games, swimming lessons, dance recitals, fireworks, concerts, drama productions and many other events.

In 2022 Roberts was declared a university rather than a college.

American Legion
Occupying the former Grange Hall, Chili American Legion Family Post 1830 at 450 Chili-Scottsville Rd., Scottsville, New York

Black Creek Park
While Black Creek Park is still a relatively undeveloped park, its 1,505-acres has many unique features to offer. The park provides opportunities for hiking, soccer, fishing, horseback riding, sledding, and cross country skiing. It also features a playground located near the Pathfinder Shelter. The park offers five hiking trails, all of which are excellent settings to view nature and animals. If you are going hiking, it is suggested that you print off a map. Each year emergency services are called for a lost or overdue hiker.

Hubbard Park
Hubbard Park

Town of Chili Community Center
Community Center

Chili Disk Golf Course
Chili Disk Golf Course at Widener Park, 400 Chili Scottsville Road

Morgan's Crossing Golf Course
Morgan's Crossing Golf Course at, 760 Scottsville-Chili Road

Notable people

 * Homer G. Balcom, structural engineer of the Empire State Building, was born in Chili in 1870.

Sister cities

 * 🇮🇹 Agropoli - Italy

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Churchville, New York

Churchville is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population was 1,961. The village is named after Samuel Church, an early settler.

The village is west of the City of Rochester in the north part of the Town of Riga. It is at the intersection of Routes 33 and 36, north of Interstate 490.

Churchville Park and golf course are north of the village near Hutton Circle and Kendall Road.

History
In 1806, Samuel Church purchased the land that would become Churchville in what was known as West Pulteney. The village was incorporated on September 21, 1852, and named after Samuel Church, who owned all the land within the village limits.

Geography
Churchville is at 43.10556°N, -77.88056°W (43.105462, -77.880533).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has an area of 1.1 sqmi.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, the village had 1,887 people, 723 households, and 514 families. The population density was 1,662.7 PD/sqmi. There were 753 housing units at an average density of 663.5 /sqmi. The village's racial makeup was 96.34% White, 0.74% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 723 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% 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 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The village's median household income was $55,357, and the family median income was $63,333. Males had a median income of $45,667 versus $31,563 for females. The village's per capita income was $23,190. About 2.8% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Churchville is served by the Churchville-Chili Central School District.

Government
As of April 2024, the village is governed by Mayor John T. Hartman, Deputy Mayor Diane Pusateri, and three trustees: Michael Brown, Scott Cullen, Julie Michalko.

The village conveens a planning board every second wednesday of each month, as well as a zoning board of appeals every 4 months or as necessary.

Noted residents

 * Charles S. Baker - former US Congressman.
 * Brian Cyr - Canadian professional darts player
 * Renée Fleming - opera performer.
 * Tim Redding - Former pitcher in Major League Baseball and graduate of Churchville Chili Senior High School.
 * Jenn Suhr - An Olympic gold medalist in pole vaulting.
 * Coretti Arle-Titz - singer
 * Lyndsay Wall - Women's ice hockey player, Olympics silver and bronze medal winner.
 * Frances Willard - women's rights and temperance leader.
 * Floyd R. Newman – oil man

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Clarkson, New York

Clarkson is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 6,904 at the 2020 census. The town is named after General Matthew Clarkson.

The Town of Clarkson is on the western border of the county and is west of the City of Rochester.

History
General Matthew Clarkson was an extensive landowner in this locality, who gave 100 acres (405,000 m2) to the town. Clarkson was formed from the Town of Murray, on April 2, 1819. Clarkson was reduced to form the Town of Union (the present town of Hamlin) in 1852.

It has been claimed that Moddy Freeman was the first settler in Clarkson. James Sayres purchased at Clarkson Corners in 1804 and was the first settler on the Ridge Road. Eli Blodgett also settled here in 1804, and there were many others prior to 1809. In 1819 and a year or two thereafter, settlement and development progressed rapidly. It was the home of Henry R. Seldon, judge of the Court of Appeals, and later lieutenant governor of the State of New York. The first male child born was a son to Mrs. Clarkson; the first female birth was that of Betsey Palmer, in 1812. Charlotte Cummings taught the first school, in 1812. Henry McCall kept the first store, about 1810. Isaac Williams built the first frame house and was the first blacksmith. Dr. Noah Owen was the physician and Dr. Rowe the second. John Bowman was the first lawyer. The first and about the only newspaper published in Clarkson was the Jeffersonian, in 1835, which continued for only a year. The first sawmill was erected previous to 1811, by James Sayres, and stood a half-mile east of the corners. [ Several distilleries were among the early industries along the Ridge Road. A post-office was established in 1816, Dr. Baldwin being the first postmaster..

Ridge Road was an important thoroughfare during the war times of 1812-15, and Clarkson was the general rendezvous for troops and the temporary depository for supplies and munitions of war. Clarkson village, then known as "Murray Corners," was a hamlet of considerable note, the Ridge Road being the main route between Canandaigua and Lewiston. The Corners was a stopping-place where horses were changed and travelers allowed a brief respite, but since the completion of the Erie Canal, and the still later construction of the New York Central railroad, the town of Sweden; has gained an ascendency and profited, while Clarkson; has correspondingly lost in commercial importance.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.2 sqmi, of which 33.2 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

The western town line is the border of Orleans County, marked by New York State Route 272. New York State Route 104, Ridge Road, is an east-west highway.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,072 people, 2,034 households, and 1,582 families residing in the town. The population density was 182.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,090 housing units at an average density of 62.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.92% White, 2.03% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.40% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.

There were 2,034 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,438, and the median income for a family was $58,212. Males had a median income of $41,397 versus $25,795 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,555. About 3.1% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations

 * Brockport – A small part of the Village of Brockport is in the town.
 * Clarkson Corners – A hamlet in the census-designated place of Clarkson, formerly known as "Murray Corners" and "Clarkson" (until 2009) that was an important community on Ridge Road until the opening of the Erie Canal and railroads. The Clarkson Corners Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
 * Garland – A hamlet in the southeast part of town on Ridge Road (NY-104), also in part of Clarkson CDP.
 * Morton – A hamlet at the west town line on NY-272.
 * Otis – A location in the northeast part of the town.
 * Redman Corners – A hamlet on Ridge Road on the west side of the town.
 * Ridge Road – NYS-104, once the major highway between Rochester and Niagara Falls.

Government
The town is governed by a town board consisting of a supervisor and four board members, all elected by registered town voters.

title: Clarkson, New York