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Mayville, New York

Mayville is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,477 at the 2020 census, 13.7% less than in the 2010 census. Mayville is in the town of Chautauqua and is the county seat of Chautauqua County. The village and town offices share a building on Main Street, directly across from the Chautauqua County courthouse.

History
The Holland Land Company anticipated establishing a village located at the eastern end of the Old Portage Road between Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake. In 1804, the area was surveyed by William Peacock. In 1805, the village was named Mayville in honor of Elisabeth Busti (née May), wife of Paul Busti, Agent General of the Holland Land Company.

The 1808 legislation establishing the formation of Chautauqua County required the appointment of a committee to locate the county seat. Gov. Daniel D. Tompkins selected Jonas Williams (Batavia), Isaac Sutherland (Batavia) and Asa Ransom (Clarence) based on the recommendations of Joseph Ellicott, Resident Land Agent for the Holland Land Company in Batavia. The committee designated Mayville as the county seat, rubberstamping the Holland Land Company plan.

In 1804, Alexander McIntyre of Meadville, Pennsylvania became the first land owner in the future village. The Holland Land Company established a sales office in Mayville in 1810 with William Peacock as sub-agent.

The village of Mayville was incorporated in 1830. In 1836, local residents rioted against the Holland Land Company and broke into its office, destroying furniture and papers.

The Pennsylvania Railroad built a train station and pier on the shores of Chautauqua Lake at Mayville. This station was on a PRR route from Pittsburgh to Dunkirk to Buffalo route. The Mayville station, along with the Jamestown boat landing at the south end of the lake, was the main mode of transportation to the rest of the communities around Chautauqua Lake via the large fleet of steamboats operating before the interurban lines were constructed. The Chautauqua Traction Company served the communities on the western side of the lake; and the Jamestown, Westfield and Northwestern Railroad was the interurban serving the east side of the lake. In modern times the steamboat Chautauqua Belle still operates out of Mayville, running between Point Chautauqua, Chautauqua Institution, and the vessel's home port in Mayville.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. The Point Chautauqua Historic District was listed in 1996.

Geography
Mayville is located near the geographic center of the town of Chautauqua at 42.25139°N, -79.5°W (42.251402, -79.500015). It is situated at the northwest end of Chautauqua Lake.

Mayville is at the junction of New York State Routes 394 and 430, 7 mi south of the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) at Westfield.

Mayville is the nearest village to the Chautauqua Institution, which draws thousands of visitors during the summer months. Businesses in the village do a brisk tourist business both with Chautauquans and with visitors to cottages and resorts on the east and west sides of the lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.16 km2, all land.

Climate
Mayville has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), typical of southwestern New York state. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,756 people, 686 households, and 399 families residing in the village. The population density was 875.0 PD/sqmi. There were 860 housing units at an average density of 428.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.85% White, 3.64% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 686 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,250, and the median income for a family was $45,595. Males had a median income of $30,574 versus $24,028 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,561. About 5.5% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Leslie Carter, singer
 * Henry Cousins, Wisconsin state assemblyman
 * Carlton Brandaga Curtis, former US congressman from Pennsylvania
 * Michael H. Hall, Wisconsin state assemblyman
 * Donald Mackenzie, explorer, fur trader and former governor of the Red River Colony
 * Thomas Rodman Merritt, Upper Canada political figure
 * Vin Moore, film director
 * Lorenzo Morris, former New York state senator
 * Victor M. Rice, former New York State Superintendent of Public Instruction and New York state assemblyman
 * Albion W. Tourgée, lawyer, author, and editor; represented Homer Plessy in the infamous Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) case
 * Samuel S. Whallon, former New York state assemblyman, Canal Commissioner

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Mina, New York

Mina is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,004 at the 2020 census. It is at the western county border and state line. The town is best known as a summer resort area, centered on the hamlet of Findley Lake.

History
The area was first settled around 1815 by Alexander Findley, who built the first mills. The town of Mina was formed in 1824 from a partition of the town of Clymer. In 1832, part of the town was used to form the town of Sherman.

In 1915, the population of Mina was 1,021.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.1 km2, of which 92.8 km2 is land and 1.3 km2, or 1.41%, is water.

Interstate 86 passes through the north part of the town, with access from exit 4. New York State Route 426 and New York State Route 430 intersect at Findley Lake.

Adjacent towns and areas
Mina is bordered by the townships of North East and Greenfield in Erie County, Pennsylvania, at its western town line. The town of Ripley is to the north, and the town of French Creek is to the south. The town of Sherman is to the east.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,176 people, 456 households, and 336 families residing in the town. The population density was 32.8 PD/sqmi. There were 750 housing units at an average density of 20.9 per square mile (8.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 456 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% 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 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,139, and the median income for a family was $45,074. Males had a median income of $32,391 versus $22,404 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,240. About 6.8% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Julian Buesink, car owner and crew chief of Bill Rexford's 1950 NASCAR Grand National Series championship run; lived in Findley Lake
 * Alva J. Brasted, 4th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army, born in Findley Lake
 * Jehuu Caulcrick, NFL fullback, grew up Findley Lake
 * Lloyd Moore, NASCAR Grand National Series driver
 * Ebenezer Skellie, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Amos Madden Thayer, federal judge

Communities and locations in Mina

 * Findley Lake – A lake in the southwest part of the town. Water from the lake drains to the north into the West Branch of French Creek, part of the Allegheny River watershed.
 * Findley Lake – A hamlet named after the lake and the location of many summer homes. The village is at the north end of the lake by the junction of NY-426 and NY-430.
 * Marks Corners – A location in the southeast corner of the town.
 * Mina – The hamlet of Mina, located on NY Route 430 in the eastern part of the town.

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North Harmony, New York

North Harmony is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 2,182 at the 2020 census. The town is on the west side of Chautauqua Lake. The shore of the lake is the location of many summer resort communities.

History
The town of North Harmony was established on December 19, 1918, from part of the town of Harmony.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, North Harmony has a total area of 109.2 km2, of which 0.06 sqkm, or 0.05%, is water.

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17) passes through the town. New York State Route 394 follows the west shore of Chautauqua Lake, and New York State Route 474 crosses the southeast part of the town.

Adjacent towns and areas
The eastern border of North Harmony is Lake Chautauqua. On the northern border is the town of Chautauqua. The western border is the town of Sherman. To the south are the towns of Clymer and Harmony. North Harmony shares a short border on its southeast corner with the towns of Busti.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,521 people, 927 households, and 724 families residing in the town. The population density was 59.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,412 housing units at an average density of 33.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.85% White, 0.12% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 927 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,181, and the median income for a family was $47,614. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $22,554 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,795. About 7.2% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in North Harmony

 * Ashville – A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town on NY Route 474.
 * Bly Bay – A bay on the west side of Chautauqua Lake, south of Cheney's Point.
 * Cheney's Point – A lake shore hamlet south of Hadley Bay on a headland called Cheney's Point.
 * Connelly Park – A lake shore hamlet south of Hadley Bay.
 * Elm Tree – A hamlet at the junction of the Southern Tier Expressway and County Road 33.
 * Hadley Bay – A lake shore hamlet south of the Southern Tier Expressway.
 * Long View – A lake shore hamlet south of Cheney's Point.
 * Niets Crest – A hamlet south of Longview.
 * Quigley Park – A hamlet near Cheney's Point.
 * Stebbins Corners – A hamlet on the town line in the northwest corner of the town at the junction of County Roads 18 and 25.
 * Stedman – A hamlet near the north town line at the junction of County Roads 18 and 33
 * Stow – A lakeshore hamlet and resort village north of the Southern Tier Expressway
 * Toms Point – A headland on Lake Chautauqua near Stow
 * Victoria – A hamlet north of Stow
 * Vukote – A hamlet where NY route 474 has its east end at NY route 394
 * Warner Bay – A bay on the west side of Chautauqua Lake, south of Long View
 * Woodlawn – A hamlet north of Stow

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Panama, New York

Panama is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 465 at the 2020 census. Panama is in the northwest part of the town of Harmony, at the junction of State Route 474 (Main Street) and County Route 33.

The village is named after Panama Rocks, a large rock formation south of the village. Paleozoic fossils are visible in the outcrops. This site has become a tourist attraction, and the owners charge admission at the gate.

History
The village of Panama was incorporated in 1861.

Among many early settlers was George Hawkins, who purchased Lot 50 in 1825. He was born in 1802 in Oneida County, New York. About 1827 he married Rhoda Powers (born 1806). Together they cleared land to make a living. George died in 1883 and Rhoda in 1900. Rhoda's father was Simeon Powers, who established a Baptist church in the area. George's parents are unknown. Both are buried in Panama Union cemetery under one headstone.

The U.S. Post Office at Panama was established in 1826. That was the first, officially recorded, use of the name "Panama". The traditional story is that Panama got its name from someone who had been across the Isthmus of Panama, and said local rock formations reminded him of Panama's rocks. It is possible that this person was Moses Cushman Marsh, who operated a trading company in Panama, and was Panama's first postmaster. He had previously had a business in Cuba, and he may have been across the Isthmus of Panama.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.7 km2, of which 0.02 km2, or 0.27%, is water.

Notable people

 * Albert G. Dow, former New York state senator
 * Abner Lewis, former US congressman
 * James H. McGraw, founder of the McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., born in Panama December 17, 1860

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 491 people, 191 households, and 135 families residing in the village. The population density was 226.4 PD/sqmi. There were 208 housing units at an average density of 95.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.74% White, 1.02% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 191 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $31,944 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,410. About 9.6% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Poland, Chautauqua County, New York

Poland is an incorporated town in Chautauqua County, New York. The population was 2,201 at the time of the 2020 census. The town is on the county's eastern border.

History
The area that would become the town was first settled in 1804. The town of Poland was formed in 1832 from part of the town of Ellicott.

The early economy was based on forestry, but after the trees were cut down, agriculture dominated.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 95.5 km2, of which 94.8 km2 is land and 0.7 km2, or 0.72%, is water.

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17) passes across the northern part of the town. U.S. Route 62 and New York State Route 394 pass through the town.

Adjacent towns and areas
(Clockwise)
 * Ellington [[Image:North.svg]]
 * Randolph [[Image:Boxed East arrow.svg]]
 * Carroll [[Image:South.svg]]
 * Ellicott [[Image:West.svg]]

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,467 people, 940 households, and 708 families residing in the town. The population density was 67.1 PD/sqmi. There were 990 housing units at an average density of 26.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.14% White, 0.69% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 940 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,195, and the median income for a family was $41,728. Males had a median income of $31,862 versus $22,036 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,115. About 6.6% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Alfred W. Benson, former U.S. senator
 * Cara Duff-MacCormick, retired Canadian actress
 * Harry Eccles, former Major League Baseball pitcher

Communities and locations in Poland

 * Clark – A hamlet on Route 62 near the center of the town.
 * Clarks Corners – A location at Route 62 and Ericsson Road, east of Clark.
 * Conewango Creek – A stream flowing through the town.
 * Hartson Swamp Wildlife Management Area – A conservation area south of Poland Center.
 * Kennedy – A hamlet and census-designated place at the western junction of Route 62 and NY Route 394 near the north town line. It is the primary settlement in the town; the town's post office (ZIP code 14747) and telephone exchange (716-267) are designated to Kennedy. This hamlet is located approximately 1 mile from I-86.
 * Poland Center – A hamlet by the junction of Route 394 and County Road 42.
 * Schermerhorn Corners – A location at the junction of Routes 62 and 394 in the northeast part of the town, just to the east of Kennedy.
 * Waterboro – A hamlet at County Road 67 and NY Route 394 in the northeast part of the town.

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Pomfret, New York

Pomfret is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 13,236 at the 2020 census. The town lies in the north-central part of the county, south of Dunkirk, and includes the village of Fredonia.

History
The area was first settled around 1806. The town of Pomfret was formed in 1808 from the town of Chautauqua, being the first partition of Chautauqua after the county was formed. Pomfret later lost substantial parts of its territory during the formation of five new towns of the county.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pomfret has a total area of 114.4 km2, of which 113.6 km2 is land and 0.9 km2, or 0.76%, is water.

The northwestern corner of the town borders Lake Erie.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) and US 20 pass through the town. NY 60 is a major north–south highway, and NY 5 runs along the shore of Lake Erie.

Adjacent towns and areas

 * Lake Erie
 * Dunkirk town;
 * Dunkirk city
 * Stockton
 * Portland

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,703 people, 5,105 households, and 2,971 families residing in the town. The population density was 334.9 PD/sqmi. There were 5,558 housing units at an average density of 126.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.28% White, 2.07% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 5,105 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 30.7% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,444, and the median income for a family was $47,252. Males had a median income of $35,669 versus $25,997 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,506. About 4.6% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

As of the Census of 2010, there were 14,965 people (an increase of 262 people or 1.78%) and 5,296 households (and increase of 191 households or 3.74%) within the town. The population density was 340.9 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was: 93.52% (13,995 people) white; 2.26% (338 people) African-American; 1.37% (205 people) Asian; 0.36% (54 people) Native American/Alaskan; 0.04% (6 people) Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; 1.08% (161 people) other; and 1.38% (206 people) two or more races. Out of the population of any race, 4.06% (607 people) were Hispanic/Latino.

The population of the town was spread out, with 14.75% (2,208 people) under the age of 18, 12.91% (1,932 people) ages 18 and 19, 21.78% (3,259 people) ages 20–24, 7.54% (1,128 people) ages 25–34, 13.75% (2,057 people) ages 35–49, 16.53% (2,473 people) ages 50–64, and 12.75% (1,908 people) over the age of 65. Males made up 47.50% (7,108 people) of the total population, and females made up 52.50% (7,857 people) of the total population.

Communities and locations in the Town of Pomfret

 * Bear Lake – A small lake west of Lily Dale, partly in the town.
 * Canadaway Creek – A stream flowing northward through the town toward Lake Erie.
 * Cassadaga Lake (or Cassadaga Lakes) – A lake composed of two large sections joined by a narrow channel. The northern large section is in Pomfret, and the southern is in the town of Stockton.
 * Cordova – A hamlet west of Fredonia on County Road 78.
 * Fredonia – The village of Fredonia is on the northern town border and has a population of 11,230, or 75% of the town population.
 * Fredonia Reservoir – A lake intersected by Canadaway Creek.
 * Greencrest – A lakeside hamlet on the shore of Lake Erie, partly in Pomfret.
 * Lamberton – A hamlet located on Route 20 in the northern part of the town.
 * Laona – A hamlet southeast of Fredonia on NY Route 60.
 * Lily Dale – Lily Dale is a center of Spiritualism and borders the village of Cassadaga and the north end of Cassadaga Lake.
 * Mud Lake – A pond east of Cassadaga Lake.
 * Nortons Switch – A location in the western part of the town.
 * Reed Corners – A hamlet east of Fredonia at the junction of US 20 and NY 60.
 * Shumla – A hamlet on County Road 72 by the eastern town line.
 * Van Buren Bay – A lakeside hamlet on the shore of Lake Erie on the shore of Van Buren Bay and on NY 5.

Notable people

 * Clarence Clough Buel, editor, author, born in Laona
 * Tommy Hartung, artist lives and works in Fredonia
 * Joel Hills Johnson (1802–1883), inventor, Mormon pioneer, published poet and gospel hymn writer, politician and judge
 * Justus Smith Stearns, businessman, Michigan Secretary of State

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Portland, New York

Portland is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 4,366 according to the 2020 census. The town is on the shore of Lake Erie southwest of Dunkirk.

History
The area was first settled in 1804. The town of Portland was founded in 1813 from the town of Chautauqua. Subsequently, the town was reduced in size to form two new towns: Ripley (1816) and Westfield (1829).

Portland is the site of an 1872 fatal train wreck.

A genealogical history of Portland was published in 1873 by Dr. H. C. Taylor, titled Historical Sketches of the Town of Portland, New York. An all names index was created for this book by Agnes Lee Mitchell in 1989 and published by the Chautauqua County Genealogical Society.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 88.53 km2, of which 88.36 km2 is land and 0.17 km2, or 0.19%, is water.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) and US 20 cross the northern part of the town. NY 5 parallels the shore of Lake Erie.

Communities and locations in Portland

 * Brocton – The village of Brocton is located in the eastern part of the town. Nearby is Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility.
 * Greencrest – A lakeside hamlet on the Lake Erie shore in the northeast part of the town.
 * Green Hills – A hamlet on the shore of Lake Erie.
 * Lake Erie State Park – A lakeside park in the northeast part of the town.
 * Portland – The town government is located in this hamlet, located on Route 20 west of Brocton.
 * Skinner Switch – A location west of Portland.
 * Van Buren Point – A hamlet on the Lake Erie shore in the northeast part of the town, east of Greencrest.
 * Vineyard – A hamlet northwest of Brocton.
 * West Portland – A hamlet on Route 20 near the west town line.

Demographics
The Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility is within Portland, and their residents are therefore counted in the following demographics.

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,502 people, 1,655 households, and 1,161 families residing in the town. The population density was 160.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,096 housing units at an average density of 61.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 82.93% White, 12.05% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.02% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.51% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.62% of the population.

There were 1,655 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 16.2% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 148.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,909, and the median income for a family was $37,006. Males had a median income of $27,464 versus $21,636 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,881. About 8.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * David B. Hulburt, Wisconsin state legislator, surveyor, and farmer, was born in Portland.
 * Darren Manzella, United States Army sergeant, Army medic, and gay activist, lived in Portland.

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Sheridan, New York

Sheridan is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 2,563 at the 2020 census. The town is on the county's northern border, east of Dunkirk.

History
The area was first settled c. 1804 and town of Sheridan was founded in 1827 from parts of the towns of Hanover and Pomfret.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Sheridan has a total area of 96.6 km2, of which 96.5 km2 is land and 0.1 sqkm, or 0.14%, is water.

The town is on the south shore of Lake Erie.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) and US 20 pass across the town.

Adjacent towns and areas
(Clockwise)
 * Lake Erie [[Image:North.svg]]
 * Hanover [[Image:Boxed East arrow.svg]]
 * Arkwright [[Image:South.svg]]
 * Pomfret; Dunkirk [[Image:West.svg]]

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,838 people, 994 households, and 737 families residing in the town. The population density was 76.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,079 housing units at an average density of 28.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.34% White, 0.63% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43% of the population.

There were 994 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% 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 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,347, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $34,052 versus $26,146 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,081. About 5.0% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Sheridan is split among the following school districts: Silver Creek, Forestville, Dunkirk City Schools, and Fredonia.

Communities and locations in Sheridan

 * Center Corners – A hamlet on the lake shore, located on Route 5.
 * Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport (DKK) – A general aviation airport in the western part of town.
 * Cook Corners – A hamlet southwest of Sheridan village on Route 20.
 * Hawkins Corner – A location east of Sheridan village on Route 84.
 * Sheridan – The hamlet of Sheridan, located on Route 20 south of the New York State Thruway.

Law enforcement, fire, and EMS
Sheridan is served by an independent volunteer fire department run by a board of fire commissioners. Although Sheridan Fire does not have its own transport ambulance, it contracts with Alstar Ambulance for EMS transport. When Alstar is not available, mutual aid is requested from Fredonia, Silver Creek, or Forestville. Law enforcement is provided by the New York State Police and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office.

Notable people

 * John Cranston, All-American college football player
 * Daniel A. Reed, former US congressman and football player
 * Cyrus Remington, Wisconsin State Assemblyman and jurist

title: Sheridan, New York


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Silver Creek, New York

Silver Creek is a village in the town of Hanover in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 2,637. Silver Creek is named after a small creek which runs through the village. It is on the shore of Lake Erie.

History
The community was first settled circa 1803, and the first school house was erected in approximately 1823. In 1822 a well-known black walnut tree, measuring about 10 ft in diameter, was blown over in a storm. The village of Silver Creek was incorporated in 1848, and was an important port on Lake Erie until railroads reduced shipping. The village is home to a skew arch railroad bridge, one of the few bridges in the country built on an angle. In September 1886, two trains collided near this location, killing approximately 15 and injuring roughly the same number.

Geography
Silver Creek is located at 42°32'39" North, 79°10'2" West (42.544083, -79.167088). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.0 km2); all land. Silver Creek is part of the Lake Erie Basin. The two creeks in the village, Silver Creek and Walnut Creek, drain into the lake. Silver Creek is at the junction of New York State Route 5 (Central Avenue) and US Route 20 (Main Street), north of New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) Exit 58.

Silver Creek is on the New York-to-Chicago main line of CSX Transportation and the New York-Buffalo-Chicago main line of the Norfolk Southern Railway. The CSXT line through Silver Creek was formerly operated by the Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail), which succeeded the Penn Central (which succeeded the New York Central Railroad, which succeeded the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, which succeeded the Lake Shore Railroad, which succeeded the Buffalo & Erie Railway, the original line). The Norfolk Southern line through Silver Creek was formerly operated by the Norfolk and Western Railway, successor to the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad (Nickel Plate Road [NKP]), the original line.

The Penn Central's (formerly the Pennsylvania Railroad, or PRR) Buffalo-Corry (PA)-Pittsburgh line formerly operated through Silver Creek. The single-track lines of the NKP and PRR were jointly operated to form a double-track line which was used by the trains of both railroads. The former PRR line was abandoned around 1976 by order of the Interstate Commerce Commission in favor of highway transportation. From approximately 1907 to 1933 Silver Creek was on the Buffalo-to-Erie main line of the Buffalo & Erie Railway (successor to the Buffalo & Lake Erie Traction Company), a high-speed electric interurban railway. It was abandoned by order of the New York Public Service Commission to promote highway transportation.

Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,656 people, 1,048 households and 718 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,213.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,174 housing units, with an average density of 978.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.2 percent White, 0.9 percent African American, 1.8 percent Native American, 0.5 percent Asian, 0.7 percent from other races, and 1.8 percent from two or more races. 2.8 percent of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

31.8 percent of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8 percent were married couples living together, 15 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5 percent were non-families. 26.4 percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 11 percent 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 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28 percent under the age of 20, 7 percent from 20 to 24, 25.5 percent from 25 to 44, 26.7 percent from 45 to 64, and 12.9 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median 2000 income for a household in the village was $32,446, and the median income for a family was $38,617. Males had a median income of $33,889 versus $19,464 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,904. 12.9% of the population and 9.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.8% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Health care and law enforcement
Silver Creek is served by Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, NY.

Trauma cases are treated at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo and UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania. In August 2009 a flash flood affected Silver Creek, Sunset Bay and Gowanda. As a result of the flood, the New York State Department of Health closed Tri-County Memorial Hospital. The Village of Silver Creek dissolved the Police Department and contracted with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office for patrols along with assistance from the New York State Police when needed.

The village has a volunteer fire department with 50–60 active volunteers and junior firefighters, operating in tandem with the Silver Creek Emergency Squad. They are trained by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. On August 9, 2009, the emergency-squad building, the village fire hall and its vehicles sustained extensive damage in a flash flood; the public works department on North Main Street was destroyed (it has since moved to a new building in the former Bentges distributing plant on Routes 5 and 20 in the Town of Hanover. Several homes along Walnut Creek were badly damaged or destroyed, and the Silver Village Trailer Park was leveled by flooding from Silver Creek. Some village streets were badly damaged or washed away by the flood waters. A funeral home, church and school were also badly damaged.

Both Mercy Flight, a nonprofit medivac service based in Buffalo and LifeStar, a medivac service affiliated with UPMC Hamot in Erie, serve the Silver Creek area.

Grape Festival
Every third weekend in September Silver Creek hosts a Festival of Grapes to honor Concord grapes, an important agricultural product. The festival began in 1968 and features a parade, live music, a midway, a wine tent, children's and adults' activities and a grape stomping.

In 2008, the Silver Creek Grape Festival was featured on the nationally televised Good Morning America. Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Sam Champion and Chris Cuomo visited a farm to stomp grapes on their trip across America; taken during the 2008 election, they visited 50 states in 50 days learning about the country. Diane Sawyer called it "the first and maybe last annual GMA grape stomping contest in honor of Lucille Ball, who was born 30 minutes from Silver Creek". The four participated in a grape-stomping competition.

The festival concludes every year with the grand parade which features the festival of grapes royalty, local and sometimes county or state political figures, high school marching bands from regional high schools, fire apparatus from Silver Creek, Sunset Bay, Forestville, Hanover Center, Irving, Sheridan, Lake Erie Beach, Angola, and Fredonia. Some years we are lucky to feature local shriners club from Gowanda. Also the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office mounted unit participates. Also several different youth organizations march in the parade as well as several local fire departments and local veterans.

School
In Silver Creek all three schools (elementary, middle and high school) are physically interconnected, to facilitate the transition to the next stage of learning. The elementary school is attached to the middle school which in turn is attached to the high school. Silver Creek maintains its own transportation department, rather than contracting for school-bus service. Its bus drivers have come from all walks of life; many are retirees. The transportation director is responsible for the district's 30 buses.

There are separate runs for pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade, and sixth- to twelfth-grade students. Four buses are used on a later run for vocational students returning from the LoGuidice Educational Center in Fredonia and students staying late for any reason. The buses are used for school-sponsored sporting events held at other schools, school-sponsored field trips and the annual Class Night party for the graduating class. In the event of a snow day or an unanticipated need for early dismissal, all local television and radio stations are contacted. If the fire-alarm system is activated apart from state-required fire drills Silver Creek Fire and EMS, Sunset Bay Fire, Battalion 1(County Fire Coordinator), County Fire 1(Director of County Emergency Services) are dispatched as 1st Alarm. Fire Chief or Asst. Fire Chief who takes role as Incident Commander at the school determines if 2nd alarm is needed from Fredonia or Dunkirk for their Tower or Ladder truck, County Rescue 71(Fredonia), Hanover Center, Forestville, Irving, and Sheridan.

There is a SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) chapter at the high school, counseling students against destructive decisions. It has sponsored movie nights for elementary-school students with movies, food and activities. Once every few years Forestville and/or Silver Creek try to hold a mock DWI Drill just before prom weekend in the spring.

Athletics
The school colors are black and old gold, and its mascot is a black knight. Sports offered are cross-country for boys and girls, football and soccer for boys and soccer, swimming and volleyball for girls. The 2008–2009 boys' varsity football team played at New Era Field in Orchard Park, home of the Buffalo Bills.

Notable people

 * Doc Alexander, NFL football player and coach
 * James V. Bennett, former director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons
 * Samuel S. Brannan, Wisconsin politician
 * George Carter; Carter played for St. Bonaventure University and later in the 1971 ABA All-Star Game. Went to become an NBA forward
 * Ezra Convis, politician
 * Albert G. Dow, former New York State Senator
 * Howard Ehmke, former MLB pitcher
 * Clinton T. Horton, former New York State Senator
 * Alice Lee Jemison, journalist and political activist
 * Cindy Miller, golfer
 * George Mohart, baseball player
 * Robert F. Young, science-fiction writer
 * Elisha Ward, lawyer and politician

title: Silver Creek, New York


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Sinclairville, New York

Sinclairville is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 578 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Major Samuel Sinclear, its founder. Sinclairville is north of Jamestown and is on the border of the towns of Charlotte and Gerry.

History
The village was founded in 1809 after the American Revolutionary War by Major Samuel Sinclear as "Sinclearville". The area was previously inhabited for hundreds of years by the Seneca people of the Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee) who, as allies of the British during the war, were forced to cede most of their lands to the United States and New York state. Most of the Iroquois migrated to Upper Canada, where they were given lands by the Crown.

The village of Sinclairville was incorporated in 1887. Sinclairville calls itself "The Heart of Chautauqua County".

Notable people

 * Martha Angle Dorsett (1851–1918), first woman attorney in Minnesota, wife of Charles Dorsett
 * George Burritt Sennett (1840–1900), ichthyologist and ornithologist
 * Rexford Tugwell (1891–1979), economist and New Deal theoretician, Governor of Puerto Rico (1941–1946).

Geography
Sinclairville is located in east-central Chautauqua County at 42.26222°N, -79.26194°W (42.262227, -79.261975). The center of the village, along with approximately two-thirds of its area, are in the town of Charlotte, while the southern third is in the town of Gerry.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.2 sqkm, all land.

Mill Creek, a tributary of Cassadaga Creek, runs through the town. Via Cassadaga Creek and then Conewango Creek, the village is part of the Allegheny River watershed.

The village is at the intersection of County Roads 64, 66 and 77. Jamestown on Chautauqua Lake is 12 mi to the south, and Dunkirk on Lake Erie is 18 mi to the north.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 665 people, 268 households, and 173 families in the village. The population density was 412.1 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 180.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.74% White, 0.15% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90%.

Of the 268 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.5% of households were one person and 18.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median household income was $26,625 and the median family income was $32,955. Males had a median income of $34,167 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,415. About 21.2% of families and 22.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.7% of those under age 18 and 21.5% of those age 65 or over.

At the 2010 census, there were 588 people (a decrease of 77 people or 11.58%) and 255 households (a decrease of 13 households or 4.85%). The age distribution was 22.62% of the population under the age of 18, 3.23% of the population ages 18 and 19, 6.80% ages 20–24, 10.03% ages 25–34, 21.77% ages 35–49, 20.41% ages 50–64, and 15.14% of the population over the age of 65. Out of the population, 50.51% (297 people) were male and 49.49% (291 people) were female.

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Stockton, New York

Stockton is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 2,036 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Richard Stockton, who signed the Declaration of Independence.

History
The area was first settled circa 1810. The town of Stockton was formed in 1821 from territory taken from the town of Chautauqua. Predation by wolves was a more severe problem in this town than neighboring communities. In 1850, the town was increased in size by adding territory from the town of Ellery.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Stockton has a total area of 123.4 km2, of which 122.1 km2 is land and 1.3 km2, or 1.03%, is water. New York State Route 60 is a major north–south highway in the eastern part of the town.

Notable people

 * Forrest Crissey, writer
 * Ralph "Bucky" Phillips, notable ex-fugitive

Adjacent towns and areas

 * Portland; Pomfret
 * Charlotte; Gerry
 * Ellery'
 * Chautauqua

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 2,331 people, 859 households, and 649 families in the town. The population density was 49.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,054 housing units at an average density of 22.3 per square mile (8.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.60% White, 0.09% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54%.

Of the 859 households 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.7% of households were one person and 10.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.14.

The age distribution was 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median household income was $39,423 and the median family income was $44,146. Males had a median income of $32,880 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,717. About 7.7% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

At the 2010 census, there were 2,248 people (decrease of 83 people, or 3.56%), and 897 households (increase of 38, or 4.42%). The population density of the town was 47.5 people per square mile (18.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was: 97.46% white (2191 people), 0.45% African American (10 people), 0.27% Asian (6 people), 0.13% Native American or Alaskan (3 people), 0.49% other (11 people), and 1.20% from two or more races (27 people). Also, 1.42% of people (32 people) stated they were Hispanic/Latino.

Of the 897 households 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them.

The age distribution was 23.3% (524 people) of the population under the age of 18, 3.1% (69 people) ages 18 and 19, 4.63% (104 people) ages 20–24, 9.88% (222 people) ages 25–34, 21.44% (482 people) ages 35–49, 22.69% (510 people) ages 50–64, and 14.99% (337 people) over the age of 65. 49.6% of the population was male (1,115 people) while 50.4% of the population was female (1,133 people).

Communities and locations in Stockton

 * Bear Lake Outlet – A stream that flows south through the town past Kelly Corners and Stockton and enters Cassadaga Creek near Kabob.
 * Burnhams – A hamlet west of Cassadaga village on County Road 58 and at the south end of Cassadaga Lake that was annexed by the village of Cassadaga in the early 1920s.
 * Cassadaga – The village of Cassadaga is in the northeast part of the town on NY Route 60, at the southern end and outlet of Cassadaga Lake. Cassadaga village is adjacent to the community of Lily Dale to the north in the town of Pomfret.
 * Cassadaga Creek – A stream that flows from Cassadaga Lake and out of the southeast corner of the town past the community of South Stockton. It is a tributary of Conewango Creek, which flows south to the Allegheny River and subsequently the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
 * Cassadaga Lakes – A lake partly in the northeast part of the town.
 * Centralia – A hamlet on County Road 380 near the south town line.
 * Coes Corners – A location on County Road 58 in the western part of the town
 * Dentons Corners – A location on County Road 54 in the southwest part of the town.
 * Kabob – A hamlet on County Road 71 near the eastern town line.
 * Kelly Corners – A hamlet on County Road 380 in the western part of the town.
 * Moons or  Moons Station – A hamlet on the eastern town border, east of Kabob and south of Cassadaga village on Route 60, named for DC Moon, a primary supporter of and contributor of land in the area for the Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad.
 * Pleasantville – A hamlet on County Road 54 in the southwest corner of the town.
 * South Stockton – A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town on County Road 380.
 * Stockton - The hamlet of Stockton on County Road 380 west of Cassadaga; formerly known as Delanti.
 * Stockton State Forest – A New York State Forest located in the town.

Fire service
The Stockton Volunteer Fire Company and Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department provide emergency services within the township. The Cassadaga VFD covers emergency calls within the village of Cassadaga and most of the town of Arkwright to the northeast. The Stockton Volunteer Fire Company covers the rest of the township. Before the Stockton Volunteer Fire Company obtained an ambulance in the early 1990s, Cassadaga would cover all EMS calls.

List of Stockton Volunteer Fire Company equipment: List of Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department
 * A-181, Ambulance (BLS)
 * R-181, Heavy Rescue
 * E-181, Pumper-Tanker (1800 Gallons)
 * E-182, Pumper-Rescue (1500 Gallons and holds the jaws of life)
 * T-181, Tanker/Tender (2650 Gallons)
 * ATV-181, Off-Road rescue vehicle with rescue sled/trailer. During the Summer, it holds water tanks for wild fires.
 * A-101, Ambulance
 * M-101, Miscellaneous Vehicle
 * E-101
 * E-102
 * T-101, Tanker/Tender
 * Gator-101, Off-Road Rescue Vehicle

Fundraisers held by the Stockton Volunteer Fire Company include a Gun Raffle, Turkey Parties, Pig Roast, Boot Drive, Fund Drive, Snowmobile Luncheons, Chicken BBQ's, and the 110 Club. A long-term fundraiser since the mid-1990s is the local post office. SVFC rents the building to USPS. Fundraisers held by the Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department include Turkey Parties, Fund Drive, Chicken BBQ's and a huge Gun Raffle where 50 guns are raffled off easily.

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Villenova, New York

Villenova is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,053 at the 2020 census. The town is on the eastern border of the county and is southeast of Dunkirk.

History
The area that would become Villenova was first settled circa 1809. The town of Villenova was formed from part of the town of Hanover in 1823.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Villenova has a total area of 93.8 km2, of which 93.5 km2 is land and 0.3 km2, or 0.31%, is water.

New York State Route 83 intersects New York State Route 322 by Balcom Corners.

Adjacent towns and areas
The east town line is shared with the town of Dayton in Cattaraugus County, and the town of Arkwright is on the west. To the north is the town of Hanover, and the town of Cherry Creek is to the south.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,121 people, 415 households, and 319 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.0 PD/sqmi. There were 489 housing units at an average density of 13.5 per square mile (5.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.86% White, 0.18% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 415 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,208, and the median income for a family was $39,125. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,240. About 10.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Villenova

 * Balcom – A hamlet on State Route 83.
 * Balcom Corners – A hamlet east of Balcom at the junction of Routes 83 and 322.
 * East Mud Lake – A small lake north of Wango.
 * Hamlet – A hamlet on Route 83 in the southwest part of the town and west of Balcom hamlet.
 * Skunks Corners – A hamlet at the east town line, east of Balcom hamlet.
 * Town Corners – A location in the southwest corner of the town.
 * Wango – A hamlet in the northern part of the town.
 * West Branch Conewango Creek – A small stream in the eastern part of the town. Conewango Creek is a tributary of the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania.
 * West Mud Lake – A small lake on the western town line near Route 83.
 * Wrights Corners – A location north of Balcom hamlet.

Notable people

 * Albert Cole Hopkins, U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania, born in Villenova.
 * Jarvis T. Wright (1830-1886), Wisconsin businessman and state legislator, was born in Villenova.
 * Current New York State Republican Committee chairman Nick Langworthy lived in or near Villenova during high school.

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Ashland, Chemung County, New York

Ashland is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 1,515 at the 2020 census. The town is named after the home of Henry Clay.

Ashland is on the southern border of the county, south of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In 1779, the Battle of Newtown, a consequence of the Sullivan Expedition, was fought in the north part of the town.

The first settlers arrived circa 1788. The town of Ashland was formed in 1867 from parts of the towns of Chemung, Elmira and Southport. The founders of the town wanted to name it after a prominent citizen, R.C. Lockwood, but he suggested the name "Ashland". Ashland was the last town created in Chemung County.

Growing and shipping tobacco was a popular endeavor after 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.7 km2, of which 36.7 km2 is land and 0.9 km2, or 2.44%, is water.

The Chemung River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, flows through the town. The southern town line of Ashland is the border of Pennsylvania.

Interstate 86/New York State Route 17, New York State Route 14, and New York State Route 427 are highways in the town. New York State Route 367 is a short state highway near Wellsburg.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,951 people, 785 households, and 518 families residing in the town. The population density was 138.0 PD/sqmi. There were 839 housing units at an average density of 59.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.51% White, 0.36% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 785 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,629, and the median income for a family was $40,882. Males had a median income of $32,012 versus $21,553 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,749. About 8.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Ashland

 * Baldwin Island – An island in the Chemung River north of Wellsburg.
 * Big Island – An island in the Chemung River northwest of Baldwin Island.
 * Comfort Hill – A prominent hill on the western side of the town.
 * Lowman – A hamlet, partly in the town, north of the Chemung River on NY-17 at the intersection of County Road 8.
 * Newtown Battlefield Reservation – The site of the Battle of Newtown is in the northern part of the town by the Chemung River.
 * Wellsburg – The village of Wellsburg is near the Pennsylvania border. It is named after early settler, Abner Wells.

title: Ashland, Chemung County, New York


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Baldwin, New York

Baldwin is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 818 at the 2020 census. The town name is derived from Thomas and Waterman Baldwin, two of the earliest settlers of the area. The town is east of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Early settlement
While it is most likely that hunters and trappers passed through the area in earlier years, Baldwin was first settled around 1813, credit given to Charles and Warren Granger as being the first white settlers to the area. The brothers put down roots on what was first called "Hammond Corners" and would later become North Chemung. The trek to their new home would have been difficult, due in part to thick virgin forest and ravines as well as swampland thick with underbrush.

Soon after the Granger brothers, Henry Tice came to Hammond Corners with his family from Ulster County in downstate New York in 1815. Also in 1815 came Jason Hammond with his five sons, Elisha, James, Robert, David and Cornelius. In the years that followed many more families came from New England, including Peter McCumber for whom the area known as "McCumber Corners" is named. Other families were the Whitakers, Collisions, Browns, Elstons, Drakes and many more. Many of these families still reside in the township or have close ties.

The first church society was organized in 1818 with worship services being held in various citizens' homes. It wasn't until 1852 that a church was built to serve all different faiths of the community. This church is the one that is still in use in North Chemung known as the United Methodist Church. In 1910 a church was built in Hicks and it too continues to be used.

The first school in Baldwin was started in 1819 with the children taught by John Tuthill Jr in a cabin owned by John Brooks. The first schoolhouse was built in 1821 at the corner of the North Chemung Cemetery. In 1869 a new schoolhouse was built across the road and is still standing. It has been a store, a private home and now belongs to the United Methodist Church primarily used to house the local food pantry.

Early firsts

 * First child born - Simeon Hammond in 1815
 * First death - Thomas Weaver (killed by a falling log) in 1820
 * First wedding - Nicholas Patterson to Anna Tice in 1818
 * First local physician - Doctor J.W. Moore in 1836
 * First mail service - In 1843, Anthony Collision, Postmaster

History as a town
The town of Baldwin was founded by an act of the state legislature on April 7, 1856, from part of the town of Chemung. The first town meeting was held May 6, 1856, at the house of Daniel R. Harris, innkeeper. William H. Little was elected Town Supervisor, Johnson Little as Town Clerk, Daniel R. Harris as Commissioner of the Highways, and William R. Drake, William and Jeremiah McCumber as Justices of the Peace.

In 1856 Baldwin was a small village; the 1860 census shows a population of 274. There were several shops and businesses that were closely linked to the agricultural makeup of the town. There were also sawmills and lumber not used locally was floated down Baldwin Creek, which runs through the town, and on to Elmira to be sold.

Social life was very localized, but for holidays and special occasions there would have been community-wide square dances filled with fun and music. In the early years of the town medicine shows and peddlers' arrivals would have been other exciting events for the people living there.

In 1875 there were 1,006 people living in Baldwin. However, with the rise of the Industrial Age there was less demand for handcrafted goods produced locally. With the completion of several railroad lines in Elmira more people began leaving Baldwin to make a living working in the factories in Elmira and beyond. By 1911 the town's population was down to 476.

On May 22, 1923, one hundred citizens of the town petitioned the supervisors of the county to have the town of Baldwin dissolved. The reason they gave was that the tax rates were excessive for citizens because of the lack of businesses in the township. It was proposed that the town be parcelled off and incorporated into the neighboring towns of Erin and Chemung. However, the petition was denied by the county, as once a boundary is laid down on the official maps it would take too much legal formality to change, and a unanimous demand would be required to do so.

In 1956 the town celebrated its 100th anniversary with a parade, dance and other fun. The town celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2006 much in the same fashion, with many local and state dignitaries in attendance.

The census in 2010 listed the total population of Baldwin at 832. Farming continues to be a way of life for some in the town to this day, but to a much lesser extent. The past 20 years have seen many family farms, specifically dairies, close down operations as the cost of farming outweighs the income. Until recently there was an increased interest in natural gas drilling within the town and region until a state moratorium was made permanent by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Short of a few small home-based businesses, the majority of Baldwin's residents are employed in Elmira and the surrounding communities.

Life in the 21st century places demands on the citizens that take them outside the town's borders for both work and play. Still there is much history in this sleepy community, and the traces of yesterday are still to be found. In fact many of the older roads used in days gone by are now little more than cleared paths through the woods between existing roads for hikers to roam. There is evidence along the banks of Baldwin Creek remaining from the days of lumber mills that once occupied its shores, and many of the home buildings still stand, some still occupied by the descendants of those who built them.

Geography
The town of Baldwin lies in the southeastern section of Chemung County. It is the second to smallest town in the county and is bounded on the north by the towns of Erin and Van Etten, to the east by Barton in Tioga County, to the south and east by Chemung, and to the west by Elmira. The main areas of population are the hamlets of North Chemung and Hicks. Hicks is located in the extreme northeastern area of the town, and North Chemung is more to the center. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 66.7 km2, of which 0.05 km2, or 0.08%, is water. Most of the town's land drains to the Chemung River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River. Baldwin Creek drains the center and northwestern parts of the town, Wynkoop Creek drains the northeastern part around Hicks, and smaller creeks drain the southern part of the town to the Chemung River. The far eastern end of the town drains to Cayuta Creek, a direct tributary of the Susquehanna.

Laying on flat land between high hills, North Chemung is exceedingly sensitive to climatic changes and at one time was known as "The Icebox of Chemung County" for its winter temperatures being much colder than elsewhere in Chemung County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 853 people, 334 households, and 254 families residing in the town. The population density was 33.1 PD/sqmi. There were 362 housing units at an average density of 14.1 per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.30% White, 0.82% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.23% Asian, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 334 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 20.7% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,219, and the median income for a family was $42,250. Males had a median income of $31,424 versus $23,558 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,075. About 5.9% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Baldwin

 * Baldwin Creek – A stream flowing out of the western side of the town.
 * Hicks – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town on County Road 3.
 * Maccombers Corners – A location on County Road 22, east of N. Chemung
 * North Chemung – A hamlet at the intersection of Country Roads 1 and 41, formerly known as Hammond's Corners
 * Wynkoop Creek – A stream flowing through the east of Baldwin.
 * Cooperstown - Oak Hill Rd, off Hogback Rd.
 * Hemlock Grove - Area between North Chemung and Little Road.

title: Baldwin, New York


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Big Flats Airport, New York

Big Flats is a community (and former census-designated place, which is now part of Big Flats CDP as of the 2010 census) located in the Town of Big Flats in Chemung County, New York, United States. As of the 2018 census, the location had a total population of 7,595.

Big Flats is the location of the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM). It is part of the Elmira, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Big Flats is located at 42°9'48" North, 76°52'47" West (42.163424, -76.879714).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the location has a total area of 11.8 sqmi, of which, 11.7 sqmi of it is land and 0.04 sqmi of it is water. The total area is 0.34% water.

New York State Route 17 (Southern Tier Expressway) is an east–west highway crossing the area. Note that in 2004, NYS RT17 started the process of being updated to an Interstate highway and is nearly complete. Construction for update began December 3, 1999, now with 222.3 Miles completed. Most areas now refer to it as I-86.

New York State Route 352 passes through the community of Big Flats.

The Chemung River is south of the area.

title: Big Flats Airport, New York


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Catlin, New York

Catlin is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 2,554 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Phineas Catlin, a surveyor and public official. Catlin is in the northwestern corner of the county, northwest of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The town's land was first settled circa 1816. The town of Catlin was organized in 1823 from the town of Catharine. The town of Dix was formed from the north part of Catlin in 1835. (Both Catharine and Dix are now in Schuyler County.)

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Catlin has a total area of 98.5 km2, of which 0.07 sqkm, or 0.07%, is water.

Catlin is bounded on the north by Schuyler County and on the west by Steuben County.

New York State Route 14 passes along the east town line, and New York State Route 414 is a north–south highway in the western part of Catlin.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,649 people, 985 households, and 742 families residing in the town. The population density was 69.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,069 housing units at an average density of 28.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.26% White, 0.45% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 985 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,776, and the median income for a family was $42,308. Males had a median income of $34,833 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,869. About 4.4% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Catlin

 * Catlin Center – A former community located in the north-central part of the town.
 * Chambers – A hamlet by the junction of NY-414 and County Road 35 on the east side of Post Creek.
 * Johnson Hollow – A valley in the north part of Catlin.
 * Pine Valley – A hamlet and census-designated place at the east town line at NY-14. It extends east into the town of Veteran.
 * Post Creek – (1) A hamlet near the west town line, (2) A stream that flows along the west town line and later joins the Chemung River.
 * Smith Corners – A location east of Post Creek.
 * Tompkins Corners – A hamlet neat the south town line on County Road 11.

title: Catlin, New York


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Chemung, New York

Chemung is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 2,368 at the 2020 census. The town name is derived from the Chemung River, which means "Big Horn" in the native language.

The town is in the southeast corner of the county and is southeast of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The region was destroyed by the Sullivan Expedition on August 13, 1779, which fought at the Battle of Newtown, just west of the current town of Chemung.

The first clear record of settlement dates to about 1786.

The town of Chemung was established in 1788 as the original town in the region. Chemung lost territory when Tioga County was formed in 1791. The town of Newtown (now the town of Elmira) was taken from Chemung in 1792. Chemung was incorporated in 1788 into Montgomery County, at the time of that town's formation. (Chemung County was not created until 1836.) Subsequently, the town of Chemung lost more territory to form all or parts of Erin (1822), Baldwin (1856), and Ashland (1867).

The Chemung District School No. 10, Dr. Hovey Everett House, and Riverside Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Chemung has a total area of 129.6 km2, of which 128.2 km2 is land and 1.5 km2, or 1.12%, is water. The Chemung River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, flows through the south part of the town.

The south border of the town is Pennsylvania (Bradford County), and the east border is Tioga County.

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17) and New York State Route 427 are east-west highways in Chemung.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,665 people, 969 households, and 749 families residing in the town. The population density was 53.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,054 housing units at an average density of 21.3 per square mile (8.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.64% White, 0.53% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 969 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,167, and the median income for a family was $37,885. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $22,958 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,201. About 8.5% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Chemung

 * Beantown – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town on County Road 3.
 * Chemung – The hamlet of Chemung is located near the southern town line. The community is adjacent to the Southern Tier Expressway and the Chemung River.
 * Mallory Creek – A stream flowing past Owens Mills into Wynkoop Creek.
 * Owens Mills – A hamlet near the center of the town on County Road 23.
 * Wynkoop Creek – A stream on the western side of town flowing past Bean Town and entering the Chemung River near Chemung village.

Notable people

 * 1986 Daytona 500 champion Geoffrey Bodine, Brett Bodine, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck champion Todd Bodine, all NASCAR drivers.
 * Wells Spicer, judge who presided over preliminary hearing to see if Virgil, Wyatt, and Morgan Earp as well as Doc Holliday would stand trial for murder following the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral; also was defense attorney for John D. Lee in his trial for his involvement in the Mountain Meadows massacre.
 * Joseph C. Patituce, the managing partner of a large defense firm in Ohio, the lead defense attorney in the 100 million dollar theft involving a fake Navy Veterans Charity. Lead trial counsel in the Michael Martin murder trial. Lead trial counsel in the Trevin Biles, brother of Simone Biles, triple murder case which ended in an acquittal on ALL charges and made international news.  Defense Attorney Joseph Patituce obtains Acquittal for Tevin Biles.  Patituce's work has been followed by CNN, ESPN, FOX, People, and other major networks. All murder charges against Biles dropped NY Times- Patituce gets acquittal for Biles

title: Chemung, New York


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Elmira Heights, New York

Elmira Heights is a village in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 4,097 at the 2010 census. The village is primarily within the town of Horseheads, but part of the village is in the town of Elmira. The village is a northern suburb of the city of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The Elmira Heights Village Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Geography
Elmira Heights is located at 42.12722°N, -76.82417°W (42.127298, -76.824214).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.97 km2, all land.

Newtown Creek, a tributary of the Chemung River, flows along the east side of the village, outside the village limits.

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17) passes east of the village on the far side of the Newtown Creek valley. The closest expressway access is from Horseheads to the north or Elmira to the south. New York State Route 14 (College Avenue) and County Road 66 (Grand Central Avenue) are north-south streets through the village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,170 people, 1,874 households, and 1,053 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,664.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,010 housing units at an average density of 1,766.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.03% White, 1.03% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 1,874 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,015, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $32,135 versus $21,788 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,334. About 7.1% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Fire department history
The Elmira Heights Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1896. When it began it was composed of two companies, the Chemical and Hose Company and the Independent Hook and Ladder Company. These later combined into one department. The first fire chief was William Monroe, and the first fire bell was purchased from Grace Church in Elmira. The original fire station was across the street from its present location on the northeast corner of Scottwood and Fourteenth Street. It was merely a shed in which to store equipment. Throughout the Heights three hose carts were placed. In case of a fire, this was the procedure used: Someone ran to ring the fire bell while everyone else near the fire ran to the hose cart to fasten the hose to the nearest hydrant. When the fire bell rang, firemen from every part of the village raced to the fire station. The hook and ladder truck was hand-drawn. The hose carts and chemical engine were horse-drawn.

Anyone with a team of horses made a bee-line for the station. The first team that appeared to pull the apparatus received three dollars for his services and the second team received two dollars for the use of his team. The race to see what man would get his team to the fire station first was almost as exciting as the fire itself. At the fire, the hose was connected to the hose already connect to the hydrant and the real fire fighting began.

The fire department had its social side as well. The two companies were as separate as it was possible to be. You either belonged to one or the other, but never both. You might walk to the door of the building with your friend of the other company, but once inside the door friendship ceased until you came back out. Benefit dances, card parties, and social gatherings were held and things went fine until it was time to divide the money. This rivalry and animosity continued until one night a new fire chief, tired of the bickering, ordered the door to be opened between the parlors of the two companies.

Fire department today
Today the Elmira Heights Fire Department is located next door to the Elmira Heights Village Hall. Although the roster remains all-volunteer, the Village funds a 24/365 "Paid First Responder" program. There is a qualified duty responder within the station at all times, ready to respond to alarms. The department continues to offer Fire, Rescue and EMS services to the village of Elmira Heights and the towns of Elmira and Horseheads.

Elmira Heights Fire Company #1
The membership of the Elmira Heights Fire Department is made up of the Elmira Heights Fire Company. This is a private, not for profit social entity that supports the department from within the all-volunteer roster. They are housed within the department and operate as volunteer employees of the department during alarms. The department is responsible for day-to-day operations, apparatus maintenance, training & education, alarm response, etc. Whereas the company manages all fund raising efforts and social engagements. The Elmira Heights Fire Company solely funds the department EMS program.

Can and bottle drive
In 2011, the Elmira Heights Fire Company began a program encouraging the local public to donate their empty deposit cans and bottles. With the assistance of a local recycling company and a few dedicated members, the company has been able to collaborate with the village board to rehab their heavy rescue apparatus. They have since also donated two more apparatus to the village. One being a quick response EMS apparatus and also a wild land "brush" suppression vehicle. Due to an overwhelming response from the public, this program continues to fund EMS and other operations that may otherwise not continue without an additional tax levy on the residents.

Former fire apparatus manufacturer
Elmira Heights was once the location of the Ward LaFrance Truck Corporation's manufacturing facility.

Police services
The Elmira Heights Police Department is a small full-service agency consisting of a force of eleven men which offers 24/7 police protection to the village of Elmira Heights. The department investigates all offenses that take place within the boundaries of the village. The Police Department shares their operations facility with the Elmira Heights Fire Department.

title: Elmira Heights, New York


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Erin, New York

Erin is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 1,820 at the 2020 census. The town was named by early settlers from Ireland.

The town is east of Elmira and is along the county's northern border. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The area that would become the town was first settled before 1816. The town of Erin was formed in 1822 from the town of Chemung.

The Scotchtown Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

The Erin Volunteer Fire Department was founded on May 5, 1955. Land donated by the late Merton Schanbacker was used to build the first fire station. Later in 1998 the current fire station was built adjacent to the original fire station. The current fire department operates with roughly 25 all volunteer members and 6 well equipped apparatus which include an EMS ambulance (882), a rescue truck (881), an Engine (831), a Tanker (861), a brush truck (871) and a UTV (872).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 115.2 km2, of which 114.6 km2 is land and 0.6 km2, or 0.50%, is water. Newtown Creek, a tributary of the Chemung River, flows westward through the town.

The northern town line is the border of Schuyler County.

Park Station is a 384 acre county park on the north side of town with a 95 acre non motorized lake for fishing, swimming, non motorized boating, ice fishing, ice skating, camping, hiking, picnicking, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. The county charges entrance to the main entrance of the park by the car during summer months. There are 40 camper friendly campsites, 20 of which are private lakeside sites. MOre information can be found on the county's website Park Station Info Page

The town's government is located along New York State Route 223, which passes through Erin.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,054 people, 751 households, and 608 families residing in the town. The population density was 46.3 PD/sqmi. There were 794 housing units at an average density of 17.9 per square mile (6.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.59% White, 0.15% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.39% Asian, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 751 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% 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 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,795, and the median income for a family was $44,032. Males had a median income of $31,635 versus $21,520 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,747. About 4.6% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Erin

 * Erin – The hamlet (and census-designated place) of Erin is in the south-central part of the town, located on NY-223 and Newtown Creek and County Road 4.
 * Herringtons Corners – A former location in the southern part of the town.
 * Langdon Hill – An elevation in the southwestern corner of the town.
 * Park Station – A location near the northern town line.
 * South Erin – A hamlet in the southern part of the town.

title: Erin, New York