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Truxton, New York | Use mdy dates | Truxton is a town in Cortland County, New York, United States. The population was 1,133 at the 2010 census. The town is named for Commodore Thomas Truxtun, a privateer in the American Revolution and one of the US Navy's first commanding officers.
Truxton is in the northeastern part of the county, northeast of the city of Cortland. |
Truxton, New York | History | History
The region that includes Cortland County was part of the Central New York Military Tract.
The first settler arrived around 1793. The town of Truxton was formed from part of the town of Fabius (in Onondaga County) when Cortland County was created in 1808. An addition was made in 1811 to Truxton from the town of Solon. In 1858, the eastern part of Truxton was used to form the town of Cuyler.
In 1865, the population was 1,689.
The Truxton Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. |
Truxton, New York | Notable people | Notable people
John McGraw (1873–1934), Hall of Fame manager for the New York Giants in the early 20th century; was a Truxton native. His monument stands in the village of Truxton.
Mary Blanchard Lynde (1819–1897), philanthropist and social reformer |
Truxton, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.17%, is water.
The northern town line is the border of Onondaga County.
The East Branch of the Tioughnioga River passes through the town.
New York State Route 13 intersects New York State Route 91 at Truxton village. |
Truxton, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,225 people, 440 households, and 337 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 536 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.55% White, 0.57% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.
There were 440 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% 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 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,115, and the median income for a family was $41,000. Males had a median income of $29,306 versus $21,384 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,516. About 8.9% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over. |
Truxton, New York | Communities and locations in Truxton | Communities and locations in Truxton
Cheningo – A hamlet in the southern part of the town by Cheningo Creek.
Cheningo Creek A tributary of the East Branch Tioughnioga River in the southern part of Truxton.
Crains Mills – A hamlet east of Truxton village on Route 13.
Forest Lake Campground - A privately owned campground is home to 100+ families during the summer camping season.
Labrador Creek – A stream flowing southward to enter the East Branch of the Tioughnioga River near Truxton village.
Labrador Hollow Unique Area – A state-owned conservation area in the southwestern part of the town.
Labrador Mountain – A skiing area near the western town line.
Manchester Mills – A former community in the town near the East Branch Tioughnioga River.
Truxton – The hamlet of Truxton is on NY-13 and NY-91.
Tubville – A former community in the town. |
Truxton, New York | References | References |
Truxton, New York | External links | External links
Town of Truxton official website
Town of Truxton at Cortland County website
Early history of Truxton
Information about Truxton
Category:Towns in Cortland County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Virgil, New York | Use mdy dates | Virgil is a town in Cortland County, New York, United States. The population was 2,401 at the 2010 census. The name is from the Roman poet Virgil. The town is in the southwestern part of Cortland County and is south of the city of Cortland. |
Virgil, New York | History | History
The region was part of the Central New York Military Tract used to pay soldiers of the American Revolution. "Virgil" was the name of one of the townships of the Military Tract, this name being assigned by a clerk interested in the Classics.
Virgil was first settled circa 1792. The town was formed from the town of Homer in 1804. Virgil was reduced by the formation of the towns of Harford and Lapeer in 1845. Virgil also lost territory to the towns of Cortlandville and Freetown.
In 1865, the population was 2,009. |
Virgil, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.08%, is water. The eastern half of the town drains mainly via Gridley Creek to the Tioughnioga River, which flows southwards and is part of the Susquehanna River watershed, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean through the Chesapeake Bay. Water from a small southern part of the town flows south towards the East Branch of Owego Creek, also part of the Susquehanna watershed. The western half of the town, part of the Allegheny Plateau, drains primarily via Virgil Creek, as well as other streams, westward to Fall Creek, part of the Cayuga Lake watershed leading north towards Lake Ontario and thence to the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Virgil Creek, which shares a through-valley with Gridley Creek, is notable for rising above the Valley Heads Moraine and cutting through it from above.
The western town line is shared with Dryden in Tompkins County. Most of the eastern town line is shared with Freetown. The northern and part of the eastern town boundaries are shared with Cortlandville; the eastern part follows the Tioughnioga River. The southern town line separates Virgil from Harford and Lapeer.
U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 81 in New York pass near the eastern town line by the Tioghnioga River. New York State Route 215, which begins in Cortland, ends at the intersection with New York State Route 392 in the hamlet of Virgil. New York State Route 13 cuts across the northwestern corner of the town. |
Virgil, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,287 people, 833 households, and 623 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 982 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.46% White, 0.61% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.
There were 833 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $42,292, and the median income for a family was $45,402. Males had a median income of $31,974 versus $23,788 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,024. About 5.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over. |
Virgil, New York | Communities and locations in Virgil | Communities and locations in Virgil
East Virgil – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town on NY-392.
Franks Corners – A location in the southwestern part of the town.
Gee Hill – An area on the western edge of the town, originally settled by John Gee and his family in 1795. This was the third settlement in the town.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort – A skiing area on NY-392, east of Virgil hamlet.
Hollenbeck Hollow – A valley near the western town line.
Hollenbeck's Cidermill – Hollenbeck's was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbeck. It is near the center of Virgil and opened in 1932.
Messengerville (also known as "State Bridge") – A hamlet at the eastern town line where NY-392 terminates at its intersection with U.S. Route 11.
Skyline Raceway Motorsports Park – Auto racing faciliy
Virgil – The hamlet of Virgil at the junction of Routes NY-215 and NY-392. Virgil Creek flows through this community.
Virgil Elementary School is on Church Street and Route 392 in the center of Virgil. The playground is the only park in Virgil. The playground has a walking trail featuring exercise places. It was extended with a gazebo on the new trail. The new trail goes to the courthouse and does not have schoolchildren go there during school hours. |
Virgil, New York | Notable person | Notable person
Martha B. O'Donnell (1836-1925) — temperance activist, suffragist, newspaper and magazine editor and publisher |
Virgil, New York | References | References |
Virgil, New York | External links | External links
Town of Virgil official website
Town of Virgil at Cortland County website
Cortland City School District
Early history of Virgil
Information about Virgil
Category:Towns in Cortland County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Willet, New York | Use mdy dates | Willet is a town in Cortland County, New York, United States. The population was 1,043 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Colonel Marinus Willet. It is in the southeastern corner of the county, southeast of the City of Cortland. |
Willet, New York | History | History
Willet was within the former Central New York Military Tract. The area was first settled circa 1797.
Willet was created from a part of the town of Cincinnatus in 1818. In 1865, the population was 982. |
Willet, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.23%, is water.
The Otselic River flows southward through the town.
Willet is located in Cortland county
The eastern town line is the border of Chenango County, and the southern town boundary is the border of Broome County.
New York State Route 26 intersects New York State Route 41 at Willet village. New York State Route 221 intersects the conjoined NY-26 and NY-41 west of the village. |
Willet, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,011 people, 368 households, and 281 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 525 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.42% White, 0.20% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 1.29% from two or more races.
There were 368 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,893, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $28,274 versus $21,932 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,552. About 9.2% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. |
Willet, New York | Communities and locations in Willet | Communities and locations in Willet
Burlingame's Mills – A former location in the town east of Willet village.
Georgetown – A hamlet east of Willet village on NY-41.
Lakeview – A hamlet at the eastern town line on NY-41.
Landers Corners – A location in the southwestern part of the town on NY-26.
Penelope – A hamlet at the southern town line.
Stump Pond – A small lake south of Georgetown.
Willet – A hamlet in the northern part of the town at the junction of NY-26 and NY-41. |
Willet, New York | References | References |
Willet, New York | External links | External links
Town of Willet at Cortland County website
Early history of Willet, NY
Information about Willet
Category:Towns in Cortland County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Bovina, New York | Use mdy dates | Bovina is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 658 at the 2020 census.United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Bovina town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Bovina%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York The name "Bovina" was suggested by General Erastus Root, who noted the area's fitness for grazing.J. H. French, LL.D., Historical and Statistical Gazetteer of New York, 1860 Bovina is an interior town in the eastern part of the county. |
Bovina, New York | History | History
The town formed in 1820 from parts of the towns of Delhi, Stamford, and Middletown. The town's population was around 1,200 at its creation, but after reaching a peak in the 1840s, it steadily declined. The town became noted for the quality of its dairy products, especially butter, in the late 19th century.
The Burns Family Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. |
Bovina, New York | Geography | Geography
The town has some of the highest uplands in the county. The elevation of the highest point exceeds above sea level, on an unnamed summit at the eastern corner of the town overlooking the Plattekill Mountain ski area in neighboring Roxbury.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Bovina has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.52%, is water. |
Bovina, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 664 people, 277 households, and 193 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 521 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.34% White, 0.15% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.71% of the population.
There were 277 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,359, and the median income for a family was $46,094. Males had a median income of $30,875 versus $21,442 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,653. About 3.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over. |
Bovina, New York | Communities and locations in Bovina | Communities and locations in Bovina
Bovina
Bovina Center - The Bovina Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. |
Bovina, New York | References | References |
Bovina, New York | External links | External links
Town of Bovina official website
Bovina area information
Category:Towns in Delaware County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state)
Category:Populated places established in 1820
Category:1820 establishments in New York (state) |
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Colchester, New York | Use mdy dates | Colchester is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 1,782 at the 2020 census.United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Colchester town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Colchester%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York The town is in the southwestern part of the county. |
Colchester, New York | History | History
Colchester was formed from part of the town of Middletown in 1792. It was named after Colchester, Connecticut. |
Colchester, New York | Geography | Geography
The southern town line is the border of Sullivan County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 3.80%, is water. |
Colchester, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,042 people, 837 households, and 547 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,587 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.53% White, 0.34% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.
There were 837 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,147, and the median income for a family was $37,895. Males had a median income of $27,143 versus $20,694 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,636. About 8.5% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. |
Colchester, New York | Communities and locations in Colchester | Communities and locations in Colchester
Agloe – A fictional hamlet and copyright trap that served as the inspiration for the 2008 novel Paper Towns
Butternut Grove – A hamlet located northwest of Cooks Falls.
Cooks Falls – A hamlet located southeast of Butternut Grove.
Corbett – A hamlet located north of Horton.
Downsville – A hamlet and former village in the town.
Little Spring Brook- A small hamlet on the easternmost side of the town of Colchester, New York, located north of Roscoe and south of the Pepacton Reservoir on NYS Route 206. Population is 15 full-time residents and 35 seasonal residents. Little Spring Brook is the gateway to more than of state-owned land and Forest Preserve managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation which is used for seasonal hunting, snowmobiling and hiking.
Gregorytown – A hamlet located southwest of Corbett.
Horton – A hamlet located northwest of Butternut Grove.
Pepacton Reservoir – Part of the New York City Water System.
Shinhopple – A hamlet located northwest of Horton. |
Colchester, New York | Notable native | Notable native
William Elbridge Sewell, governor of Guam, was born here |
Colchester, New York | References | References |
Colchester, New York | External links | External links
Town of Colchester official website
Colchester information
Category:Towns in Delaware County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Davenport, New York | Use mdy dates | Davenport is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 2,955 at the 2020 census.United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Davenport town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Davenport%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York The town is in the northeastern part of the county. |
Davenport, New York | History | History
The town was formed in 1817 from part of the towns of Kortright and Meredith. Davenport is named after an early settler, John Davenport, who also became the first town supervisor. |
Davenport, New York | Geography | Geography
The northern town line is the border of Otsego County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.67%, is water.
Charlotte Valley Central School is the only public school in Davenport. There are two volunteer fire departments in the town, as well as four churches, three post offices and one traffic light. There are four hamlets within the borders of the town: Davenport, Davenport Center, West Davenport and Fergusonville. Other places located in Davenport are Pindars Corners, Butts Corners, and Hoseaville. |
Davenport, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 2,955 people, 1,252 households, and 401 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,593 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 90.62% White, 1.15% African American, 0.24% Native American, 078% Asian, 1.35% from other races, and 5.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.72% of the population.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,774 people, 1,132 households, and 758 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,478 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.98% White, 0.54% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.
There were 1,132 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,676, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $28,348 versus $22,895 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,075. About 6.6% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. |
Davenport, New York | Communities and locations in Davenport | Communities and locations in Davenport
Butts Corners – a hamlet east of Davenport village on Route 23.
Davenport – the hamlet of Davenport on Route 23.
Davenport Center – a hamlet between Davenport and West Davenport.
Fergusonville – a historic location north of Davenport village.
Hoseaville – a hamlet east of Davenport village on Route 23.
West Davenport – a hamlet in the western part of the town.
Pindars Corners – a four-way intersection near West Davenport. |
Davenport, New York | References | References |
Davenport, New York | External links | External links
Davenport information
Category:Towns in Delaware County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Fleischmanns, New York | More citations needed | Fleischmanns is a village within the town of Middletown in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 351 at the 2010 census. It is named after Charles Louis Fleischmann, a Hungarian Jewish manufacturer. |
Fleischmanns, New York | History | History
Early settlers of this area came from Germany, England, the Netherlands and Ireland. To reach this mountainous place, they traveled by horse and wagon (and later by stagecoach) over rough, dusty roads in summer and rutted, snowy paths in winter. Eventually, the road was resurfaced with planks from Kingston to Pine Hill with the cost of maintenance covered by tollgates along the way. Still, it was a difficult journey until the Ulster and Delaware Railroad reached the village from Rondout and Kingston on May 23, 1870.
Fleischmanns was initially named Griffin Corners in honor of Matthew Griffin, a prominent lawyer (he was admitted to the bar in 1851) and businessman (he owned a store and later a hotel). He also helped to secure the village's first post office in 1848. Griffin died on January 11, 1903.
Originally part of the towns of Woodstock and Rochester in Ulster County, the area known today as Fleischmanns became part of Middletown in Delaware County on March 3, 1789. At that time, vast tracts of land were owned by a few individuals and farmed by tenants. All of Fleischmanns land was owned by General Henry Armstrong. The Anti-Rent War, an uprising of Catskill tenant farmers in 1844-1845, led to reforms which put an end to the unfair lease system, and the area began to grow under private ownership.
According to available local sources, it was in 1883 that Charles Louis Fleischmann (born near Budapest, Hungary, educated in Vienna and Prague, founder of the Fleischmann Company famous for its yeast and whiskey) bought property west of the village near the Ulster and Delaware railroad station from John M. Blish. Mr. Blish, an astute local businessman, sold the property at a cheap price to the Fleischmann family, recognizing that a summer colony would bring prosperity. Soon, summer families built beautiful summer homes, abounding with porches, turrets, and terraces and costing $30,000-$40,000 (an enormous sum in those days). They also constructed a deer park, a riding stable, a heated pool filled with spring water and a trout pond: all luxuries unheard-of by the people in this valley. The Fleischmann family even outfitted the Fleischmann-Griffin Corners band with uniforms so that the band could greet the family's private railroad cars at the station.
From 1890-1912, the present community actually went by two separate names. From the east end of the village to Division Street (now Bridge Street) was Griffin Corners and from Division Street to the Ulster and Delaware Railroad was Fleischmann (no "s"). When the village incorporated in 1913, it became Fleischmanns.
Fleischmanns Park, which dominated the north side of Wagner Avenue, was a gift to the village in May 1914 from Julius Fleischmann, son of Charles. Among the many interests of the Fleischmann family was major league baseball. The park, formerly known as the Mountain Athletic Club, was where their players came to get in shape before the start of the regular season. One player in particular stood out--Honus Wagner. Wagner was known to his fans as the Flying Dutchman and was admitted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Stipulations were added, which still remain: that it always be used as a park and athletic grounds; that it always be kept in good condition; that it never be sold or sublet and always be of free access to the public. However, in 1934, the village obtained from the heirs a release from the word "free" so that for certain events a fee could be charged.
It was during this period that the village began to grow. Many rich and famous people built summer homes here, among them: Herbert Lehman (Governor of New York, 1932), the Leibman family (owners of Leibman Brewery), and Anton Seidl (conductor of the Metropolitan opera). Nearby on Highmount were the palatial summer homes of coloratura soprano Amelita Galli-Curci and Shakespearean actress Julia Marlowe. Fleischmanns was also home to actress and producer Gertrude Berg.
Lake Switzerland, just north of the village, was built for boating and swimming in the summer and for harvesting ice during the winter. Construction was started in 1906 using teams of horses and oxen for power. The official opening was one year later, when the gate was closed and the lake allowed to fill. However, the dam leaked, and the following year repairs were made. A few years later, townspeople, fearing dam failure would inundate the community, insisted that the dam be lowered by four feet to decrease the pressure against it.
On Main Street, the Skene Memorial Library was founded by celebrated surgeon Alexander Skene and his wife, who were summer residents of Highmount for many years. It was through the influence of Mrs. Skene that a $5,000 donation was obtained from Andrew Carnegie, making construction of the free public library possible. The cornerstone was laid in November 1901. The two war memorials located in front of the library honor those who fought in World War I & II (dedicated Memorial Day, 1954) and those who fought in Korea and Vietnam (dedicated Memorial Day, 1987).
Prior to 1909, the only school was a one-room schoolhouse located on the Old Halcott Road. Increased enrollment made it necessary to add on more rooms and eventually necessitated the erection of Griffin-Fleischmanns High School on upper Wagner Avenue. The name of that school was changed to Fleischmanns High in 1928. After consolidation with Margaretville in the fall of 1968, grades 1-4 remained in the Fleischmanns building. Declining enrollment in the district forced the closing of this building in June 1984. Put on the auction block in 1985, it was purchased by a local businessman (and former student) who converted the old wooden part of the structure into apartments. An art deco brick addition dates from 1935, and currently houses a day center of the Delaware County Association for Retarded Children. The school's gymnasium remains intact and is still used for concerts and public functions.
Fleischmanns began to prosper as a summer boarding colony in the late 19th century. The mountains, the fresh air, the spring water, and the time factor involved in reaching the mountains from the city led to a building boom. As more boarders came, more homes and hotels were built or enlarged and they all competed intensely for tourists. It is said that, during the 1940s, the permanent population was 500; but by the Fourth of July there would be 10,000 in town. Of the fifty-some great lodging places within the village and surrounding area, only a few remain: The Regis, Mathes Hotel (Kosher Plaza), Alpine, Lorraine, Fleischmanns Hotel (Roberts' Auction), Meinstein Lodge (Highland Fling Inn), and the Palace Hotel. However, Fleischmanns is currently experiencing a resurgence as seekers of mountain air and recreation are restoring old homes as well as building new ones. Digital Patchwork Quilt, Skene Memorial Library. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
The Amelita Galli-Curci Estate, Congregation Bnai Israel Synagogue, Maxbilt Theatre, and Skene Memorial Library are listed on National Register of Historic Places.
Julian Po, a 1997 movie starring Christian Slater and Robin Tunney, was filmed in Fleischmanns.
The Dead Don't Die, a 2019 movie starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Chloe Sevigny, Tilda Swinton, Selena Gomez and Steve Buscemi, was filmed in Fleischmanns, which was recast as the fictional town of Centerville. |
Fleischmanns, New York | Geography | Geography
Fleischmanns is located on the north side of NY 28 a short distance west of the Ulster County line.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and 1.47% is water. |
Fleischmanns, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 351 people, 137 households, and 77 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 290 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 70.1% White, 0.6% African American, 2.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 25.6% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.5% of the population.
There were 137 households, out of which 27% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 59.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.39.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $29,643. Males had a median income of $29,091 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,468. About 19.2% of families and 30.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.7 of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over. |
Fleischmanns, New York | Houses of worship | Houses of worship
Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue
Spinka Synagogue
Fleischmanns Community Church (United Methodist)
Cornerstone Bible Baptist Church
USA Shaolin Temple |
Fleischmanns, New York | References | References |
Fleischmanns, New York | External links | External links
Category:Villages in New York (state)
Category:Villages in Delaware County, New York |
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Hamden, New York | more citations needed | Hamden is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 1,137 at the 2020 census.United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Hamden town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Hamden%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York |
Hamden, New York | History | History
The town was created as the "Town of Hampden" in 1825 from the towns of Delhi and Walton. The current spelling of the name was adopted in 1826.
The first mention of a baseball game in an American newspaper was for a game to be played in Hamden:
The following notice appears in the July 13‚ 1825 edition of the Delhi Gazette: "The undersigned‚ all residents of the new town of Hamden‚ with the exception of Asa Howland‚ who has recently removed to Delhi‚ challenge an equal number of persons of any town in the County of Delaware‚ to meet them at any time at the house of Edward B. Chace‚ in said town‚ to play the game of Bass-Ball‚ for the sum of one dollar each per game." (as noted by Tom Heitz and John Thorn).
The Hamden Covered Bridge and Schoolhouse No. 5 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Hamden, New York | Geography | Geography
The town is located in the center of Delaware County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.45%, is water.
The West Branch Delaware River flows across the center of the town. The town is served by NY State Highway 10, and Delaware County Highways 2 and 26. The Hamden Hill Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club is a major attraction in the winter, and the maintainers of NYS Snowmobile Corridor #2, which bisects the town. Hamden Town Hall is on NYS Highway 10 at the junction of County Rt. 2.
Fire and ambulance protection is provided by the Town of Delhi. The town does have a small Highway Department. The town Center has a bank, and a couple small businesses, and there is a filling station and convenience store, north of the Town Center on Rt. 10. |
Hamden, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,280 people, 541 households, and 366 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 902 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.66% White, 0.16% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.
There were 541 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,313, and the median income for a family was $43,571. Males had a median income of $26,776 versus $21,652 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,754. About 10.7% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over. |
Hamden, New York | Communities and locations in Hamden | Communities and locations in Hamden
De Lancey – A hamlet located by the corner of CR-2 and NY-10.
Hamden – A hamlet located on NY-10.
Hawleys – A hamlet located south of Hamden on NY-10.
Mundale – A hamlet located northwest of Hamden. |
Hamden, New York | References | References |
Hamden, New York | External links | External links
Town of Hamden official website
Hamden, NY town profile
Category:Towns in Delaware County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Harpersfield, New York | Redirect | Harpersfield is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 1,442 at the 2020 census.United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Harpersfield town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Harpersfield%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York The town is on the northern border of the county. |
Harpersfield, New York | History | History
The town was formed in 1768 by Colonel John Harper, who fought for the state of New York during the American Revolutionary War. |
Harpersfield, New York | Geography | Geography
The northern town line is the border of Otsego County, while the northeastern town boundary is the border of Schoharie County. The village of Stamford is on the town's southeastern border.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.63%, is water. The northern three-quarters of the town drains westward via Charlotte Creek and several tributaries to the Susquehanna River near Oneonta, while the remainder drains south to the West Branch Delaware River, which forms the south town boundary. |
Harpersfield, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,603 people, 591 households, and 416 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 913 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.82% White, 0.56% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.
There were 591 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $37,446. Males had a median income of $27,237 versus $21,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,863. About 12.5% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.0% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over. |
Harpersfield, New York | Communities and locations in Harpersfield | Communities and locations in Harpersfield
Harpersfield – The hamlet of Harpersfield.
North Harpersfield – A hamlet on CR 29.
West Harpersfield – A location at the intersection of NY 23 and CR 33.
Stamford – Part of the Village of Stamford is in the northeastern corner of the town.
Sturges Corners – A location on CR 29 near its western terminus with NY 23. |
Harpersfield, New York | References | References |
Harpersfield, New York | External links | External links
Town of Harpersfield
Category:Towns in Delaware County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
Harpersfield, New York | Table of Content | Redirect, History, Geography, Demographics, Communities and locations in Harpersfield, References, External links |
Kortright, New York | Use mdy dates | Kortright is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 1,544 at the 2020 census.United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Harpersfield town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Kortright%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York The town is in the northern part of the county. |
Kortright, New York | History | History
Kortright was formed from the town of Harpersfield in 1793.
The West Kortright Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. |
Kortright, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and or 0.29%, is water. The West Branch Delaware River forms the southern border of the town and drains more than half of its area. The northern part of the town drains via Kortright Creek and Charlotte Creek to the Susquehanna River at Oneonta. |
Kortright, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,633 people, 597 households, and 417 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 994 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 91.12% White, 5.82% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 1.16% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.31% of the population.
There were 597 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,490, and the median income for a family was $37,784. Males had a median income of $23,200 versus $21,389 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,107. About 10.3% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. |
Kortright, New York | Communities and locations in Kortright | Communities and locations in Kortright
Bloomville – A hamlet on NY 10. The Bloomville Methodist Episcopal Church and McArthur-Martin Hexadecagon Barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Doonans Corners – The eastern terminus of CR 12 at CR 33. The location features a private residence that was formerly a rural schoolhouse before the centralization of the South Kortright school district in 1939.
Kortright Center – A location on CR 33. The former Gilchrist Presbyterian Church (now a Pentecostal church), built in the early 19th century, stands here.
Kortright Station – A general area covered by the Kortright Rural Fire District along CR 12. |
Kortright, New York | References | References |
Kortright, New York | External links | External links
Town of Kortright, NY
Category:Towns in Delaware County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Margaretville, New York | Redirect | Margaretville is a village in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 596 at the 2010 census. The village is in the town of Middletown, on the border of the Catskill Park. |
Margaretville, New York | Geography | Geography
Margaretville is located near the geographic center of the town of Middletown at (42.147496, -74.651090). It is near the eastern end of Delaware County, in the valley of the East Branch Delaware River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.63%, is water.
New York State Route 30 runs through the center of the village, leading northeast to Grand Gorge and west to Downsville. NY 28 passes through the southern part of the village, leading east to Kingston and northwest to Delhi. |
Margaretville, New York | History | History
In 1708, Queen Anne of England gave the Hardenburgh Patent to Johannes Hardenbergh and his associates. Chancellor Robert R. Livingston divided of the land among his family. In 1763 Harmanus DuMond was deeded "opposite Margaretville" by Chancellor Livingston. A 1765 map by Will Cockburn shows a road from Marbletown to Pakatakan (near present-day Margaretville and Arkville). In the 1770s, the original settlers paid "one hundred forty-nine pounds and 19 shillings" to American Indians for the land.
In 1778, the East Branch of the Delaware River valley's settlers were driven off by the American Indians. In June 1778, a combined force of Tories and Indians led by Joseph Brant raided the valley, including the Margaretville area. On August 26, 1778, a general evacuation was ordered, assisted by guard from Great Shandaken. Before the settlers were driven from their homes, they were given a timely and friendly warning by an Indian named Tunis and returned to the Hudson Valley. The settlers returned after the American Revolutionary War.
In 1779, a deed to a Lot No. 39 was given to Livingston's sister, who married Morgan Lewis. A daughter named Margaret was born to them. In 1784 settlers returned to area, including Ignos DuMond, nephew of Harmanus DuMond. He sold his claim of land for $100 to John Tompkins, who then built the first sawmill.
In 1820, the Old Stone Schoolhouse at Dunraven was built. By 1831, Charles Poldino had begun the practice of medicine. Dr. Poldino was also made first postmaster in June 1848, when Margaretville was designated as a post office station. It was actually a small addition made onto the G.G. Decker store.
In 1894, William H. Eells started the Margaretville Messenger newspaper. In 1904, Clarke A. Sanford bought the Margaretville Messenger and changed the name to the Catskill Mountain News. Sanford's editorial column was titled "Mountain Dew" and ran until the 1960s.
In 1905, the Delaware and Eastern Railroad (later changed to the Delaware and Northern Railroad) was built. The railroad era lasted only into the 1940s. In 1907, Sanford brought the first automobile (a Pope-Toledo) to Margaretville. In 1922, Sanford built the Galli-Curci Theatre (named for the singer Amelita Galli-Curci) on Main Street. In 1925, Dr. Gordon Bostwick Maurer moved to the community, and his village home quickly became a "veritable hospital". On October 21, 1930, the Margaretville Hospital was incorporated and was built using a two-story white farmhouse near the current high school. On 1931 January 13, the Margaretville Hospital was opened. It was run by Dr. Maurer until his untimely death in 1938. The hospital was expanded in 1944, and again in 1947. In 1969, the Margaretville Memorial Hospital (dedicated to Dr. Maurer) replaced the older facility.
Margaretville was the hometown of Dr. Orvan Hess, inventor of the fetal heart monitor and one of the first doctors to successfully treat a patient with penicillin. Hess' becoming a doctor was inspired by Dr. Maurer.
In 1939, the Margaretville Central School replaced a number of smaller local schools. In 1954, the Pepacton Reservoir dam on the East Branch was finished near Downsville, submerging the neighboring villages of Arena, Union Grove, Shavertown, and Pepacton over the next year. This caused a drop in local trade, but the project did give the village its own sewer system.
On January 19, 1996, the entire downtown was damaged in a flood. The village lost ten homes, a gas station, and a diner/ice cream shop. On June 28, 2006, a smaller flood washed out the annual firemen's fund-raising carnival.pictures from the village's website On August 28, 2011, Hurricane Irene caused record flooding and damage. Many buildings sustained structural damage, and over 100 residents had to take shelter in the village fire station. The water peaked at over a foot above the previous record from the 1996 flood. On August 29, 2011, the village's CVS Pharmacy collapsed as the floodwaters receded.
On April 24, 2007, Travis Trim of North Lawrence, New York, shot a state trooper, who was saved by his bulletproof vest. The following day Trim died during a shootout in Arkville.
The District 10 School, First Presbyterian Church of Margaretville, Galli-Curci Theatre, and Van Benschoten House and Guest House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Margaretville, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 596 people, 276 households, and 129 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 359 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 92.3% White, 0.8% African American, 1.2% Native American, 4.7% Asian, and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
There were 276 households, out of which 14.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.3% were non-families. 56.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 41.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.61.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 10.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 15.3% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 37.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $45,625, and the median income for a family was $63,125. Males had a median income of $41,827 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,723. About 8.2% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. |
Margaretville, New York | Filming location | Filming location
The village and its surrounding area have been a filming location for scenes from Julian Po (1997), the primary locale for You Can Count on Me (2000), music video of "Sugar, We're Goin Down" by Fall Out Boy (2005), and a secondary location for Stake Land (2010). Several surrounding areas including Margaretville and its school were used in the zombie film, The Dead Don't Die, starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, and Selena Gomez. |
Margaretville, New York | References | References |
Margaretville, New York | External links | External links
Margaretville information
Category:Villages in New York (state)
Category:Villages in Delaware County, New York |
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Masonville, New York | Use mdy dates | Masonville is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 1,239 at the 2020 census.United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Masonville town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Masonville%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York The town is in the western part of the county. |
Masonville, New York | History | History
The town was formed in 1811 from the town of Sidney. It was named for the Rev. John M. Mason, a landholder. |
Masonville, New York | Geography | Geography
The western town line is the border of Chenango County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.33%, is water. Most of the town drains west via Masonville Creek to the Susquehanna River near Bainbridge, but the southern edge of the town and the eastern tip drain south via several tributaries to the West Branch Delaware River. |
Masonville, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,405 people, 525 households, and 399 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 713 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.30% White, 2.35% African American, 0.21% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.
There were 525 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% 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 2.99.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 27.9% 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 115.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,000, and the median income for a family was $36,406. Males had a median income of $27,976 versus $21,767 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,933. About 10.6% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over. |
Masonville, New York | Communities and locations in Masonville | Communities and locations in Masonville
Arctic –
East Masonville –
Ivanhoe –
Masonville –
Oquaga Creek State Park –
Whitman --
Youngs Station -- |
Masonville, New York | References | References |
Masonville, New York | External links | External links
Town of Masonville official website
Category:Towns in Delaware County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Meredith, New York | Use mdy dates | Meredith is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 1,484 at the 2020 census.United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Meredith town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Meredith%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York It is an interior town in the northern part of the county.
The town was named for Samuel Meredith. |
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