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Ogdensburg, New York

Ogdensburg is a city in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 10,064 at the 2020 census. In the late 18th century, European-American settlers named the community after American land owner and developer Samuel Ogden. The city is at the northern border of New York at the mouth of the Oswegatchie River on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River. The only formally designated city in the county, it is located between Massena, New York to the east and Brockville, Ontario to the west.

The port of Ogdensburg is the only U.S. port on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge, northeast of the city, links the United States and Canada, with a direct highway from Prescott to Ottawa, the capital of Canada.

History
This was ancient territory for thousands of years of indigenous peoples of varying cultures. By 1000 CE, Iroquoian-speaking people were settling along the St. Lawrence River and practicing agriculture, as well as hunting and fishing. The earliest French explorers recorded Stadacona and Hochelaga as villages of these people in the early 16th century. By the end of the century, later explorers found the villages utterly abandoned with no signs of life.

Since the 1950s, historians, linguists, and archeologists have found evidence of a distinct people, now called the St. Lawrence Iroquoians, who inhabited the areas along the St. Lawrence River from before 1300 until the late 16th century. They spoke Laurentian and were a group distinct from the later historical Five Nations of the Iroquois Haudenosaunee who emerged along the southern edge of the Great Lakes and were based in present-day New York and Pennsylvania. By the late 16th century, the St. Lawrence Iroquoians had disappeared from the St. Lawrence Valley, probably due to warfare by the Mohawk of the Haudenosaunee over the fur trade.

By the time of later French contact, for instance in the early 17th century with Samuel de Champlain, the Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee: Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, and Seneca, were allied in the Iroquois Confederacy, based in present-day New York. Onondaga settlements extended up along the south shore of Lake Ontario. Both the Huron and Mohawk used the St. Lawrence Valley for hunting grounds and as a path for war parties.

The earliest European settlement in the area was a French mission, built by Abbé Picquet in 1749 as part of the colony of New France in North America. Located near the mouth of the Fleuve Oswegache (Oswegatchie River), he named it Fort de La Présentation (Fort of the Presentation). The mission attracted Native Americans for the fur trade, many of whom settled in the village and converted to Catholicism. Mostly Onondaga, the converted Iroquois at the mission became known to the French as Oswegatchie after their transliterated name for the river.

By 1755, there were 3,000 Iroquois living at the mission settlement. By comparison, Montreal had only 4,000 residents at the time. It was bordered by a mission village, Kahnewake, located on the south side of the St. Lawrence River.

The Oswegatchie became known as one of the Seven Nations of Canada. The residents were hostile to the encroachments of British colonists on their territory. During the 1750s and the French and Indian War, warriors from this fort allied with French officers in attacking British colonists in the Champlain, Mohawk and Ohio valleys.

The city is near the site of the 1760 Battle of the Thousand Islands between British and French forces during the Seven Years' War (known in the later United States as the French and Indian War.) Both sides made use of Indian allies. After the British victory in the war, France ceded its land in Canada and east of the Mississippi to England.

The English renamed this installation as Fort Oswegatchie, after the native name for the river (and as the English transliterated the French into English phonetic spelling). As with the other mission settlements, the British did not disturb the relationship of the Oswegatchie, as they called the native people, and their Catholic priests. The British considered this community part of Lower Canada or Quebec province. The village remained under British rule until 1796 following the American Revolutionary War. With the northern border redefined by Jay's Treaty, the settlement became part of United States territory, which extended to the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in this area up to Cornwall, Ontario where the border followed the 45th parallel to the east along a latitude line.

The first settlers under an American flag arrived that year in 1796. American settlers essentially drove the Oswegatchie, former British allies, out of the area; many went to Akwesasne or other Mohawk reserves in Canada.

New American residents named the village Ogdensburgh after Samuel Ogden, an early landowner. The community developed around this early settlement, which was designated the county seat from 1802 to 1828. During the War of 1812, the city was captured by British forces to end the partial blockade on the St. Lawrence River and harassment that had been conducted from the community. In the absence of US troops, the local merchants restored an extensive trade with Canadian towns across the river.

The community was incorporated as a village in 1817. Unlike Plattsburgh, it removed the "h" in the spelling of its name. The locale was chartered as the City of Ogdensburg in 1868. It is located between Brockville, Ontario to the west and Massena, New York to the east. This post US Civil war period saw Ogdensburg as a location of Fenian activity, Thomas Miller Beach spent some time in fall of 1868 in the city in his activities with the Fenian Brotherhood.

In 1940, the town was the site of the signing of the Ogdensburg Agreement between Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King and United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This renewed the ties between the two countries after the 1939 outbreak of World War II in Europe. The celebrated German POW Franz von Werra escaped from Canada to Ogdensburg in a rowboat.

Ogdensburg hosted various minor league baseball teams between 1900 and 1951. Ogdensburg (1900–1901), the Ogdensburg Colts (1936–1939), Ottawa-Ogdensburg Senators (1940) and Ogdensburg Maples (1946–1951) played as members of the Northern New York League (1900–1901), Canadian–American League (1936–1940) and Border League (1946–1951). Ogdensburg was an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies (1940) and New York Giants (1948). Teams played at Winter Park, known today as Father Martin Park.

Climate
Ogdensburg has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb).

Historic resources
The Library Park Historic District, Judge John Fine House, Acker and Evans Law Office, New York State Armory, Ogdensburg Harbor Light, Oswegatchie Pumping Station, Ogdensburg Armory, Robert C. McEwen United States Custom House, United States Post Office, and Fort de La Présentation Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,364 people, 4,181 households, and 2,583 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,440.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,531 housing units at an average density of 894.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.05% White, 9.92% African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.81% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.22% of the population.

There were 4,181 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,954, and the median income for a family was $36,236. Males had a median income of $32,358 versus $21,485 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,650. About 14.2% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The following schools are in the city of Ogdensburg:
 * Ogdensburg Free Academy
 * John F. Kennedy Elementary
 * Grant C. Madill Elementary

Resources
Ogdensburg is home to the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, a mental health service provider offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The SLPC is part of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and serves the general public.

A private educational institution, Mater Dei College, now closed, was formerly located in Ogdensburg. After Mater Dei College closed, its campus was occupied from 2001 to 2009 by Academy at Ivy Ridge. The privately operated boarding school enrolled kids aged 11–18 with behavioral issues. The Ogdensburg Public Library provides services including, but not limited to, free internet services, (wi-fi and computers that can be borrowed), as well as seven-day DVD and Blu-ray rentals, books, audiobooks and much more. There are services provided for teens, children and adults.

The city is the site of the Frederic Remington Art Museum. The downtown museum is housed in the former family mansion of local industrialist David Parish on Washington Street. While the house was always called the Parish Mansion, Eva Remington lived there as a widow after the death of her husband Frederic Remington. He was notable for his paintings of the American West. The collection of Remington art and memorabilia is based on items from the estates of Eva Remington and her sister Emma.

The Fort La Presentation Association has been organized to reconstruct and operate the mission fort as a living history museum. They intend to use it as a basis for education and heritage tourism, as well as an appreciation for the diverse history and peoples of the area.

Ogdensburg is the site of two correctional facilities: Riverview and Ogdensburg. Run by the New York State Department of Correctional Services, the facilities provide jobs for local residents. One is located on the grounds of the former St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center. The other was built directly across New York State Route 37.

Ogdensburg has become a cross-border shopping by mail center due to Canadians ordering goods on the internet and having them delivered to package receiving companies in Ogdensburg, and then driving to Ogdensburg to bring the items into Canada themselves. The UPS Store in Ogdensburg has been providing this service to Canadians for the last decade. Often this is due to U.S. companies offering web shopping but not shipping to Canada or charging a much higher price for items (or shipping charges) being sent to Canada. Businesses also warehouse their materials in Ogdensburg for shipping to locations in the U.S. and overseas.

Transportation
Beginning in the mid-19th century, Ogdensburg expanded on its role as a port city on the St. Lawrence River, becoming an important trading city and station as railroads were developed in northern New York and southeastern Canada. The Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad (later Rutland Railroad) (1849), Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad (1853) and Portland & Ogdensburg Railway (never completed), all constructed lines through the area connecting the historic towns. In time, the RW&O was bought out by the New York Central Railroad. That passenger rail service ended in 1961.

The Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge was built in 1960, connecting Ogdensburg and Johnstown, Ontario. The roadways are NY 812 and ON 16, the latter a direct route to Ottawa, the capital of Canada. On the United States side, Ogdensburg is not connected directly to the interstate highway system. The border crossing has unused capacity on the bridge; although it has considerable truck traffic, volume is about one-tenth of that on the Thousand Islands Bridge.

Ogdensburg International Airport is located south of the city.

Events

 * The Ogdensburg Boys & Girls Club Expo is held on the 3rd weekend in March, and is one of the main fundraisers for that organization.
 * The last full week in July is the occasion of the annual Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival. Among the events of the week are the Remington Canoe Race, a local Battle of the High School Bands competition, craft shows, a classic car show, and many other events. The festival ends with a fireworks show on Friday night and a parade on Saturday morning.

Notable people

 * Rick Carlisle, NBA head coach and former professional basketball player
 * Lawrence S Churchill, colonel U. S. Army Air Corp
 * Sally James Farnham, American sculptor
 * John Fine, United States Representative
 * Charlie Gogolak, NFL placekicker, born in Hungary, younger brother of Pete Gogolak
 * Pete Gogolak, AFL and NFL placekicker, first soccer-style kicker in pro football, born in Hungary
 * Jimmy Howard, professional hockey goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings, member of the 2014 USA Olympic ice hockey team.
 * Margaret Jacobs, artist
 * Preston King, Collector of the Port of New York
 * James A. Lindsay, mathematician, author, and cultural critic
 * George R. Malby, former U.S. Congressman
 * Robert C. McEwen, United States Representative
 * John Mosher, writer and film critic
 * Audrey Munson, artist's model and film actress
 * Robert Odlum, first person to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge
 * Henry R. Paige, major general in the Marine Corps
 * Frederic Remington, 19th and 20th-century American artist
 * Brenda Romero, game designer and writer
 * Mark Valley, actor and comedian
 * Joseph Vilas, Wisconsin state senator and businessman
 * M. Emmet Walsh, actor

Radio

 * WPAC-FM PAC 98.7
 * WVLF-FM Mix 96.1
 * WRCD-FM 101.5 The Fox

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Oswegatchie, New York

Oswegatchie is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 4,397 at the 2010 census. The name reportedly means "Black Water". It is on the northern border of the county and is adjacent to the city of Ogdensburg.

History
The area was first explored by French missionaries during the 17th century. The town was founded in 1802 from the town of Lisbon upon the formation of the county. After the end of the French and Indian War, the British renamed the former French community of La Gallette as Oswegatchie, the name of the local native tribe. After the end of the American Revolution, the community became Ogdensburg, named for Samuel Ogden, who was a member of a group of land speculators and developers who purchased a large tract of land in the region. During the War of 1812 Ogdensburg and much of the town was captured by British forces. In 1817, the community of Ogdensburg set itself apart from the town by incorporating as a village, and became the City of Ogdensburg in 1868. The Town of Morristown was formed from the western part of Oswegatchie in 1821. Another part was used to make part of the Town of De Peyster in 1825.

Mater Dei College was opened in 1960 and closed in 2001.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.4 sqmi, of which, 65.8 sqmi is land and 5.5 sqmi  (7.76%) is water.

The Oswegatchie River flows through the town, defining part of the southern town line. The northwestern town line is defined by the St. Lawrence River, and is an international border with Canada.

New York State Route 812 is a north–south highway. New York State Route 37 is a highway on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River. New York State Route 68 is by the northeastern town line.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,370 people, 1,508 households, and 1,091 families residing in the town. The population density was 66.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,896 housing units at an average density of 28.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.49% White, 0.30% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.02% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 1,508 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 20.8% 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 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,700, and the median income for a family was $39,459. Males had a median income of $31,096 versus $23,365 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,236. About 8.5% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Oswegatchie

 * Black Lake – A long, narrow lake partly in the western part of the town, which defines the southern town line.
 * Eel Weir State Park – A state park southwest of Ogdensburg.
 * Galilee – A hamlet southwest of Ogdensburg on County Road 6.
 * Heuvelton – The Village of Heuvelton is in the southern part of the town by the Oswegatchie River and NY-812.
 * Ivy Ridge – A school for "troubled" teenagers located on the former campus of Mater Dei College, located near the St. Lawrence River, west of Ogdensburg.
 * Lost Village – Last known location: by Eel Weir State Park on County Road 4.
 * Northrup Corners – A location by the northern town line on NY-68 and County Road 4.
 * Ogdensburg – The City of Ogdensburg is at the northern border of the town on the St. Lawrence River.
 * Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) – An airport south of Ogdensburg.
 * Wadhams Hall – Formerly "Wadhams Hall Seminary," it is now a retreat and conference center located by the St. Lawrence River, west of Ogdensburg.

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Parishville, New York

Parishville is a town in the east-central part of St. Lawrence County, east of Potsdam, in the state of New York, United States. The population was 2,153 at the 2010 census.

History
The town was laid out in 1809 on a tract of land that David Parish had purchased from J. D. Le Ray de Chaumont in 1808. The first settlers arrived around 1810.

The town was formed in 1814 from the town of Hopkinton. The town was named for David Parish. In 1843, part of Parishville was used to form the town of Colton.

The Luke Brown House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 101.4 sqmi, of which 98.2 sqmi is land and 3.2 sqmi  (3.20%) is water.

The town is situated partly in the Adirondack Park.

The West Branch of the St. Regis River flows northward through the town. The Raquette River flows through the southern part of Parishville.

New York State Route 72 is an east–west highway in the north part of the town. New York State Route 56 cuts across the southwestern corner of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,049 people, 797 households, and 564 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.9 people per square mile (8.1/km2). There were 1,204 housing units at an average density of 12.3 per square mile (4.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.98% White, 0.05% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 797 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,210, and the median income for a family was $37,981. Males had a median income of $30,842 versus $22,938 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,924. About 6.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Parishville

 * Allens Falls – A location in the northern part of town and site of an early settlement.
 * High Flats – A hamlet in the western part of town on County Road 58.
 * Joe Indian Pond – A lake near the southern town line.
 * Blake Falls Reservoir – An artificial lake by the southern town line.
 * Parishville – A hamlet, with the same name as the town, on NY-72.
 * Parishville Center – A hamlet west of Parishville hamlet on NY-72.
 * Pickettville – A hamlet south of Parishville hamlet, located on the edge of the Adirondack Park.
 * Rainbow Falls Reservoir – An artificial lake in the southwest part of Parishville.
 * Sinclair Corners – A location north of Parishville Center.
 * Stafford Corners – A location at the western town line, north of West Parishville.
 * West Parishville – A hamlet near the western town line.

In popular culture
The character Rose Lalonde in the webcomic Homestuck lives in a fictional house over Rainbow Falls in Parishville.

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Piercefield, New York

Piercefield is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 310 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Piercefield is in the southeastern corner of the county and is southeast of Canton.

History
The area of Piercefield town was first settled as in the early 1800s. The town was organized from part of Hopkinton town in 1900. The 1933 closing of the International Paper factory led to an economic downturn in the town.

Residents of the area included Abbot Augustus Low who resided in an area known as Horseshoe.

The Arab Mountain Fire Observation Station and Childwold Memorial Presbyterian Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.1 sqmi, of which 104.3 sqmi is land and 6.8 sqmi  (6.12%) is water.

The eastern town line is the border of Franklin County and the southern town line is the boundary of Hamilton County.

The town is within the Adirondack Park.

The Raquette River flows through the town, and the southwestern part of Tupper Lake is inside the town.

At 2,688 feet of elevation, Mount Matumbla is the highest point in St. Lawrence County. The mouuntain is located Northeast of the hamlet of Piercefield. "Matumbla" is assumed to either be derived from the aboriginal name or to be an anglicization of the name "Montagne Bleue" (Blue Mountain) given by the original French settlers. New York State Route 3 is a highway connecting the northern and southern sections of the town. New York State Route 421 is a short highway in the southeastern part of Piercefield.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 305 people, 136 households, and 88 families residing in the town. The population density was 2.9 people per square mile (1.1/km2). There were 417 housing units at an average density of 4.0 per square mile (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.70% White, 0.33% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 136 households, out of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,643, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,635. About 7.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.8% of those 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Piercefield

 * Bridge Brook Pond – A lake located southeast of the hamlet of Mount Arab.
 * Catamount Pond – A lake adjacent to Gale.
 * Childwold – A hamlet northwest of Piercefield village on NY-3, near the western town line.
 * Childwood Station – A location south of Piercefield village.
 * Conifer-- A hamlet southwest of Piercefield village.
 * Eagle Crag Lake – A small lake west of the Mount Arab community.
 * Gale – A hamlet on NY-3, northwest of Piercefield village.
 * Horseshoe – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town, southwest of Mount Arab.
 * Horseshoe Lake – A lake located east of the hamlet of Horseshoe.
 * Horseshoe Pond – A pond located east of Massawepie Lake.
 * Little Trout Pond – A pond partially located in the southwestern corner of the town. The other part of the pond is in the town of Colton.
 * Long Pond – A pond located east of Massawepie Lake.
 * Massawepie Lake – A lake located southeast of Gale.
 * Mount Arab – (1) A hamlet in the southern part of the town, south of Conifer, and (2) An elevation south of Piercefield village, famous for hiking.
 * Mount Arab Lake – A small lake northwest of the Mount Arab community.
 * Mount Arab Station – A location north of Mount Arab.
 * Piercefield – The hamlet of Piercefield is on NY_3 by the Raquette River and Piercefield Flow near the center of the town.
 * Piercefield Flow – A lake formed in a wide section of the Raquette River.
 * Trout Pond – A lake by the southern town line. Partially in the town of Colton.

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Pierrepont, New York

Pierrepont (traditionally spelled Pierpont) is a town and hamlet in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 2,523. It was named after Hezekiah Pierrepont, the early owner of much of the town's territory. The Town of Pierrepont is centrally located in the county and is southeast of Canton. A hamlet of the same name is in the town of Pierrepont. Pierrepont Manor, however, is located in Jefferson County.

History
The first European-American settlers arrived around 1806/7, after the American Revolutionary War, when many settlers from New England migrated into upstate New York. The town was established in 1818 from parts of the Towns of Russell and Potsdam. Later the town gave up territory to form, in whole or part, the Towns of Fine (1844), Clifton (1868), and Clare (1882).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 60.7 sqmi, of which 60.4 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi  (0.51%) is water.

The Raquette River, which is the longest river in St. Lawrence County and the third longest in New York state, flows through the northeast part of the town.

New York State Route 56 crosses the northeast part of Pierrepont, and New York State Route 68 is an east–west highway.

Notable people

 * Josephine Del Deo, artist, activist, and writer.
 * Edwin Atkins Merritt, member of the New York State Assembly, Quartermaster General of the New York Militia, Collector of the Port of New York
 * Edwin Albert Merritt, U.S. Congressman
 * Irving Bacheller, author
 * Albert P. Crary, polar geophysicist and glaciologist

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,674 people, 1,039 households, and 744 families residing in the town. The population density was 44.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,233 housing units at an average density of 20.4 per square mile (7.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.77% White, 0.19% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.52% Asian, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 1,039 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 21.0% 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 2.57 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,890, and the median income for a family was $44,500. Males had a median income of $36,398 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,239. About 7.3% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Pierrepont

 * Austin's Corners – a location by the southern town line.
 * Browns Bridge – a location in the northeastern part of the town over the Raquette River. Previously a steel deck bridge constructed in the 1970s, the bridge was replaced with a more modern design in 2021. The bridge is a popular spot for bridge jumping; a dam and penstock are located at Browns Bridge. County Route 24, also known as the Russell Turnpike Road, goes through Browns Bridge.
 * Coney Island – a dead-end roadway in Hannawa Falls located on the Raquette River, which was a small amusement park from the 1920s through the 1940s.
 * Crary Mills – a hamlet in the northwestern part of the town at the town line. Crary Mills is located on the town lies of Pierrepont, Colton and Canton; County Route 35 goes through the hamlet. The Crary Mills Mighty Mall houses small specialty shops.
 * Dean's Corners – a location in the southwestern part of Pierrepont.
 * Hannawa Falls – a hamlet in the eastern part of the town on NY-56. The community was previously called "Cox's Mill", "East Pierrepont", and "Ellsworth". As of 2022, Hannawa Falls has two convenience stores (Chip's Place and the Country Store), a post office (ZIP 13647), the Hannawa Falls Volunteer Fire Department, one restaurant/bar called Jake's, a community park near the old school house on Church Street and the Postwood Park Beach on Postwood Road. Hannawa Pond is a reservoir on the Raquette River in the heart of Hannawa Falls which is a popular place for boating and swimming. Hannawa Pond is a closed body of water, meaning there is not a public boat launch.  Potsdam Central School District covers the Hannawa Falls area after Potsdam absorbed the Hannawa Falls School in the 1970s. State Route 56 travels through the hamlet with County Routes 59 and 24 bordering the hamlet.  The Gardner Cox House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
 * Moore's Corners – a location in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Pierrepont is on NY-68 at County Road 24. The town hall and museum are located here; Pierrepont has its own fire department. The Pierrepont Town Buildings was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
 * Selleck's Corners – a location in the southeastern part of Pierrepont.
 * Vebber Corners – a location in the southeastern part of the town south of Washburn Corners.
 * Washburn Corners – a location in the eastern part of the town.
 * West Pierrepont – a hamlet in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Willisville – a location in the eastern part of Pierrepont.
 * Wilson Corners – a location in the southern part of the town, south of Washburn Corners.
 * Postwood and 4-H – a popular place to swim, Postwood Park is a small beach located on the Raquette River. In the middle of the 20th century, Postwood had camping grounds. Next to Postwood is a large tract of county-owned land known as 4-H, which was once a popular spot for local 4-H troops. This area is now a popular spot for hiking.

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Pitcairn, New York

Pitcairn is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 846 at the 2010 census. The name is from that of Joseph Pitcairn, an early landowner and diplomat.

The Town of Pitcairn is in the southwestern part of the county and is south of Canton.

History
Settlers began to arrive in the area circa 1825 near Portaferry Lake.

Pitcairn was established in 1836 from parts of the Towns of Edwards and Fowler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 59.5 sqmi, of which 59.0 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (0.84%) is water.

Part of the southern town line is the border of Lewis County. The town is partially in the Adirondack Park.

New York State Route 3 and New York State Route 812 intersect near the south town line.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 783 people, 295 households, and 233 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.3 /mi2. There were 412 housing units at an average density of 7.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 99.36% White, 0.26% Asian, 0.38% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 295 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,089, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $36,705 versus $26,071 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,368. About 10.3% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Pitcairn

 * Backus – A hamlet south of Pitcairn village.
 * Baldface Hill – An elevation north of Pitcairn village.
 * Copper Hill – An elevation north of Baldface Hill.
 * Geers Corners – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town, located on NY-812.
 * Jayville – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town, east of Kalurah.
 * Kalurah – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town.
 * East Pitcairn – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town, on County Road 23.
 * Pitcairn – The hamlet of Pitcairn is in the central part of the town on NY-3.
 * Portaferry Lake – A small lake by the eastern town line.

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Rensselaer Falls, New York

Rensselaer Falls is a village located in St. Lawrence County, New York. As of the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 332. The current name came from mill owner Henry Van Rensselaer.

The Village of Rensselaer Falls is in the western part of the Town of Canton and is due west of the Village of Canton.

History
A six-foot drop in the river attracted early settlers to the available water power. The community was first called "Tateville" and later "Canton Falls." The current name was established by the post office in 1851.

The Congregational Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Geography
Rensselaer Falls is located at 44°35'26" North, 75°19'16" West (44.590673, -75.321134).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.3 sqmi, of which 0.3 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water. The total area is 6.25% water.

The village is on the bank of the Oswegatchie River.

The village is at the junction of County Roads 14 (Rensselaer Street) and 15 (Front/Heuvelton Street). Rensselaer Falls borders the Upper and Lower Lakes Wildlife Management Area.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 337 people, 124 households, and 90 families residing in the village. Cows and dogs far outnumbered people. The population density was 1,147.5 PD/sqmi. There were 144 housing units at an average density of 490.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.33% White, 0.005% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 124 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 22.6% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $17,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,190. 12.1% of the population and 12.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.3% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

title: Rensselaer Falls, New York


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Richville, New York

Richville is a village in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 323 at the 2010 census. The name is taken from an early settler.

The Village of Richville is in the southwestern corner of the Town of De Kalb and is southwest of the Village of Canton.

Geography
Richville is located at 44.41278°N, -75.39361°W (44.412874, -75.393608).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.7 sqmi, all land.

Richville is located on U.S. Route 11, which is conjoined with New York State Route 812 in the village.

The Oswegatchie River flows northward past the western side of the village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 274 people, 109 households, and 80 families residing in the village. The population density was 371.4 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 162.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 98.91% White, 0.73% African American and 0.36% Native American.

There were 109 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.2% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% 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 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,455, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $21,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,040. About 8.6% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.8% of those 65 or over.

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Rossie, New York

Rossie is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 877 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the sister of an early land owner.

The Town of Rossie is located on the southwestern border of the county and is west of Gouverneur.

History
The first settler arrived circa 1807.

The town was formed in 1813 from a section of the Town of Russell.

During the War of 1812, residents constructed a block house in the southern part of Rossie.

The iron industry was important to the early town economy, and the Rossie Furnace of 1815 was the first to be built in northern New York. Lead mining was also important. The Rossie Shot Tower is still standing.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.1 sqmi, of which 38.1 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi  (2.53%) is water.

The southwestern town line is the border of Jefferson County.

The Oswegatchie River, looping back, flows in two directions in the south of Rossie.

U.S. Route 11 crosses the town. Yellow Lake and Grass Lake are partly in the town. A very small southern bay of Black Lake is at the north end of Rossie.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 787 people, 298 households, and 214 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.7 people per square mile (8.0/km2). There were 482 housing units at an average density of 12.7 per square mile (4.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.59% White, 0.89% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 298 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,566, and the median income for a family was $35,893. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $19,028 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,205. About 16.1% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Rossie

 * Keenes – A hamlet on the western town line in the south part of the town.
 * Nelson Corner – A location in the northern part of the town, west of Rossie village.
 * Pikes Corner – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 9.
 * Rossie – The hamlet of Rossie is on County Road 3 at the junction of County Road 8 in the northern part of the town.
 * Sommerville – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on US-11.
 * Spragueville – a hamlet formerly called "Spragues Corners," located on County Road 9 at the county line in the southern part of the town.
 * Wegatchie – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 12.

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Russell, New York

Russell is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 1,856 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Russell Attwater, the pioneer land owner.

The Town of Russell is centrally located in the county and is south of Canton.

History
The town land was purchased by Russell Atwater in 1798. The town was first settled in 1805.

Russell Attwater was elected the first town supervisor, when the town was formed in 1807 from Hopkinton from previously named townships: Dewitt, Ballybean and Sarahsburg. In 1813 and 1816, part of Russell was removed to form the Town of Fowler. More of Russell was taken to form, in whole or part, the Towns of Rossie (1813), Pierrepont (1818), and Fine (1849).

During the War of 1812, an arsenal was located in the town near Russell village. Sold in 1865, it served as a school for many years. The Arsenal was destroyed by fire in 1945.

The Russell Town Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Notable people

 * Buffalo, New York businessman Seymour H. Knox I was born in Russell.
 * Wisconsin State Assembly member Seymour M. Knox was born in Russell.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 97.3 sqmi, of which 96.8 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi  (0.54%) is water.

The Grasse River flows northward through the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,801 people, 650 households, and 482 families residing in the town. The population density was 18.6 people per square mile (7.2/km2). There were 854 housing units at an average density of 8.8 per square mile (3.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.00% White, 0.17% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population.

There were 650 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% 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 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,080, and the median income for a family was $36,118. Males had a median income of $31,927 versus $22,895 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,530. About 15.7% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Russell

 * Boyd Pond – A small lake east of Coopers Corners.
 * Clarks Corners – A location east of Russell village on County Road 24.
 * Coopers Corners – A location in the eastern part of the town, northeast of South Russell.
 * Danes Corners – A location north of Russell village.
 * Degrasse – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town on County Road 17.
 * Derbyville – A hamlet south of Russell village on County Road 24.
 * Devils Elbow – A location on the Grasse River, northwest of Russell village.
 * Enderbees Corners – A location in the northeastern part of the town at the junction of Count Roads 25 and 27.
 * Fairbanks Corners – A location near the western town line on County Road 21.
 * Fordhams Corners – A location east of Stalbird.
 * North Russell – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town on County Road 25.
 * Owens Corners – A location east of Clarks Corners on County Road 24 at County Road 25.
 * Palmersville – A hamlet southeast of Russell village and near the Grass River.
 * Putnams Corners – A location north of Russell village.
 * Reynolds Corners – A location in the eastern part of the town near Coopers Corners.
 * Russell – The hamlet of Russell is located by the Grasse River on County Road 17.
 * Scotts Corners – A location north of Russell village.
 * South Russell – A location in the center of the town on County Road 17.
 * Stalbird – A hamlet near the western town line, southwest of Russell village.
 * Van House Corners – A location in the eastern part of the town.
 * Whipperwill Corners – A location south of Russell village on County Road 24.

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Star Lake, New York

Star Lake is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in the Adirondack Mountains of St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 809 at the 2010 census.

Star Lake is in the Town of Clifton, but part of the community is in the Town of Fine.

The community is located east of a very angular-shaped lake, also called Star Lake.

History
Star Lake was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Geography
Star Lake is located at 44.16001°N, -75.0328°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 sqmi, of which 4.4 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi  (8.11%) is water.

Star Lake is served by east–west New York State Route 3.

The community is within the Adirondack Park.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 860 people, 363 households, and 235 families residing in the village. The population density was 194.5 PD/sqmi. There were 526 housing units at an average density of 119.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.58% White, 0.35% African American, 1.63% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 363 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% 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 2.85.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the region was $34,083, and the median income for a family was $42,292. Males had a median income of $40,789 versus $21,806 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,310. About 17.6% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Stockholm, New York

Stockholm is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 3,665 at the 2010 census. The name was assigned by surveyors from Stockholm in Sweden.

The town is in the northeastern part of the county and is northeast of Potsdam.

History
Stockholm was erected from part of the town of Massena by a legislative act passed February 21, 1806. It received its name by the surveyors from Stockholm, Sweden. It retained its original territory until April 9, 1823, when a part was annexed to Norfolk, and on April 15, 1834, another portion was annexed to the same town. During the War of 1812 some residents left the town and a lesser number returned.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.3 sqmi, of which 93.9 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi  (0.37%) is water.

The St. Regis River flows northward through the eastern part of the town.

U.S. Route 11 passes through the town. New York State Route 420 crosses the northeastern corner of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,592 people, 1,381 households, and 999 families residing in the town. The population density was 38.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,520 housing units at an average density of 16.2 per square mile (6.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.91% White, 0.33% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 1,381 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% 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 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,720, and the median income for a family was $38,370. Males had a median income of $30,444 versus $21,821 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,109. About 11.2% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Stockholm

 * Armstrong Corners – A hamlet near the western town line on US-11 at County Road 57.
 * Beechertown – A hamlet near the southern town line.
 * Brookdale (formerly "Scotland") – A hamlet on County Road 49.
 * Buckton (or "Bucks Corners") – A location south of Stockholm Center on County Road 47.
 * Converse – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on NY-11B east of Southville.
 * East Part – A hamlet east of Stockholm Center on US-11.
 * Kellogg – A location in the southeastern corner of the town on County Road 49.
 * Knapps Station – A former location near the western town line.
 * North Stockholm – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Sandfordville – A hamlet in the western part of the town.
 * Skinnerville – A hamlet north of Stockholm Center, located on the St. Regis River.
 * Southville – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on NY-11B. The community was previously called "South Stockholm."
 * Stockholm Center – A hamlet on US-11 near the center of the town.
 * West Stockholm – A hamlet, formerly called "Bickneyville," in the western part of the town. The West Stockholm Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
 * Winthrop (formerly "Stockholm" and "Stockholm Depot") – A hamlet on NY-11C in the eastern part of the town, by the St. Regis River.

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Arkport, New York

Arkport is a village in Steuben County, New York, United States. It is located in the town of Hornellsville, and is north of the city of Hornell. The population was 844 at the 2010 census. The name comes from the barges used to ship products through the village. The postal code is 14807.

Hornell Municipal Airport (HTF) is immediately south of the village.

History
Arkport was founded in 1797 by Christopher Hurlbut. The Canisteo River was used to ship crops, livestock, and timber to Baltimore using arks. The navigable portion of the river ended in Arkport; thus the name of ark-port. This practice of using arks as cargo vessels continued until 1825, when the Erie Canal was built and it became more cost-effective to ship crops via the canal. The existing Post Office was built in 1890.

Geography
Arkport is located at 42.39333°N, -77.69611°W (42.393347, -77.696134).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.7 sqmi, all land.

The village is on the eastern bank of the Canisteo River.

New York State Route 36 passes from north to south through the village. The Southern Tier Expressway lies between the village and Hornell. County Roads 48 and 67 lead into the village.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 832 people, 348 households, and 231 families in the village. The population density was 1,209.6 PD/sqmi. There were 364 housing units at an average density of 529.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.44% White, 0.60% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.36% Asian, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72%.

Of the 348 households 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.9% of households were one person and 15.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.1 males.

The median household income was $36,250 and the median family income was $48,684. Males had a median income of $36,136 versus $21,806 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,170. About 1.4% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Bradford, New York

Bradford is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 811 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Major Robert Bradford, and is located in the northeastern section of the county, north of Corning.

History
The town was first settled circa 1793. The first settler was Daniel Taylor (1775 - December 3, 1851), who was interred in Sonora, N.Y. cemetery.

The town was formed from the town of Orange (then the town of Jersey) in Schuyler County in 1836.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.9 sqmi, of which 24.8 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.16%) is water.

The eastern town line is the border of Schuyler County (town of Orange). A part of Lamoka Lake, called Mill Pond, is within the eastern town line.

New York State Route 226 traverses the town from east-to-west.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 763 people, 198 households, and 211 families residing in the town. The population density was 30.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1 housing units at an average density of 13.6 per square mile (5.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.82% white, .13% African American, .66% Native American, .13% Asian, and .26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were .26% of the population.

There were 288 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $39,107. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,848. About 12.1% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the town of Bradford

 * Bradford – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town on County Road 16. The community is located near the end of a small lake called Mill Pond, which is partly in the town and is the southern end of Lamoka Lake.
 * Mud Creek – A stream flowing into Mill Pond by Bradford hamlet.
 * South Bradford – A hamlet in the south central part of the town at the junction of County Roads 17 and 18.

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Cameron, New York

Cameron is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population is 898 as of 2020. The town is named after Dugald Cameron, an early settler and land agent of the Pulteney Estate.

The Town of Cameron is centrally located in the county, west of the City of Corning.

History
Around 1800, the first settler arrived near the present community of Cameron. The town was formed from the Town of Addison in 1822. Parts of Cameron were lost on the founding of the towns of Thurston (1844) and Rathbone (1856).

The New York and Erie Railroad line through Cameron opened in September 1850. The line, recently owned by the Norfolk Southern Railway, with trains operated by NS and Canadian Pacific (the latter under haulage arrangements), was destroyed by Hurricane Agnes in 1972 and had to be rebuilt afterwards.

The population of Cameron in 1905 was 1,217.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.8 sqmi, of which 46.7 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.04%) is water.

The Canisteo River flows through the town. Route 119 parallels the river.

Demographics
At the 2020 census, there were 899 people and 386 households. The population density was 19.2 per square mile (7.43/km2). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 9.27 per square mile (3.59/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.7% White, 0.44% African American, 1.56% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.45% from other unspecified races. 5.23% of the population belongs to more than one race.

There were 365 occupied households, of which 51.5% were married-couple families, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present and, and 65.5% were non-families. The average household and family size was 2.84. At the time of the census, 57.9% of the population was married, 4.5% widowed, 12.6% divorced, and 2.4% separated. 22.6% were never married.

26.0% of the population were under the age of 18, with 7.6% under the age of 5. 74.0% were over 18, and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years.

The median household income was $50,833. Among families, the median family income was $61,667 while among nonfamily households, it was $37,500. The per capita income was $15,455. About 23.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.7% of those under age 18, 20.9% of those between the age of 18 and 64, and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Cameron

 * Bonny Hill – A location in the northeast part of the town and northeast of North Cameron.
 * Boyds Corner – A location south of South Cameron on Jackson Hill Road.
 * Cameron – The hamlet of Cameron by the junction of County Roads 10 and 119 by the Canisteo River.
 * Cameron Mills – A hamlet by the town line in the southeast part of the town.
 * North Cameron – A hamlet near the north town line on County Road 10A.
 * South Cameron – A hamlet southwest of Cameron hamlet, located on Jackson Hill Road.
 * West Cameron – A hamlet northwest of Cameron hamlet on Route 119.

Notable person

 * William W. Averell, (1832–1900), born in Cameron, United States Army officer and patenter of asphalt pavement

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Campbell, New York

Campbell is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 3,163 at the 2020 census. The name is from Robert Campbell, an early landowner. The town is centrally located in the county and is northwest of Corning.

History
Campbell was first settled around 1801. The town was formed in 1831 from the town of Hornby.

The District School Number Five and Wood Road Metal Truss Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Notable people
Campbell was the birthplace, in 1869, of Illinois Attorney General Edward J. Brundage and, in 1874, of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr. Locally the town is known as Camp-Bell, probably after a campground of the same name.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.8 sqmi, of which 40.8 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.07%) is water.

Interstate 86 (including New York State Route 17), New York State Route 415 and the Conhocton River pass through the town.

Former New York State Route 333, now County Road 333, enters the town from the west.

Campbell is on the Gang Mills (Painted Post) Line of the B&H Rail Corporation. This portion of track was opened in 1882 as the New York (Hoboken) to Buffalo line of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. In 1963, the route to Buffalo was severed between Wayland and Groveland, N.Y., by order of the U. S. Interstate Commerce Commission in order to promote highway transportation.

Campbell was also served (c. 1853-1963) by the Corning-Rochester line of the Erie Railroad. This line was removed in 1963 by the ICC, also in order to promote highway transportation.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,691 people, 1,418 households, and 1,036 families residing in the town. The population density was 90.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,515 housing units at an average density of 37.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.54% White, 0.43% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 1,418 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.4% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $46,220. Males had a median income of $30,820 versus $24,427 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,819. About 6.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Like most of Steuben County, Campbell is a Republican stronghold, with few Democrats on the Town Board.

Communities and locations in the Town of Campbell

 * Campbell – The hamlet of Campbell, located on the west side of Interstate 86 by the Cohocton River. County Road 125 is Main Street.  It is also at the eastern terminus of County Road 333.
 * Coopers Plains – A hamlet that is mainly in the town of Erwin but extends north into Campbell.
 * Curtis – A hamlet south of Campbell village on Interstate 86.
 * East Campbell – A hamlet east of Campbell Hamlet, located on County Road 26.
 * Meads Creek – A stream passing by East Campbell and the name of a hamlet in the northeast corner of the town, located on the stream.
 * Michigan Creek – A stream entering the Cohocton River by Campbell hamlet.

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Caton, New York

Caton is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 2,046 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Richard Caton.

The Town of Caton is in the southeast part of the county, south of Corning.

History
Caton was formed in 1839, as the "Town of Wormley" from the Town of Corning (then known as the Town of Painted Post). In 1840, the town name was changed to "Caton" after an act to change it was passed. Caton also sent the most men to the Civil War than any other town in Steuben County. According to Pioneer History & Atlas of Steuben County, NY, the first electric chair was manufactured by George Davis in a chair factory in West Caton, though there no other sources confirming it.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.0 sqmi, of which 37.8 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.47%) is water.

The first permanent settler arrived circa 1819. The southern town line is the border of Pennsylvania (Tioga County) and the eastern town boundary is the border of Chemung County (Town of Southport).

New York State Route 225 passes through the northeast of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,097 people, 770 households, and 595 families residing in the town. The population density was 55.5 PD/sqmi. There were 819 housing units at an average density of 21.7 per square mile (8.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.90% White, 1.00% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 770 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 27.6% 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 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,875, and the median income for a family was $50,052. Males had a median income of $33,594 versus $27,391 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,612. About 6.1% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

The 1890 population was 1,445.

Communities and locations in the Town of Caton

 * Brownstown – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
 * Caton – The hamlet of Caton is on NY-225 at the junction of County Roads 32 and 120.
 * Caton Creek – A stream flowing northward past Caton village.
 * West Caton – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.

Notable people

 * Deacon White, born in Caton, Major League Baseball manager and Hall of Fame player. White was the first batter to come to the plate in the National Association.
 * Elmer White, born in Caton, Major League Baseball Catcher. Elmer was the first recorded professional baseball player to die.
 * Will White, born in Caton, Major League Baseball pitcher, brother of Deacon White.
 * Lucien Grant Berry, Brigadier General who served in 3 wars. Born in Caton in 1863.

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Dansville, Steuben County, New York

Dansville is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States, not to be confused with the nearby village of Dansville in Livingston County. The population was 1,842 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Daniel Faulkner.

The Town of Dansville is in the northwest corner of the county, north of Hornell.

History
The town was formed, along with the county, in 1796 as one of the original towns in the county, but was not settled until circa 1804. Daniel P. Faulkner, a prominent citizen, was popularly called "Captain Dan".

The Town of Dansville was used to form, in whole or part, the Towns of Cohocton, Howard (both in 1812), Wayland (1848), and Fremont (1854). In 1822, part of the town, including the Village of Dansville, was annexed to the Town of Sparta in Livingston County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.1 sqmi, of which 48.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.15%) is water.

The Village of Dansville is located north of this town, but is in Livingston County. Livingston County also forms the north and part of the western border of Dansville. Allegany County forms the remainder of the western town line.

New York State Route 36 is an important north-south highway in Dansville. Interstate 390 passes through the northeast corner of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,977 people, 735 households, and 554 families residing in the town. The population density was 41.2 PD/sqmi. There were 833 housing units at an average density of 17.4 per square mile (6.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.71% White, 0.76% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 735 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,875, and the median income for a family was $40,909. Males had a median income of $30,274 versus $24,118 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,094. About 7.6% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Dansville

 * Beachville – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town, southeast of South Dansville at County Roads 46 and 50.
 * Dotys Corners – A location by the west town line on NY Route 36.
 * Rogersville – A location of a railroad station on the Shawmut Line.
 * South Dansville – A hamlet on County Road 46 and Mill Creek. It is the primary community in the town.
 * Stony Brook – A stream that flows northward from the town.
 * Stony Brook Glen – A scenic location in the northern part of the town.
 * Stony Brook State Park – A state park in the northeast part of the town, located on NY-36.

Notable native

 * Andrew J. Lorish (November 8, 1832–August 11, 1897), a Commissary Sergeant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

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Erwin, New York

Erwin is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 8,090 at the 2020 census. The name is that of an early settler, who became the first Town Supervisor. Erwin is in the southeast part of the county and is west of the city of Corning.

History
The first permanent settlement came around 1786, and "Erwin" was listed in the first census of the United States in 1790. The town of Erwin was formed from the former "Town of Painted Post" (now the town of Corning) in 1826. Erwin was reduced to form the town of Lindley (1837), but was increased by a part of the town of Corning in 1856.

The "painted post" was a wooden post discovered in the south part of Steuben County. Its purpose and origin remain controversial.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.2 sqmi, of which, 38.7 sqmi of it is land and 0.5 sqmi of it (1.17%) is water.

Interstate 99/U.S. Route 15, New York State Route 414, New York State Route 417 and Interstate 86 (Southern Tier Expressway) pass through the town.

The Tioga River merges with the Cohocton River near Painted Post to form the Chemung River which flows to the east. The Canisteo River flows into the Tioga River near Erwins village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,227 people, 2,977 households, and 1,949 families residing in the town. The population density was 186.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,196 housing units at an average density of 82.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.13% White, 2.24% African American, 0.18% Native American, 4.59% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 2,977 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,386, and the median income for a family was $57,169. Males had a median income of $44,155 versus $28,795 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,192. About 5.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Erwin

 * Coopers Plains – A hamlet in the northern part of the town.
 * Corning-Painted Post Airport (7N1) A small airport west of Painted Post.
 * Erwin Wildlife Management Area – A conservation area in the northwest part of the town.
 * Erwins – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town on NY-417.
 * Gang Mills – A hamlet southwest of the city of Corning on US Route 15.
 * Painted Post – The village of Painted Post on NY-415.

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Fremont, Steuben County, New York

Fremont is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 898 at the 2020 census. The town is named after General John Fremont.

The Town of Fremont is in the western part of Steuben County, northeast of the city of Hornell.

History
The town was formed in 1854 from parts of four other towns: Dansville, Hornellsville, Howard and Wayland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.4 sqmi, of which 32.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.40%) is water.

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Highway 17) and New York State Route 21 pass through the south part of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 964 people, 395 households, and 278 families residing in the town. The population density was 29.9 PD/sqmi. There were 458 housing units at an average density of 14.2 per square mile (5.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.27% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races.

There were 395 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $40,714. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $24,688 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,584. About 10.2% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Fremont

 * Big Creek – A hamlet in the southeast part of the town, south of the Interstate.
 * Fremont – The hamlet of Fremont is on NY-21 in the southwest of the town.
 * Haskinsville – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town on NY-21.
 * Jobs Corner – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town by the junction of County Roads 54 and 55. Jobs Corner is the location of the first pioneer settlement in the town.
 * Seeley Creek – A tributary of the Canisteo River in the south part of the town.
 * Stephens Mills

title: Fremont, Steuben County, New York


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Gang Mills, New York

Gang Mills is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Steuben County, New York. The population was 4,185 at the 2010 census.

Gang Mills is located in the town of Erwin, southwest of Corning. During the mid 1800s, it was the site of gang-saw mills to cut lumber.

Geography
Gang Mills is located at 42.14972°N, -77.11944°W (42.149649, -77.119346). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.5 sqmi, all land.

The community is located next to the Tioga River on U.S. Route 15.

Demographics
As of the 2000 census, there were 3,304 people, 1,279 households, and 868 families residing in Gang Mills. The population density was 506.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,374 housing units at an average density of 210.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.05% White, 3.66% African American, 0.15% Native American, 8.05% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 1,279 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.9% 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 3.08.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,473, and the median income for a family was $68,611. Males had a median income of $54,922 versus $30,174 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,209. About 6.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Gang Mills is part of the Corning-Painted Post School district.

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Greenwood, New York

Greenwood is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 771 at the 2020 census.

History
A pioneer road was cut through the town in the 18th century, but no settlers remained in the town. The first permanent settlers arrived around 1820. Salt production was an early industry. The main industry today is deer hunting, for which the town claims to be the top deer-take town in New York State.

Greenwood was formed in 1827 from the towns of Canisteo and Troupsburg. Part of Greenwood was used to form the Town of West Union in 1845, but territory was regained from the Town of Jasper in 1848.

From November 16, 1896, through June 1936 Greenwood was served by the New York & Pennsylvania Railway (and predecessors) as part of its Canisteo NY to Ceres NY (via Greenwood NY, Genesee PA, Oswayo and Shinglehouse PA) main line. Following severe floods in July 1935 the railroad was partially out of service and its abandonment in June 1936 was readily approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission which from an early date approved railroad abandonment to promote highway truck use. The loss of railroad service did much to promote the economic withering of the Greenwood area.

By the early 20th century, agriculture had established itself as the primary economic activity in the town. Farming has since declined significantly, as in many parts of rural America, and forest cover has largely returned to many areas.

Also contributing to Greenwood's decline was the decision, when the Southern Tier Expressway (New York Route 17, now Interstate 86) was being planned in the 1960s, to route the road through the Hornell-Arkport area, as it was considered to have more potential for development than Jasper-Greenwood. The former road is now New York Route 417.

In 1967 Harold Mason, a librarian and antiquarian bookseller, founded (in Greenwood) the Greenwood Press, specializing in the reprinting of out-of-print books. The company was sold in 1969, and Mason left it in 1973. It is now the Greenwood Publishing Group, part of ABC-CLIO/Greenwood. It has had no connection with the town of Greenwood since the 1970s.

In 2004, Greenwood's schools merged with the larger, adjacent Canisteo school system.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.3 sqmi, all land.

New York State Route 248 (north-south) and New York State Route 417 intersect north of Greenwood village.

Adjacent towns
The northern border is the Town of Hartsville and Town of Canisteo, and the southern border is the Town of West Union and the Town of Troupsburg. The western border is the Town of Andover in Allegany County, and the eastern border is the Town of Jasper.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 849 people, 325 households, and 231 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.6 people per square mile (7.9/km2). There were 439 housing units at an average density of 10.6 per square mile (4.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.23% White, 0.24% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.35% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 325 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.8% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,750, and the median income for a family was $37,841. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,578. About 19.0% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Greenwood

 * Bennetts – A hamlet on State Route 248 at the north town line.
 * Bennetts Creek – A tributary of the Canisteo River, flowing northward through the middle of the town.
 * Greenwood – The hamlet of Greenwood is at the junction of State Routes 417 and 248 in the eastern part of the town.
 * Rough and Ready – A hamlet south of Greenwood village near the south town line.
 * West Greenwood – A hamlet on State Route 417, west of Greenwood village and near the west town line.

title: Greenwood, New York