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Lockport, New York

Lockport is both a city and the town that surrounds it in Niagara County, New York, United States. The city is the Niagara county seat, with a population of 21,165 according to 2010 census figures, and an estimated population of 20,305 as of 2019.

Its name derives from a set of Erie Canal locks (Lock Numbers 34 and 35) within the city that were built to allow canal barges to traverse the 60 foot of the Niagara Escarpment. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area.

History
The New York State Legislature authorized the Erie Canal's construction in April 1816. The route proposed by surveyors was to traverse an area in central Niagara County, New York, which was then "uncivilized" and free of White settlers. At the time, the nearest settlers were in nearby Cold Springs, New York. Following the announcement, land speculators began to buy large plots along and near the proposed route of the canal. By December 1820, when the exact location of the step locks had been determined, the area that would become Lockport was owned by only fifteen men, many of whom were Quakers.

The canal reached Lockport in 1824, but the Flight of Five Locks were not completed until 1825. By 1829, Lockport was an established village. The community was centered on the locks, and consisted mainly of immigrant Scottish and Irish canal workers brought in as labor. The workers remained in Lockport after the completion of the locks, giving the city a heavy Celtic influence still discernible today, especially in the central and northern areas.

The city of Lockport was incorporated in 1865. The Erie Canal was supplanted by the larger New York State Barge Canal in 1918, and the famous south "Flight of Five" locks was replaced by two much larger locks E34 and E35. The north "Flight of Five" lock chambers still remain as a spillway.

In recent years, public officials and private businesses have made an effort to promote Lockport history as a regional or national tourist attraction. This includes the completion of the Canal Discovery Center, the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride tour, and the Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises. Local officials are seeking state grants to reconstruct the historic "Flight of Five" and make it a living history site complete with boat rides and reenactors. Published reports state that such a living history site in Lockport, marketed as a day trip from Niagara Falls, could draw thousands of tourists to Lockport each year.

The city has a number of properties on the National Register of Historic Places. They include the Bacon-Merchant-Moss House, Col. William M. and Nancy Ralston Bond House, Chase-Crowley-Keep House, Chase-Hubbard-Williams House, Nathan Comstock Jr. House, Conkey House, Day Peckinpaugh, Dole House, Gibbs House, High and Locust Streets Historic District, Hopkins House, House at 8 Berkley Drive, Lockport Industrial District, Lowertown Historic District, Maloney House, Benjamin C. Moore Mill, Niagara County Courthouse and County Clerk's Office, Thomas Oliver House, Pound–Hitchins House, Stickney House, Union Station, United States Post Office, Peter D. Walter House, Watson House, and White-Pound House.

Lockport's largest employer is General Motors Components, the former Harrison Radiator Corporation, which was founded locally in 1912 and which became a division of General Motors Corporation in 1918. After 10 years of ownership by Delphi Corporation as Delphi Thermal Systems, it returned to General Motors in October 2009.

In 1948, the Lockport Chief of Police denied a permit for a Jehovah's Witnesses minister to preach in a public park using a sound truck. In Saia v. New York, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the city ordinance as a violation of the First Amendment.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.6 square miles (22.4 km2), of which 8.5 square miles (22.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (1.39%) is water. The Erie Canal passes through the center of the city, turning south toward Tonawanda Creek. It climbs the Niagara Escarpment through a series of two modern locks. Originally, a double set of five smaller combined locks were used.

Lockport is at the junction of several major truck routes, including NY Route 78 (Transit Road), NY Route 31, NY Route 77 and NY Route 93. It is 17 miles north of Interstate 90 via NY Route 78. The highest point is the bell tower at 452 High Street, with the street itself being the highest street as measured by frontage above the 650 feet elevation.

Lockport lies in area code 716.

Tourist attractions

 * The Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises boat rides are offered on the Erie Canal, with one proceeding upward through the modern locks for a short cruise, and returning to pass downstream under two lift bridges and then returning to the docks.
 * The Lockport Erie Canal Museum is in an old lock control structure between the modern Locks 34 & 35 and the remaining original "Flight of Five" Locks spillway, and contains historic photographs, maps, engineering drawings and antique machinery.
 * The Canal Discovery Center is housed in an old church about 100 yards to the west of the locks.
 * Lockport has the widest bridge (399' wide x 129' long) in North America, which spans the canal to the southwest of the locks.
 * The Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride tour can be taken near the locks.
 * The Niagara County Historical Society, at 215 Niagara Street, is a complex of buildings that tell the story of Niagara County history.
 * 100 American Craftsmen is an annual show of arts and crafts held at the Kenan Arena. The arena is on the historic Kenan Center campus.
 * Ida Fritz Park plays host to the Taste of Lockport every August and to a cruise night every Monday during the summer.
 * Lockport has an ice rink for the Clarence Mustangs and Lockport Express (now defunct team in the North American 3 Hockey League) called Cornerstone Arena.

Demographics
At the 2010 census, there were 21,165 people, 9,153 households and 5,172 families residing in the city. There were 10,092 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 87.5% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.2% of the population.

At the 2000 census, there were 9,459 households; 30.5% of households included children under the age of 18, 41.4% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.03.

25.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median household income was $35,228, and the median family income was $44,614. Males had a median income of $35,197 and females $23,944. The per capita income was $19,620. About 11.7% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Local politics
The city is governed by a mayor and a city council. The mayor is elected to a four-year term, the aldermen to two-year terms. There are five wards in the city, resulting in five aldermen plus one alderman-at-large, who is elected by the entire city. In 2003, Michael W. Tucker was elected mayor of the city of Lockport; he was reelected in 2007 and 2011. However, he resigned in 2014 during an investigation into his scandal. Nothing became of the scandal after multiple council members reached out to the governor to launch the investigation. instead of serving his third four-year term. City of Lockport Common Council President and 2nd Ward Alderwoman Anne McCaffrey replaced Tucker as interim mayor and was sworn in on February 24, 2014. She was later elected to a full four-year term that began in January 2016. She resigned and accepted the position as president and CEO of Eastern Niagara Hospital.

Education
Lockport City School District oversees all local public schools. The district includes all of Lockport city and most of Lockport town.
 * Anna Merritt Elementary School
 * Charles Upson Elementary School
 * George M. Southard Elementary School
 * Roy B. Kelley Elementary School
 * Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
 * Aaron Mossell Junior High School
 * Lockport High School
 * Lockport High School West
 * DeSales Catholic School

DeSales Catholic School is a local private elementary school within the regional Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The school was named after St. Francis de Sales. Previously a high school, it now teaches classes from pre-school through eighth grade.

Notable people

Some people of note who were born in Lockport are:
 * Kim Alexis, supermodel
 * Walter Ransom Gail Baker, former vice president of General Electric, director of engineering for the Radio Manufacturers Association, founder of NTSC
 * Philip Baruth, writer and politician
 * George W. Batten, former New York State Treasurer
 * Anna Smeed Benjamin (1834–1924), social reformer
 * Holly Broadbent Sr., orthodontist
 * Lillian Bronson, film/TV character actress
 * Ellen Burrell, professor of mathematics at Wellesley College
 * Bernard Buzyniski, retired American Football League player
 * Helen Stuart Campbell, social reformer and home economist
 * Jerry Cook, race car driver
 * Francis R. Delano, banker and lawyer
 * Geoffrey Deuel, actor
 * Lyman Draper, secretary for the Wisconsin Historical Society, Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin
 * M. A. B. Evans, poet
 * David Fluellen, pro football player
 * Ferrin Fraser, radio script writer for Little Orphan Annie and Frank Buck
 * Harold Huston George, general officer in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II
 * Lt Col William G. Gregory, astronaut (ret.) in the NASA Space Shuttle program
 * Katherine Hannigan, writer
 * Tommy Hicks, boxer
 * Alice Tisdale Hobart, novelist
 * William Leonard Hunt (1838–1929), also known by the stage name the Great Farini, tightrope performances at Niagara Falls, inventor of the "human cannonball"
 * James Jackson, Jr., former US Congressman, Mayor of Lockport
 * Sean Kugler, head coach for the UTEP Miners football team
 * William F. Leonard, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Duane Lyman, architect
 * Jane Rignel, Recipient of the Silver Star
 * Othniel Charles Marsh, 19th-century paleontologist, discovered and named many fossils found in the American West
 * Timothy McVeigh, convicted terrorist responsible for Oklahoma City bombing
 * Stephanie Miller, nationally syndicated radio talk show host and daughter of William E. Miller
 * William E. Miller, 1964 vice presidential running mate of Barry Goldwater
 * William G. Morgan, inventor of volleyball
 * John Murphy, Buffalo Bills radio announcer
 * Edwin Griswold Nourse, economist
 * Joyce Carol Oates, author and professor
 * Frank C. Penfold, artist, teacher
 * Cuthbert W. Pound, former Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals
 * John J. Raskob, DuPont and General Motors executive
 * John B. Raymond, delegate from Dakota Territory to the United States House of Representatives
 * Chris Sacca, tech start-up venture capitalist, former Head of Special Initiatives at Google
 * John Shulock, retired MLB umpire
 * Clip Smith, talk radio host
 * Mark Snell, retired professional soccer player, former coach
 * Brandon Stickney, journalist, author, and documentarian
 * Daren Stone, professional football player
 * Robert Thurston, science fiction writer
 * Jack White, race car driver
 * Charley Wood, amusement park developer
 * Brock Yates, automotive writer and author, senior editor of Car and Driver magazine, wrote story and scripts for movies The Cannonball Run and Smokey & the Bandit 2

Some people of note who have resided in Lockport are:
 * Maltbie Davenport Babcock, clergyman
 * John J. Bagley, former Governor of Michigan
 * Raphael Beck (1848–1947), artist, sculptor
 * John Beilein, former collegiate and professional basketball coach
 * John Black, former mayor of Milwaukee
 * William W. Campbell, former New York State Senator
 * Lot Clark, former US Congressman
 * Richard Crowley, former US Congressman
 * Oliver Dyer, first Congressional shorthand reporter
 * Brent Nicholson Earle, AIDS activist
 * Lewis Eaton, former US Congressman
 * Timothy E. Ellsworth, former New York State Senator
 * Thomas T. Flagler, former US Congressman
 * David Gibson, Canadian politician
 * Geoffrey Giuliano, author, actor and syndicated radio host
 * William G. Gregory, NASA astronaut
 * Herbert C. Harrison, sometimes credited with the invention of the modern honeycomb automobile radiator and founder of Harrison Radiator, now a part of General Motors' components division
 * William Hawley, Union Army Brigadier General
 * Birdsill Holly, inventor, credited with inventing the first integrated fire hydrant system along with 150 U.S. patents, many related to the Holly Steam Combination Company
 * Mark Hopkins, Jr., 1813–1878, lawyer and businessman who lived in Reynales Basin (east of Gasport in Niagara County) and later Lockport from c. 1829 to c. 1848; eventually became one of the "Big Four" of California (i.e. The Central Pacific Railroad) with partners Stanford, Crocker, and Huntington that was formed in 1861
 * Washington Hunt, former Governor of New York
 * Michael Huskey, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Tom Jolls, TV weatherman
 * William R. Kenan, Jr., businessman
 * Benajah Mallory, Upper Canada political figure
 * William E. Miller, American prosecutor at Nuremberg War-Crimes trials; member of United States House of Representatives 1951–1965; Republican National Committee Chairman 1961–1964; Republican Party Vice President nominee on 1964 Goldwater-Miller ticket; only practicing Catholic to be nominated for national office by the party until Paul Ryan in 2012; later starred in American Express "Do you know me?" commercials
 * Charles F. Mitchell, former US Congressman
 * Aaron Albert Mossell, first African American to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
 * Jeremy O'Day, retired CFL player
 * Chauncey Olcott, stage actor and songwriter, known for the ballad "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"; Olcott spent summers as a youth in Lockport in an "Irish shanty" with his maternal grandmother
 * Charles Gilbert Peterson, former mayor and contractor
 * Gilbert Peterson, contractor of multiple waterworks and reservoirs projects along with expansion of the Erie Canal; superintendent of both the Western and Eastern divisions of the Erie Canal
 * Jesse Peterson, presidential elector and industrialist, president of the United Indurated Fibre Company
 * Lyman C. Pettit, founder and first president of the Pentecostal Collegiate Institute (now Eastern Nazarene College)
 * Thomas Stinson, Hamilton, Ontario, businessman
 * The Seven Sutherland Sisters, long-haired singing group traveling with Barnum and Bailey's "Greatest Show on Earth"
 * Burt Van Horn, former US Congressman
 * Thomas Wall, Wisconsin businessman and state legislator
 * Samuel Works, former New York State Senator

Notable businesses

 * Yahoo operates a large data center to the west of the city.
 * First Niagara Bank, founded in 1870 as Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank, has grown to include branches throughout New York and Pennsylvania and, with the April 2011 acquisition of NewAlliance Bank based in New Haven, Connecticut, is one of the largest regional banks in the country.
 * General Motors, Lockport was founded in 1910 as the Harrison Radiator Company for the purpose of designing, manufacturing, and selling automotive radiators and components. Since that time the company has flourished into a lean manufacturing site that produces a wide array of Powertrain Cooling and HVAC components and systems. The company has historically been a significant employer of the local population and currently employs almost 1400 people.
 * The Palace Theatre a neoclassical theatre, was constructed by Charles Dickinson beginning in 1922 and opening July 18, 1925. During opening, Lock City Theater Company President A. Edmund Lee was quoted as saying it was "built not for the aristocracy, but for all the people.” It is designed with a mix of art deco and Italian Renaissance styles complete with wall and ceiling murals. The theatre underwent an interior redesign in 1936, with John Eberson as the architect. In 1969, the Palace Theatre closed its doors, and it stood vacant until it was bought by Granchelli Real Estate in 1972. Although there was talk of demolishing the theatre, the Palace reopened later that same year "under either direct or indirect management of the Dipson Theatres chain." The theatre underwent restorations in 1973, and it reopened in 1974. By 1999 profits started to dwindle as other businesses began to leave Lockport's downtown area and patrons became less frequent. Later that same year, "Curtain Up Productions" leased the space until 2003, when the theatre was sold to Historic Palace Theatre Inc., a community-based not-for-profit organization which has maintained its commitment to keeping the theatre active. In 2021, the Palace Theatre finished its most recent restoration project at a cost of $4.1 million, with "$600,000 coming through Lockport's Downtown Revitalization Initiative award."

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Theorema Egregium

Gauss's Theorema Egregium (Latin for "Remarkable Theorem") is a major result of differential geometry, proved by Carl Friedrich Gauss in 1827, that concerns the curvature of surfaces. The theorem says that Gaussian curvature can be determined entirely by measuring angles, distances and their rates on a surface, without reference to the particular manner in which the surface is embedded in the ambient 3-dimensional Euclidean space. In other words, the Gaussian curvature of a surface does not change if one bends the surface without stretching it. Thus the Gaussian curvature is an intrinsic invariant of a surface.

Gauss presented the theorem in this manner (translated from Latin):

 * Thus the formula of the preceding article leads itself to the remarkable Theorem. If a curved surface is developed upon any other surface whatever, the measure of curvature in each point remains unchanged.

The theorem is "remarkable" because the definition of Gaussian curvature makes ample reference to the specific way the surface is embedded in 3-dimensional space, and it is quite surprising that the result does not depend on its embedding in spite of all bending and twisting deformations undergone.

In modern mathematical terminology, the theorem may be stated as follows:

"The Gaussian curvature of a surface is invariant under local isometry."

Elementary applications

A sphere of radius R has constant Gaussian curvature which is equal to 1/R2. At the same time, a plane has zero Gaussian curvature. As a corollary of Theorema Egregium, a piece of paper cannot be bent onto a sphere without crumpling. Conversely, the surface of a sphere cannot be unfolded onto a flat plane without distorting the distances. If one were to step on an empty egg shell, its edges have to split in expansion before being flattened. Mathematically, a sphere and a plane are not isometric, even locally. This fact is significant for cartography: it implies that no planar (flat) map of Earth can be perfect, even for a portion of the Earth's surface. Thus every cartographic projection necessarily distorts at least some distances.

The catenoid and the helicoid are two very different-looking surfaces. Nevertheless, each of them can be continuously bent into the other: they are locally isometric. It follows from Theorema Egregium that under this bending the Gaussian curvature at any two corresponding points of the catenoid and helicoid is always the same. Thus isometry is simply bending and twisting of a surface without internal crumpling or tearing, in other words without extra tension, compression, or shear.

An application of the theorem is seen when a flat object is somewhat folded or bent along a line, creating rigidity in the perpendicular direction. This is of practical use in construction, as well as in a common pizza-eating strategy: A flat slice of pizza can be seen as a surface with constant Gaussian curvature 0. Gently bending a slice must then roughly maintain this curvature (assuming the bend is roughly a local isometry). If one bends a slice horizontally along a radius, non-zero principal curvatures are created along the bend, dictating that the other principal curvature at these points must be zero. This creates rigidity in the direction perpendicular to the fold, an attribute desirable for eating pizza, as it holds its shape long enough to be consumed without a mess. This same principle is used for strengthening in corrugated materials, most familiarly with corrugated fiberboard and corrugated galvanised iron, and in some forms of potato chips as well.

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Newfane (CDP), New York

Newfane is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Newfane in Niagara County, New York, United States, along State Route 78. The population was 3,822 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Newfane is located at 43.28528°N, -78.70111°W (43.285356, -78.701379).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,129 people, 1,130 households, and 820 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 670.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 255.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.73% White, 0.67% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 1,130 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% 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 3.09.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,924, and the median income for a family was $48,869. Males had a median income of $37,599 versus $23,702 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,709. About 8.0% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Wilson, New York

Wilson is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 5,993 at the 2010 census. The town was named after an early settler, Reuben Wilson, who built and dwelt in a log cabin on the shore of Lake Ontario at the site of what would become the Village of Wilson.

The Town of Wilson is on the northern border of the county and contains a village, also called Wilson.

History
The Town of Wilson was established in 1818 from the town of Porter. The origin of the town name is Reuben Wilson, one of the earliest pioneers of the town.

The Morse Cobblestone Farmhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 51.5 square miles (133.3 km2), of which 49.5 square miles (128.3 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2) (3.75%) is water.

The Town of Wilson is on the south shore of Lake Ontario.

North–south highway New York State Route 425 (Wilson-Cambria Road) intersects New York State Route 18 (Seaway Trail) in Wilson village.

Adjacent cities and towns

 * Town of Porter - west
 * Town of Lewiston - southwest
 * Town of Newfane - east
 * Town of Cambria - south
 * Lake Ontario - north

Major highways in the Town of Wilson

 * [[Image:NY-18.svg|20px]] New York State Route 18 (Lake Rd., Creek Rd.), East-West Highway across the north part of town roughly paralleling Lake Ontario from Porter town line to the Newfane town line.
 * [[Image:NY-93.svg|20px]] New York State Route 93 (Youngstown-Lockport Rd.), east–west roadway through the southwest part of town from the Cambria town line to the Porter town line.
 * [[Image:NY-425.svg|22px]] New York State Route 425 (Cambria-Wilson Rd.), (Lake Street), north–south roadway through the town from its northern terminus with NY 18 to the Cambria town line.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,840 people, 2,224 households, and 1,672 families residing in the town. The population density was 117.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,438 housing units at an average density of 49.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.57% White, 0.38% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 2,224 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,557, and the median income for a family was $47,180. Males had a median income of $40,750 versus $23,494 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,654. About 3.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Nearby locations

 * Coolidge Beach – A shoreline hamlet west of Roosevelt Beach
 * Dorwood Park – A location west of South Wilson.
 * East Wilson – A hamlet near the eastern town line on Chestnut Road.
 * Elberta – A hamlet in the western part of the town south of Wilson village.
 * Hollands International Airport (85N) – A small grass strip general aviation airport, located near the eastern town line. It is used for parachute jumping.
 * Hopkins Beach – A shoreline hamlet near the western county line.
 * Pleasant Corners – A hamlet on NY-425 at Braley Road.
 * Roosevelt Beach – A shoreline hamlet west of Wilson village.
 * South Wilson – A hamlet south of Wilson village on the Cambria-Wilson Road (NY-425).
 * Sunset Beach – A shoreline hamlet on the west side of Wilson village.
 * Twelve Mile Creek – A stream that flows into Lake Ontario at the Wilson-Tuscarora State Park, west of Wilson village.
 * Wilson – The Village of Wilson is on the Lake Ontario shore at the junction of routes NY-18 and NY-425.
 * Wilson-Tuscarora State Park – A lakeside park west of Wilson village.
 * Woodland Heights – A lakeside hamlet near the northeast part of the town.

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Boonville (village), New York

Boonville is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 2,072 at the 2010 census. The village is named after Gerrit Boon, an agent of the Holland Land Company.

The Village of Boonville is within the Town of Boonville in the northern part of Oneida County, north of Utica.

History
The first settlement, initiated by Gerrit Boon from Leiden, the Netherlands, was made in 1795. The village was incorporated in 1855. The original name of the community, provided by Boon, was "Kortenaer" (after Egbert Bartholomeusz Kortenaer, a Dutch admiral).

Andrew Edmunds was credited with being the founder of Boonville. Edmunds had arrived with Garrit Boon, who is believed to be the first to attempt permanent settlement in Boonville in the spring of 1795. Both men arrived together, constructed a sawmill on Mill Creek, only for it to be completely destroyed by fire when adding a gristmill. As winter approached, Boon and Edmunds relocated to Barneveld to return in the spring to rebuild the saw mills and welcome other settlers on behalf of the land company.

In 1812 or 1819 the Hulbert House was established and currently stands on the town square in Boonville. This inn is known as the first two-story building to be built in the village of Boonville. Although, historians disagree as to which year the Hulbert House was built, they agree that it was built by Ephraim Owens.

In the 1800s it is said to have been the most famous hotel between Erie Canal and the St. Lawrence River. The Hulbert House was originally built as a hotel and inn and has the same functions in current day. The Hulbert House welcomes travelers for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a relaxing overnight stay. While it has changed ownership throughout the years, the Hulbert House is still continuing its tradition which began over 180 years ago.

In the 1830s to the 1850s the Black River Canal was designed and constructed to connect the Erie Canal(Barge) to the Black River from Rome to Boonville - a distance of 25 miles. This section, connecting Rome and Boonville, is known as the Southern section of the overland canal. It's constructed of 70 locks to lift the boats and water 693 feet. The Northern section of the overland canal connected Boonville and Lyons Falls, 10 miles in distance and requiring 39 locks to descend the boats and water 386 feet. In all, the Black River Canal had 109 locks and is still a world record.

The Black River Canal had a vital role in the livelihood of the North Countries growth and prosperity, giving it access to Eastern and Midwestern markets to help preserve, house, and display artifacts from the canal era. A museum was constructed. The museum is located on a site formerly occupied by Titus Powers Iron Works, built circa 1850 near the Main Street Bridge. Later this site became the Holdrige and Gilbert Foundry and Machine Shop.

In 1933, a significant clash occurred between the state police and farmers here.

In 1983, a tornado ripped through Boonville.

In 2004, Ethan Allen Interiors, a major employer in the village, closed down leaving many residents looking for work.

The Boonville Historic District, Erwin Library and Pratt House, Black River Canal Warehouse, Five Lock Combine and Locks 37 and 38, Black River Canal, and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Boonville is located at 43.48306°N, -75.33194°W (43.483201, -75.331945).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2), all land.

Boonville is at the convergence of NYS Route 12, NYS Route 12D, NYS Route 46 and NYS Route 294.

The geographic region is called the Tug Hill Plateau.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,138 people, 877 households, and 537 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,202.0 PD/sqmi. There were 960 housing units at an average density of 539.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.49% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 877 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,013, and the median income for a family was $36,050. Males had a median income of $28,583 versus $22,219 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,870. About 8.8% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
The NYS Woodsmen's Field Days is held annually, on the third full weekend in August. This event includes forestry exhibits, fireworks, greased pole climb, lumberjack contest, and woods craftsmen. Starts with the Woodsmen's Parade. Contestants travel from as far away as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to compete in the Lumberjack festivals.

The Woodsmen's Field Days is a nonprofit organization founded by Frank Reed in 1948, designed to celebrate the forestry industry in general. This Field Days has a variety of exhibits and demonstrations targeting both the professional logger and the average firewood cutter. With the help of many interested volunteers the Field Days has evolved into one of the leading lumberjack contest in the United States.

The Boonville Snow Festival held annually in late January consist of vintage snowmobile races, ice sculptures, parade, and fireworks. Local area businesses join in on the Festival of Lights sponsored by the Boonville Chamber of Commerce.

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Boonville, New York

Boonville is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The town is in the northeastern section of the county. The population was 4,555 at the 2010 census. The town includes a village, also called Boonville. The town and village are named after Gerrit Boon, an agent of the Holland Land Company. The current mayor is Judith Dellerba.

History
The town was first settled circa 1795. The Town of Boonville was created in 1805 from the Town of Leyden.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.6 square miles (188.0 km2), of which 71.9 square miles (186.2 km2) is land and 0.7 square mile (1.8 km2) (0.95%) is water.

The northern town line is the border of Lewis County, and the eastern town boundary is the Black River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,572 people, 1,781 households, and 1,209 families residing in the town. The population density was 63.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,138 housing units at an average density of 29.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.21% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 1,781 households, of which 31.3% had children under 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size 2.98.

In the town, the population was 24.5% under 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% age 65 or older. The median age was 39. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household was $36,744, and the median for a family $40,845. Males had a median income of $30,992 versus $21,362 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,704. About 8.2% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under 18 and 9.9% of those 65 or over.

Recreation
Boonville is a snowmobile tourist destination and has revitalized the Snow Festivals. Consequently, it has accepted the nickname "The Snow Capital of the East." In 2008 more than 6,000 people traveled to the Oneida County Fairgrounds in Boonville to watch vintage and professional snowmobile races on a half-mile oval ice track. In 2013 over 44,000 people visited the fairgrounds to attend the annual Woodsmen's Field Days, setting a record for attendance.

The fairgrounds in Boonville are also home of Oneida County Fair and the Woodsman Field Days.

The former Black River Canal was constructed to connect to the Erie Canal.

Communities and locations in the Town of Boonville

 * Alder Creek - A hamlet at the junction of state routes 12 and 28.
 * Alder Creek Station - A location in the southeastern part of the town, west of Alder Creek.
 * Boonville - The Village of Boonville is on NY 12 at 12D.
 * Hawkinsville - A hamlet east of Boonville village, near the Black River.
 * Hurlbutville - A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Jackson Hill - An elevation located south of Boonville.
 * Park Hill - An elevation located east of Boonville.
 * Pixley Falls - A waterfall located within Pixley Falls State Park.
 * Pixley Falls State Park - Located on NY 46 several miles south of the Village of Boonville and adjacent to Hurlbutville.
 * Potato Hill - An elevation located southeast of Boonville.
 * Sperry Hill - An elevation located east of Boonville.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Boonville has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Seasonal climate vary greatly as winters are freezing and very snowy and summers are warm. Precipitation occurs at about the same amount for each month and is greater than areas to the south. However, precipitation in the winter comes with significant snowfall due to the lake effect.

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Bridgewater (CDP), New York

Bridgewater is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 470 at the 2010 census.

The hamlet is within the Town of Bridgewater at the junction of U.S. Route 20 and N.Y. Route 8. It was an incorporated village from 1825 to 2014.

History
The village was incorporated in 1825. The Unadilla Valley Railroad had its northern terminus at Bridgewater. An extensive tannery was last run by the Hiteman Leather Co. in the neighboring town of West Winfield (Herkimer County) and more recently was a superfund cleanup site, also in West Winfield.

The Brick Store Building and Bridgewater Railroad Station are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On March 18, 2014, voters approved a referendum by a vote of 40 to 8 to dissolve the village on December 31, 2014. As of January 1, 2015, the Town of Bridgewater assumed responsibility for the area of the former village.

Geography
Bridgewater is located at 42.88°N, -75.25°W (42.8793, -75.2505).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of 0.6 square mile (1.6 km2), all land.

The hamlet is at the border of Madison and Otsego counties.

Bridgewater is at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and NY 8.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 579 people, 204 households, and 151 families residing in what was then a village. The population density was 943.7 PD/sqmi. There were 221 housing units at an average density of 360.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.45% White, 0.69% Black or African American, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 204 households, out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.1% 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 2.84 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,788, and the median income for a family was $28,409. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $21,071 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,995. About 11.3% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Asher Tyler, former U.S. Congressman

title: Bridgewater (CDP), New York


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Bridgewater, New York

Bridgewater is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,522 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Bridgewater is on the southern border of the county. The town has a former village called Bridgewater near the southern town line. The town and hamlet were named after the Duke of Bridgewater.

History
The first settlement took place circa 1788. The Town of Bridgewater was formed from the Town of Sangerfield in 1797. Bridgewater was the first municipality in New York State to elect an African American mayor, Everett Holmes, in 1974.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 23.9 square miles (61.8 km$2$), all land. U.S. 20 crosses the southern part of the town, where it intersects NY 8.

The southern town line is the border of Madison and Otsego counties. The eastern town line is the border of Herkimer County.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 1,671 people, 596 households, and 454 families in the town. The population density was 70.1 PD/sqmi. There were 639 housing units at an average density of 26.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.31% White, 0.78% Black or African American, 0.78% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02%.

Of the 596 households 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.5% of households were one person and 7.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.12.

The age distribution was 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median household income was $30,724 and the median family income was $33,750. Males had a median income of $29,074 versus $20,956 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,875. About 7.9% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Bridgewater

 * Babcock Hill – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Bridgewater – A hamlet on US Route 20 near the southern town line. It was an incorporated village, but dissolved in 2014.
 * Hobin Corners – A hamlet near the western town line on US Route 20.
 * Mapledale – A hamlet near the center of the town.
 * North Bridgewater – A hamlet in the northern part of the town on NY Route 8.
 * Tassel Hill – Highest point in Oneida County. Located in the northwest part of the town, on the borders of Marshall, Paris, and Sangerfield, townships.

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Camden (village), New York

Camden is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 2,231 at the 2010 census.

The Village of Camden is located inside the Town of Camden at the intersection of Routes NY-13 and NY-69.

History
The W. H. Dorrance House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.3 square miles (5.9 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,330 people, 920 households, and 598 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,030.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,000 housing units at an average density of 442.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.30% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 920 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,767, and the median income for a family was $39,063. Males had a median income of $31,736 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,303. About 10.3% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Todd Gordon, Former NASCAR Championship winning crew chief and current radio announcer.
 * Lorimer Rich, the architect who designed the Tomb of the Unknowns in Washington, D.C., born and lived in Camden.

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Camden, New York

Camden is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 4,934 at the 2010 census.

The town of Camden contains a village also called Camden. The town is in the northwestern part of Oneida County and is northwest of the City of Rome.

History
The first settlement took place circa 1792. The town was formed from the Town of Mexico in 1799. Camden is home to International Wire, which is its largest employer. The town has only two stop lights, with the second one installed in 1999.

The population of Camden in 1800 was 354.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.1 sqmi, of which 54.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.22%) is water.

The town is north-northwest of Oneida Lake. The western town line is the border of Oswego County.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Camden has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Camden was 98 F on August 30, 2022, while the coldest temperature recorded was -41 F on February 11, 1979.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,028 people, 1,881 households, and 1,346 families residing in the town. The population density was 93.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,020 housing units at an average density of 37.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.11% White, 0.38% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 1,881 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,035, and the median income for a family was $44,402. Males had a median income of $31,940 versus $22,730 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,644. About 9.5% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
The Camden school district is the second largest geographically in New York state. It includes not only the town of Camden itself, but also part or all of the towns of Annsville, Florence, Osceola, and Vienna.

Elementary students in the Camden school district attend one of two schools:
 * Camden Elementary in the village of Camden, and
 * McConnellsville Elementary in the town of Vienna.

All of these students proceed to middle and Camden High School.

Forest Park
Location: Forest Park is located in Camden, off Route 13. The park starts at Ripley Drive and continues to complete a 1.75 mile lap. Emmons Brook and Cob Brook run through the park. The park is closed to everyone except skiers during the winter due to the paths being stocked with snow. Forest Park also contains an apartment building and a cemetery.

History: Forest Park was once owned and named after Mr. Alva Raymond. Before the park was owned by Raymond, the woodland area belonged to the Ransom Estate and before that it was owned by Mr Daniel Parke; both were pioneers in Camden's development. The first purchase of the park consisted of sixty-two acres in 1891. The second purchase in 1897 consisted of forty acres. The price as a whole ultimately totaled twenty-four hundred dollars. The park now consists of 117 acres and has many more pavilions.

Attractions: Most of Camden's residents visit the park during the spring and summer months. The park is an area for many leisure activities “this 117 acre park is known for its miles of paved roads for walking, jogging, and biking”. The park is also home to summer picnics, family reunions and is also a hot spot for photographers. Many graduation parties and church events are held at the park as well.

Forest Park Cemetery: Forest Park Cemetery is located about a half of a mile south of Camden across from Oneida Savings Bank. Mrs. Clarissa Ranson and her husband bought the first plot in 1840. There has been a record kept of all burials in the cemetery since 1845. Many of the bodies were transferred from old Protestant cemeteries in 1876.

Communities and locations in the Town of Camden

 * Camden – The Village of Camden is at the junction of NY 13 and NY 69.
 * Hillsboro – A hamlet west of Camden village.
 * Preston Hill – A location south of Camden village.
 * Westdale – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.

Notable People

 * Todd Gordon, former NASCAR crew chief and radio announcer.
 * Lynn Lovenguth, baseball player.

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New Hartford (village), New York

 * For other places with this name, see New Hartford (disambiguation).

New Hartford is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,847 at the 2010 census. The name was provided by early settlers from New Hartford, Connecticut.

The Village of New Hartford is inside the Town of New Hartford, near the border with Utica.

History
The village was founded in 1789 by the construction of a log cabin by the Sanger family, who later constructed mills nearby. The village was a commercial success, until the opening of the Erie Canal gave Utica a big advantage.

The village of New Hartford was incorporated in 1869.

The village Fire Department was started in 1901. The NHFD provides fire protection and advanced life support emergency medical service to the village and portions of the town of New Hartford. These communities are served by an active corps of 98 volunteer firefighters. Based on dispatch records, it is the busiest volunteer fire department in Oneida County.

There are a few houses along Oxford Road that were used to hide slaves on the Underground Railroad.

St. Stephen's Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Geography
New Hartford is located at 43.06917°N, -75.28833°W (43.069169, -75.28846).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,886 people, 857 households, and 501 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,087.0 PD/sqmi. There were 901 housing units at an average density of 1,474.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.98% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 857 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,563, and the median income for a family was $56,406. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $27,139 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,177. About 3.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

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New Hartford, New York

New Hartford is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 21,874. The name of New Hartford was provided by a settler family from Hartford, Connecticut.

The Town of New Hartford contains a village named New Hartford. New Hartford is the largest suburb of Utica, which is located directly north of the town and village.

History
New Hartford was settled in March 1788 when Jedediah Sanger, who was bankrupted in 1784 by a fire at his farm in Jaffrey, New Hampshire and afterwards moved to the area.

Common history
According to the earliest recorded history (Annals and Recollections of Oneida County, Jones, 1851), Sanger bought 1000 acres, the land was sold at a price of fifty cents an acre. This land, thought to be separated into two equal parts by the Sauquoit Creek, was part of the Town of Whitestown at the time. Within a year, Sanger sold the area east of the creek to Joseph Higbee, the areas' second resident, for one dollar per acre. A subsequent survey found this area was 600 acres.

Possible inaccuracy
This narrative of a 1000-acre purchase by Sanger for $500 and the ensuing resale to Higbee of half the land for $500 (a 100% profit) is repeated in The History of Oneida County, New York by Samuel W. Durant, 1878 which used the Jones' Annals of 1851 as a primary reference. The story was expressed in an address at the 1888 New Hartford Centennial by Henry Hurlburt, again citing Jones' Annals as his source. It is again repeated in Our County and Its People: A Descriptive Work on Oneida County, New York, Wager, 1896.

However, a footnote in Transactions of the Oneida Historical Society at Utica, New Hartford Centennial, 1889, which documented the 1888 centennial, questions the validity of the story through research of property deed records. The footnote cites one deed for the sale of four 492 acre lots from John G. Leake to Sanger in November 1790 for approximately $1.16 per acre (US dollars were not the currency in use at the time), and another deed shows the sale of one of the four lots to Higbee in December 1791 for approximately $1.06 per acre. Also listed is a deed conveying 234 acres to Sanger from George Washington and George Clinton for $1.27 per acre in 1790. From the recorded deeds, the land Sanger sold to Hibgee was sold for slightly less than the price originally paid by Sanger.

In spite of the research done in 1889, the original story is popularly told. This version can be found at the Town of New Hartford website and is attributed to the New Hartford Historical Society:

"Sanger traveled to Philadelphia and purchased 1,000 acres of land at $.50 per acre on credit from George Washington and George Clinton. The following year he shrewdly sold a little over half the land on the east side of the Sauquoit Creek to Joseph Higbee (Higby) at $1.00 per acre."

Other land
Present-day New Hartford covers over 16,000 acres in area, considerably more than that contained in Sanger's original purchases. Sanger's purchase had been part of the Coxe Patent, land purchased directly from the colonial government of New York.

Other portions of New Hartford is made up of land from the following Patents:

 * Cosby's Manor, 22,000 acres deeded on January 2, 1734, to Joseph Worrell and 10 others.
 * Sadaqueda (Sauquoit) Patent, 48,000 acres deeded on June 25, 1736, to Fredrick Morris, Lendert Gasenvoort and others.
 * Coxe Patent, 76,000 acres deeded on May 30, 1770, to William Coxe, Daniel Coxe, Rebecca Coxe, John Tabor Kempe and his wife Grace (Coxe). Daniel, William, and Rebecca were the children of Daniel Coxe, Jr. and grandchildren of Daniel Coxe. Kempe was Attorney General of New York at the time and remained loyal to England during the Revolution. As a loyalist, his property was confiscated after the war and the Coxe patent was divided with General George Washington, General DeWitt Clinton, and Colonel Marinus Willett owning large parts of the patent.
 * Bayard Patent, 50,000 acres deeded on June 12, 1771, to William Bayard, Alexander Ellis, and fifty-three others

Early settlers
In 1789, Sanger relocated his family to the settlement and erected a sawmill. A gristmill was added in 1790. Both mills utilized the water of the Sauquoit for power.

Another early settler was General Oliver Collins (1762–1838), Connecticut native, Revolutionary War veteran and father of future Congressman Ela Collins. Collins settled a farm in the area then known as Middle Settlement in 1789 and resided there until his death. Shortly after arriving, he was commissioned Captain in the local militia and rose to the rank of Brigadier-general at the time of the War of 1812. Eli Butler arrived from Middletown, Connecticut, also in 1789.

John French (1766–1839) arrived from New Hampshire in 1792 and settled another farm, as did Colonel Nathan Seward (1758–1815) of Connecticut, also a Revolutionary War veteran.

Other settlers included Nathan Seward, Ashbel Beach, Amos Ives, Solomon Blodget, Salmon Butler, Joel Blair, Agift Hill, Stephen Bushnell, Joseph Jennings.

Captain David Risley, Revolutionary War veteran and brother Allen Risley, and Truman and Webster Kellogg settled in the area that is now the hamlet of Washington Mills.

There were two families named Olmstead, and a Seymour, Hurlburt, Kilborn, and Montague. More settlers from Connecticut were Henry Blackstone, Zenas Gibbs, Ashbel Tylor, and Nehemiah Ensworth (from Canterbury), all arriving in 1791. The first child born to the settlers was Uriel H. Kellogg.

Civic formation
Thirty-nine years after Sanger arrived, the Town of New Hartford was created on April 12, 1827, formed from the Town of Whitestown. Whitestown originally contained all of New York state west of Herkimer, and was subsequently split into many counties and towns with New Hartford being the last. The legislative act was entitled "An Act to Divide the Town of Whitestown, in the County of Oneida." The early settlers had adopted the name New Hartford for the settlement, and the name was retained for the town.

The first town meeting was held on April 24, 1827, and the following positions were filled: Town supervisor, Town Clerk, Assessors (3), Commissioner of Highways (3), Overseers of the Poor (2), Collector, Commissioners of Common Schools (3), Inspectors of Schools (3).

Seven years later, the town was enlarged, with a piece of the Town of Kirkland by legislative act on April 26, 1834.

The legislature passed an act on November 22, 1855, transferring a small part of New Hartford, Westmoreland, and Whitestown to Kirkland, enabling the hamlet of Clark Mills to be contained entirely within Kirkland instead of being partly within four different towns.

Village of New Hartford

Many manufacturing ventures started in New Hartford after its settlement and throughout the 19th century.

The Village of New Hartford was incorporated in 1870, from approximately 406 acres of the town by a vote of 32 to 9. On December 21, 1871, the area of the village east of the Sauquoit Creek was reverted to the town.

Early manufacturing and commerce

 * Carpets: Ingrain carpets were made on the first ingrain loom in the state by an Englishman named Butterfield. Ingrain carpets are a reversible, flat weave carpet popular from the 18th century to the early 20th century. This form of carpeting has no pile and the pattern is shown in opposing colors on both faces, making it possible to turn the carpet over when one side was worn or soiled.
 * Nails: The first cut nails made in the state were produced by Jonathan Richardson, who purchased wine and liquor casks and made cut nails from the iron hoops of the casks.
 * Tanneries were established by Thomas and Ezekiel Williams, and another by Stephen Childs.
 * Paper and Textiles: Factories were established for the production of paper, batting, cotton cloth, and knitted fabric.

The earliest manufacturing operations were concentrated along the Sauquoit Creek and utilized water as the primary power source. The power of the creek was the reason that New Hartford had such extensive manufacturing operations for a town of its size. Business in New Hartford exceeded that of Utica due to the water power of the creek. Most factories later transitioned to steam power.

Another boon to the economy of New Hartford was the Seneca Turnpike, a toll road connecting Utica to the western part of the state. The Seneca Road Company was formed in 1800 to improve the main road running west from Utica, NY and operate it as a toll road or turnpike. The original road ran north of New Hartford, but Jedediah Sanger purchased stock in the company and through his influence, the turnpike was routed through New Hartford. The turnpike traffic made New Hartford prosper, outstripping other towns in the area and rivaling neighboring Utica until the Erie Canal was constructed through Utica, removing most cross-state traffic from New Hartford. Utica then grew into a large city and New Hartford continues to this day to be a suburb.

Education
New Hartford is served by the New Hartford Central School District. In 2016, the border between the Utica City School District and New Hartford Central School District was identified by the non-profit EdBuild as the 12th most segregating school district borders in the United States.

Elementary schools

 * Bradley Elementary School
 * E.R. Hughes Elementary School
 * Robert E. Myles Elementary School

Middle schools

 * Ralph W. Perry Junior High School

High schools

 * New Hartford Senior High School

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.5 sqmi, of which 25.4 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.46%) is water.

The eastern town line is formed by the boundaries of the towns of Litchfield and Frankfort in Herkimer County.

Historic Places
The following is listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

 * St. Stephen's Church

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 21,172 people, 8,601 households, and 5,625 families residing in the town. The population density was 834.1 people per square mile (322.1/km2. There were 9,084 housing units at an average density of 357.9 per square mile 138.2/km2.  The racial makeup of the town was 96.03% White, 0.80% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 2.34% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 8,601 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.6% 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 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,991, and the median income for a family was $60,843. Males had a median income of $40,046 versus $28,532 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,528. About 3.4% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

42% of New Hartford residents ages 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

Communities and locations in New Hartford

 * Chadwicks – A hamlet near the southern town line.
 * New Hartford – A village in the eastern part of the town.
 * Washington Mills – A hamlet south of New Hartford village on NY 8.
 * New York Mills – A village north of New Hartford village approximately one-third within the town and the remainder within the town of Whitestown.

Notable people

 * Waleed Abdalati, raised in New Hartford, Class of 1982, served as NASA Chief Scientist and is Currently Director of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
 * Derek Bard, professional golfer, currently on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
 * Joe Bonamassa, (born May 8, 1977) is an American blues rock guitarist and singer.
 * Joel de la Fuente, actor.
 * Chuck Garvey and Al Schnier are guitarists in the jam band moe.
 * Grace Lin, children’s book author.
 * Frederick S. Martin, former US Congressman.
 * Roswell B. Mason, Mayor of Chicago during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
 * William John Murphy, born in 1839. Murphy is the founder of the city of Glendale, Arizona.
 * Henry Palmer, born in 1827. Palmer was a surgeon in the Union Army during the Civil War.
 * James Wilson Seaton, Wisconsin lawyer and legislator.
 * Claudia Tenney, lawyer, publisher, commentator and politician.
 * Maria Van Kerkhove, an infectious disease epidemiologist who is the technical lead of the COVID-19 response and the head of the emerging diseases and zoonosis unit at the World Health Organization (WHO).
 * Andy Van Slyke, born December 21, 1960, in Utica) raised in New Hartford, is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder and former first base coach for the Detroit Tigers. He is currently the first base coach for the Seattle Mariners.
 * William Williams Printer and publisher, elder of Presbyterian Church
 * Mike Zalewski, professional hockey player in the NHL.
 * Steven Zalewski, professional hockey player in the NHL.

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Remsen (village), New York

Remsen is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 431 at the 2020 census.

The Village of Remsen is in the southwestern part of the Town of Remsen.

The Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts (FOTA) is held in late September. The first Barn Festival was in 1980. Thousands of visitors attend this yearly event on Main street.

The Mohawk, Adirondack and Northern Railroad (MHWA) Railroad crosses the town. The Adirondack Scenic Railroad utilizes the MHWA's trackage from Utica to just north of the village, diverting onto its own trackage (former NYC Adirondack Division)

History
Oneida County was formed and Remsen Township was organized on March 15, 1798. The Village of Remsen was incorporated in 1845. Remsen Township was divided and the Town of Forestport was formed on November 24, 1869.

Geography
Remsen is located at 43.3275°N, -75.18667°W (43.327589, -75.186734).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.4 square mile (1.0 km2), all land. Cincinnati Creek flows through the village from north to south.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 431 people, 202 households and 136 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,431.9 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 617.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.18% White, 0.75% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.75% Asian, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 202 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no male present, and 32.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.

27.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median household income was $29,485 and the median family income was $32,625. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,625. About 17.5% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Remsen (village), New York


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Remsen, New York

Remsen is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,929 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Henry Remsen, an early settler. The Town of Remsen contains a village also named Remsen. The town is north of the city of Utica.

History
Remsen was named for Henry Remsen II, the original proprietor of the township and the inheritor of the Remsenburgh patent, which embraced some 48000 acre in Oneida and Herkimer counties and was granted in 1766 (later regranted by the Legislature in 1787) to Remsen and four other New York merchants. Remsen, a New York City merchant and owner of Henry Remsen Jr. & Co., was the descendant of some of the earliest Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam.

The town was first settled around 1792, when Barnabas Mitchell of Meriden, Connecticut settled in the area and began clearing a farm which was subsequently owned by his son Milo, and became known as the 'Milo Mitchell place.' Soon afterwards, Mitchell was joined by Nathaniel Rockwood, John Bonner, Perez Farr, Bettis Le Clerc, Jonah Dayton, John Kent and Shubael Cross, all of whom came from New England to settle in Remsen. In September 1795, five families from Wales settled in the vicinity, marking the beginning of a substantial Welsh presence in the area. The Town of Remsen was formed in 1798 from part of the Town of Norway in Herkimer County, New York when Oneida County was formed. In 1869, part of Remsen was used to form the new Town of Forestport.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.9 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 1.5 sqmi (4.04%) is water.

The eastern town line is the border of Herkimer County. The Black River, widened into Kayuta Lake by a dam, defines the northern part of the town. Remsen is at the border of the Adirondack Park.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,958 people, 745 households, and 517 families residing in the town. The population density was 55.3 PD/sqmi. There were 991 housing units at an average density of 28.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.26% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.41% Asian, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 745 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,968, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $22,989 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,394. About 8.5% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Historic buildings

 * Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church (1831)

Notable people
Erin Hamlin, the first American woman to win a luge World Championship title, at the 2009 championships, and the first American to win an Olympic medal in the luge singles competition, winning bronze in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Major General Baron von Steuben is interred in Remsen at the Steuben Memorial State Historic Site which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Education
The town and village of Remsen is served by the Remsen Central School District. Timothy Jenny serves as Superintendent of the District which includes Remsen Elementary (PK-6th grades), and Remsen Junior-Senior High (7th-12th grades). As of 2018, the student population of Remsen Elementary is 244, and Remsen Junior-Senior High is 205. The mascot of both schools is the Remsen Rams. School colors are black and orange. Remsen Junior-Senior High Athletic program competes in Class D of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Athletics offered are cross country (boys and girls), soccer (boys and girls), basketball (boys and girls), volleyball (girls), cheerleading (co-ed), baseball (boys), softball (girls), track and field (boys and girls).

Communities and locations in the Town of Remsen

 * Bailey Hills – An elevation located northwest of Ninety-six Corners.
 * Bardwell Mill – A location east of Hennedaga, south of Kayuta Lake.
 * Kayuta Lake – A lake partly in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Hinckley Reservoir – A reservoir partly in the southeastern section of the town.
 * Hennedaga – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Ninety Five Hill – An elevation west-northwest of Ninety-six Corners.
 * Ninety-six Corners – A hamlet on Route 365 near the eastern town line.
 * Remsen – The Village of Remsen is in the southwestern part of the town.

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Vernon (village), New York

Vernon is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,172 at the 2010 census.

The Village of Vernon is located east of the center of the Town of Vernon at the junction of Routes 5 and 31.

History
Vernon was incorporated on April 6, 1827.

The Vernon Center Green Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The Vernon Methodist Church was listed in 1998.

Geography
Vernon is located at 43.07944°N, -75.54°W (43.079601, -75.540204), on Skanandoa Creek ("hemlock", or "stream of hemlocks"). Skanandoa Creek was named after the famous Skenandoa.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.9 square mile (2.4 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,155 people, 499 households, and 314 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,264.5 PD/sqmi. There were 544 housing units at an average density of 595.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.92% White, 1.13% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 499 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,600, and the median income for a family was $41,375. Males had a median income of $33,984 versus $23,804 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,930. About 7.4% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Vernon (village), New York


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Vernon, New York

Vernon is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 5,408 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Vernon is on the western border of the county. The town contains a village, also named Vernon.

History
The first European settler was Josiah Bushnell, from Berkshire County, Massachusetts, who came in 1794.

The town was formed in 1802 from parts of the Towns of Augusta and Westmoreland.

Vernon was part of the original Oneida Reservation. In 1859, a remnant group of Oneida people lived in the southwestern part of the town.

In 1920, the population of the Town of Vernon was 4,522.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.1 square miles (98.7 km2), all land.

Skanandoa Creek ("hemlock", or "stream of hemlocks"), was named after the famous Skenandoa. It flows through the eastern section of town.

The western town line is the border of Madison County and is formed by the Oneida Creek.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,335 people, 2,112 households, and 1,484 families residing in the town. The population density was 139.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,266 housing units at an average density of 59.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.94% White, 0.43% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 2,112 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.0% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,339, and the median income for a family was $44,951. Males had a median income of $32,848 versus $24,076 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,523. About 7.6% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Vernon

 * Brewers Corners – A hamlet on the northern town line and north of Vernon village.
 * Eaton Hill – An elevation located south of the Village of Vernon. Partially in Madison County.
 * Gibson Hill – An elevation located south of Vernon Center.
 * Oneida Castle – The Village of Oneida Castle, northwest of Sherrill.
 * Sconondoa – A location on the north town line, near Oneida Castle, on NY 365.
 * Sherrill – The City of Sherrill, the smallest city in the state, is in the western part of the town. Unlike other cities in New York, for some purposes it falls under Vernon's jurisdiction.
 * Vernon – The Village of Vernon, centrally located in the town, east of Sherrill on NY5.
 * Vernon Center – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town, located on NY 26 and is the eastern terminus of NY 31.
 * Vernon Downs

Education
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School District operates area schools.

W.A. Wettel Elementary School is in Vernon. and the E.A. Mcallister Elementary School is in Sherrill. The area secondary schools are Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School and Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School.

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Camillus (village), New York

Camillus is a village in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,222. The village takes its name from the town in which it is located. It is part of the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The village of Camillus is in the town of Camillus, west of Syracuse. It was the home of the world-famous Camillus Cutlery Company.

History
Camillus village was part of the former Central New York Military Tract. The village was one of the first locations settled, around 1790.

A protest against the Fugitive Slave Law was formulated in the village in 1852.

The First Baptist Church of Camillus and Camillus Union Free School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On February 11, 2013, the Camillus Cutlery Company caught on fire and was burned down. The cause of the fire was the result of a spark from a cutting torch, during metal removal; no one was injured or killed as a result of the fire.

Geography
Camillus is located at 43.03917°N, -76.30778°W (43.039364, -76.307996).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.4 square mile (1.0 km2), all  land.

Camillus is southwest of Onondaga Lake and is east of New York State Route 5 and New York State Route 174.

Nine Mile Creek, passing by the village, was a source of water for the Erie Canal.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,249 people, 568 households, and 305 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,188.9 PD/sqmi. There were 627 housing units at an average density of 1,600.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.12% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 568 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,681, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $32,424 versus $26,198 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,939. About 6.9% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Camillus (village), New York


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Camillus, New York

Camillus is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 25,346.

The Town of Camillus is west of Syracuse. There is also a village named Camillus in the town. Much of the town is a western suburb of Syracuse.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.3 km2), all land.

New York State Route 5 is an east-west highway across the town. New York State Route 173 intersects NY-5 near Fairmount. New York State Route 174 intersect NY-5 near Camillus village. New York State Route 321 intersects NY-5 at Bennetts Corners. New York State Route 695 and New York State Route 297 are state highways near the east town line.

History
Most of the current-day Town of Camillus was part of the former Central New York Military Tract. Much of the southeastern portion of the town, corresponding to Fairmount, was not part of the Military Tract but was instead part of the original Onondaga Reservation territory that came under New York State control after the Treaty of Cayuga Bridge in 1795. This part of the town, originally incorporated into the Town of Onondaga, was annexed to Camillus in 1834. Joseph Sherwood, the first pioneer arrived around 1795 at the site of the village of Camillus. The Town of Camillus was formed in 1799 with land from the Town of Marcellus. Industrial development was promoted by the Erie Canal in 1825. Camillus was also on the railroad line linking Syracuse to Auburn in 1838. The Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct and Wilcox Octagon House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Camillus gained national and worldwide attention in 2018 when a resident, Michael Rotondo, a 30-year-old man, was evicted from his parents home after they sued his son. Credited by Alex Jones, his parents offered him $1,100 to stay but an offer by a pizza chain Villa Italian Kitchen gave him an offer of $1,101 as a signing bonus.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 23,152 people, 9,315 households, and 6,595 families residing in the town. The population density was 671.9 PD/sqmi. There were 9,661 housing units at an average density of 280.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.45% White, 0.95% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 9,315 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.1% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,198, and the median income for a family was $58,395. Males had a median income of $41,011 versus $29,110 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,591. About 3.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Camillus

 * Amboy – A hamlet in the north central part of Camillus on NY-173.
 * Amboy Station – A location north of Amboy.
 * Belle Isle – A location east of Amboy and adjacent to Rt. 695 and the NYS Fairgrounds.
 * Bennetts Corners – A hamlet near the western town line by the junction of NY-5 and NY-321.
 * Camillus – The Village of Camillus is in the southwestern part of the Town of Camillus.
 * Camillus Airport (NY2) – A small general aviation airport near the northern town line, approximately one mile from the former Syracuse Municipal Airport.
 * Daniluk Drive – A neighborhood near the western town line by the junction of NY-5.
 * Edgewood Garden – A neighborhood near the northern town line.
 * Fairmount – A hamlet near the eastern town line.
 * Four Winds – A group of homes located in the Hamlet of Newport
 * Fox Chapel – A neighborhood approximately five minutes from the village of Camillus.
 * Garden Terrace – A neighborhood near the northern town line.
 * Greenfield Village – A neighborhood adjacent to Amboy and across from Reed Webster park.
 * Hidden Knolls – A neighborhood just west of Fairmount, on a hill above Shove Park.
 * Memphis – A hamlet at the northern town line north of Oswego Bitters.
 * Newport – A hamlet near the northern town line.
 * Ninemile Creek – A Stream flowing through the western part of the town.
 * North Belle Isle – A hamlet near the eastern town line.
 * Orchard Village – A neighborhood near the southern town line.
 * Oswego Bitters – A hamlet in the western part of the town on Bitters Road, west of Bennetts Corners Road.
 * Parson Farms – A neighborhood near the southern town line.
 * Pioneer Farms – A neighborhood west of the Weatheridge and Fox Chapel neighborhoods and across from the Camillus Medical Center (formerly the GTE building).
 * Scenic Hills – A neighborhood on the southern town line between Kasson Road and Westvale Golf Course.
 * Sherwood Knolls – A neighborhood near the southern town line.
 * Stanley Manor – A neighborhood near the southern town line.
 * Syracuse Municipal Airport – A former airport in the northeastern part of the town. It was an early center for aviation in the county.
 * Warners – A hamlet at the northern town line, north of Newport.
 * Weatheridge – A neighborhood southeast of Camillus village bordering Pioneer Farms
 * Wellington – A neighborhood along NYS Route 5.
 * Westerlea – A neighborhood northeast of Camillus village.
 * Westview Manor – A neighborhood east of Camillus village.
 * West Genesee Terrace – A neighborhood east of Camillus village.
 * Wincrest Park – A neighborhood southeast of Camillus village.

Notable people

 * Kinsley S. Bingham, politician
 * Tom Clark, Commissioner of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)
 * Kelly Cutrone, American fashion publicist
 * Frank DiPino, Major League pitcher
 * Sara Virginia Ecker Watts Morrison, First Lady of North Carolina
 * Kim Hill, soul musician, former member of Black Eyed Peas
 * John Katko, politician
 * Fayette S. Munro, politician and lawyer
 * Francis Paddock, politician
 * Susan Wynne, American ice dancer

title: Camillus, New York