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Billington Heights, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,691 people, 664 households, and 515 families living in the community. The population density was . There were 684 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.58% White, 0.47% African American, 0.59% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.
There were 664 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the area the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the area was $56,154, and the median income for a family was $66,250. Males had a median income of $42,750 versus $22,305 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,337. None of the families and 2.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 3.3% of those over 64. |
Billington Heights, New York | References | References
Category:Census-designated places in New York (state)
Category:Hamlets in New York (state)
Category:Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area
Category:Census-designated places in Erie County, New York
Category:Hamlets in Erie County, New York |
Billington Heights, New York | Table of Content | Use mdy dates, Geography, Demographics, References |
Blasdell, New York | redirect | Blasdell is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 2,553 according to the 2010 Census. The name is derived from Herman Blasdell, the first station master of the Erie and Pennsylvania railroad depot. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
Blasdell is in the northern part of the town of Hamburg and is bordered to the north by the city of Lackawanna, directly south of Buffalo. The village calls itself the "Gateway to the Southtowns" of Erie County. |
Blasdell, New York | History | History
The community grew as a railroad town around the Erie Railroad. Blasdell was incorporated in 1898 as a village.
Wrestler Ilio DiPaolo was a longtime resident, before his death in 1995. In 1965 he opened an Italian restaurant on South Park Avenue. It is now run by his family.
Blasdell is one of two municipalities in Erie County to have a registered Conservative as its executive, the other being Newstead. |
Blasdell, New York | Geography | Geography
Blasdell is located at (42.795108, -78.828004).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. |
Blasdell, New York | Adjacent cities and towns | Adjacent cities and towns
City of Lackawanna - north
Town of Hamburg - south, east, west |
Blasdell, New York | Major highways in the Village of Blasdell | Major highways in the Village of Blasdell
left|thumb|Blasdell station in December 2014
20px 20px Interstate 90 (New York State Thruway), although it does not run through the village, the thruway lies just east of it and access to it is provided by Mile Strip Road/Expressway. (NY 179).
20px U.S. Route 62 (South Park Avenue), north-south roadway that runs through the village from Hamburg in the south to Lackawanna in the north.
22px New York State Route 179 (Mile Strip Expressway), east- west expressway that borders the south village line. Important route for traffic between NY 5, US 62, the NYS Thruway and beyond. |
Blasdell, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,718 people, 1,201 households, and 684 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 1,282 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was
96.80% White,
0.22% African American,
0.37% Native American,
0.07% Asian,
1.51% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races.
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.46% of the population.
There were 1,201 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.0% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% 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 3.04.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $35,613, and the median income for a family was $43,846. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,925. About 6.7% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over. |
Blasdell, New York | Notable person | Notable person
Ilio DiPaolo, professional wrestler |
Blasdell, New York | References | References |
Blasdell, New York | External links | External links
Village of Blasdell official website
Category:Villages in New York (state)
Category:Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area
Category:Villages in Erie County, New York |
Blasdell, New York | Table of Content | redirect, History, Geography, Adjacent cities and towns, Major highways in the Village of Blasdell, Demographics, Notable person, References, External links |
Boston, New York | Use mdy dates | Boston is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 7,948 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Boston, Massachusetts.
Boston is an interior town of the county and one of the county's "Southtowns". Boston is southeast of Buffalo. |
Boston, New York | History | History
The Iroquois, under various names, lived here until the European immigrants became predominant.
In 1804, brothers Charles and Oliver Johnson and their families became the area's first settlers. The first Christian church was the Free Will Baptist Church, founded circa 1811. On April 5, 1817, the town of Boston was formed from a portion of the town of Eden. The first post office opened in 1832 on the north side of town.
In 1843, the town suffered an epidemic (28 of the 43 residents were affected, 10 of whom died) believed to be typhoid fever, possibly from a local well.
This town has much history that can be found on the headstones in the Maplewood Cemetery across from the Boston Town Hall. There are many old gravestones that show some of the first settlers in the town and the infamous "Love" murder. |
Boston, New York | Murder of John Love | Murder of John Love
John Love, a seaman on the Great Lakes, came to Boston in October 1824 with the prospect of buying grain futures from local farmers. He rented a room from lumberman Nelson Thayer. The Thayer family, which included Nelson and his brothers Isaac and Israel, were infamous for their profanity and crude behavior. Despite owning large tracts of farmland in Boston, they found themselves indebted to neighbors, and eventually to Love, due to their spendthrift habits. Facing financial ruin, the Thayers decided that murder was the only option.
On December 15, John Love was talking with Nelson Thayer when Isaac came up to the window from outside and shot Love in the head with a rifle. When this failed to kill him, Nelson struck him several times with a meat axe. He and Israel then dragged Love's body to a ravine behind Israel's house and hastily covered it with dirt.
Neighbors grew suspicious after Love hadn't been seen in several weeks, and the Thayers, now having far more money to spend than usual, rode around on Love's horse attempting to collect debts owed to him by others. When questioned, they would say that Love had gone to Canada and had given the Thayers power of attorney to collect debt payments. Foul play was eventually suspected, and a $10 reward was offered to whoever found Love's body. On February 23, 1825, Love's body was discovered in the ravine behind the Thayer cabin, in a grave so shallow that his feet were sticking out. The three brothers were arrested, as was their father Israel Sr., and taken to jail in Buffalo.
At trial, the Thayers were linked to the crime based on strong circumstantial evidence; neighbors testified to hearing a gunshot on December 15 and never seeing Love again after that date. The Thayer brothers were all found guilty of John Love's murder and sentenced to death. The charges against their father had been dropped. On June 17, 1825, all three were hanged from the same gallows in Niagara Square, the only public hanging ever to take place in Erie County. It is said that a crowd of about 20,000 people witnessed the event, far greater than the population of Buffalo at that time. |
Boston, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of .
Geologically speaking, Boston is one of the more interesting places in the Greater Niagara region, for many glacial activities, over many years, caused sufficient pressure indentation to alter dramatically the landscape and even the water table.
U.S. Route 219 crosses the town. New York State Route 277 (Boston State Road/Herman Hill Road) intersects New York State Route 391 (Boston State Road) in the northwestern part of the town at North Boston. |
Boston, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,897 people, 2,997 households, and 2,244 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3,122 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.91% white, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.
There were 2,997 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $48,315, and the median income for a family was $57,714. Males had a median income of $42,101 versus $27,798 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,303. About 3.6% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. |
Boston, New York | Communities and locations in Boston | Communities and locations in Boston
Boston – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on Boston State Road, NY-391. The community was once called "Boston Corners" and "Torrey Corners".
Boston Forest County Park – An undeveloped conservation area in the southwestern corner of the town, consisting of of woodland and meadows.
Creekside – A location by the northern town line, north of North Boston.
East Boston Hill – A location near the eastern town line.
Eighteen Mile Creek – A stream that flows northward through the town.
North Boston – A hamlet and CDP in the northwestern part of the town.
Patchin – A hamlet located near the town's center on the Boston State Road. The community was once known as "Boston Center". It was named after early resident Talcott Patchin, a tanner and postmaster.
Ski Tamarack – A former skiing location in the northeastern corner of the town. |
Boston, New York | Notable people | Notable people
Charles Miller, commander of the organization now known as the 28th Infantry Division and founder of the Galena-Signal Oil Company, which became part of the Standard Oil combine, and then part of the corporation now known as Texaco.H. H. Miller, The World To-day: A Monthly Record of Human Progress, "Soldier, Millionaire and Philanthropist", Volume 16, 1909, page 440
Joseph C. Sibley, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania
A. Chapin Whiting, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Ellen Beach Yaw, coloratura soprano known for her exceptional vocal range. |
Boston, New York | References | References |
Boston, New York | External links | External links
Town of Boston official website
Boston NY website
Boston, NY history
Boston Forest
American State Trials: The Three Thayers: A transcript of the 1825 trial
Category:Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area
Category:Towns in Erie County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
Boston, New York | Table of Content | Use mdy dates, History, Murder of John Love, Geography, Demographics, Communities and locations in Boston, Notable people, References, External links |
Brant, New York | Use mdy dates | Brant is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the town had a population of 2,065. The town was named after the Mohawk leader Joseph Brant.
Brant is located in the southwestern part of the county and is known as one of the "Southtowns". It is southwest of Buffalo. |
Brant, New York | History | History
The first white settler, Moses Tucker, arrived around 1816. The area was originally in the town of Willink and was organized March 25, 1839, from parts of the towns of Evans and Concord. |
Brant, New York | An early history | An early history
J.H. French's Gazetteer of the State of New York, Syracuse, New York: R. Pearsall Smith, 1860, contains the following entry for the town of Brant:
":BRANDT[1] – was formed from Collins and Evans, March 25, 1839. It lies upon the shore of Lake Erie, in the S.W. corner of the co. The surface is generally level, with a gentle inclination toward the lake. Cattaraugus Creek forms a part of the S. boundary. The other principal streams are Big Sister, Delaware, and Muddy Creeks. The soil is generally a gravelly loam intermixed with clay. Brandt (p.v.) contains 20 houses. Mill Branch (Farnham p.o.) is the Saw Mill Station on the B. & E.R.R., and contains 30 houses. The first settlement was made in 1817, by Moses Tucker[2]. The first religious services were conducted by Benj. Olmsted, in 1820. A union church is the only one in town.
[1] Named from Col. Joseph Brant, the Mohawk chief. His Indian name was "Tha-yan-da-nee-gah," said to signify "wood partly burned," or "a brand;" and as the Indians are unable to distinguish d from t in their pronunciation, it became Brant. — Asher Wright, Missionary at the Cattaraugus Reservation.
[2] John, Robert, and Major Campbell, and John West, settled in the town in 1808, and Ansel Smith, Robt. and Wm. Grannis, and Benj. Olmsted, in 1819. The first birth was that of a son of John West, in 1818; the first marriage, that of Levi Grannis and Leah Hallida, in 1819; and the first death, that of Matthew West, in 1822. The first mill was built by Sam'l Butts, in 1822; the first inn was kept by Josephus Hubbard, in 1825; and the first store, by Milton Morse, in 1835. Julia Bradley taught the first school, in 1823."
This early source is incorrect in its information about the meaning of Brant's name. His Mohawk name meant "he places two bets". His Christian name came from his stepfather. When natives were baptized, they were given Christian names, often based on the name of the white missionary or priest who converted them. Brant's stepfather was given the Christian name "Barent" which was later shortened to Brant in common use. When Joseph was young, he was known in his village as "Brant's Joseph" and his sister as "Brant's Mary". They later became Joseph Brant and Mary "Molly" Brant. |
Brant, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.72%, is water.
The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), U.S. Route 20 and NY 5, pass through the town. |
Brant, New York | Adjacent areas | Adjacent areas
The western border of Brant consists of Lake Erie, and the southern border is the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. The town of North Collins borders to the east and the town of Evans lies to the north. |
Brant, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,906 people, 710 households, and 528 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 812 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 93.60% White, 1.26% African American, 3.78% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.
There were 710 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,847, and the median income for a family was $47,130. Males had a median income of $35,913 versus $23,646 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,803. About 4.0% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. |
Brant, New York | Notable people | Notable people
John Joseph Bernet, railroad executive
Luther Buxton, New York and Wisconsin state legislator and physician
Marion Fricano, former MLB pitcher
Clint Holmes, Vegas Entertainer from Farnham |
Brant, New York | Communities and locations in Brant | Communities and locations in Brant
Brant, a hamlet located on Route 249.
Cattaraugus Reservation, a Seneca reservation that forms the southern border of the town.
Evangola State Park is mostly in the town, located on Lake Erie shore.
Farnham, a village in the eastern part of the town, the smallest village in Erie County |
Brant, New York | References | References |
Brant, New York | External links | External links
Town of Brant official website
Brant history
Category:Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area
Category:Towns in Erie County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
Brant, New York | Table of Content | Use mdy dates, History, An early history, Geography, Adjacent areas, Demographics, Notable people, Communities and locations in Brant, References, External links |
Clarence, New York | Use mdy dates | Clarence is a town and affluent suburb located in the northeastern part of Erie County, New York, United States, northeast of Buffalo. The population was 32,950 according to the 2020 census estimate. This represents an increase of 7.4% from the 2010 census figure. The Clarence census-designated place occupies the southeast part of the town and roughly corresponds to a postal district with ZIP code 14031 and 14221 in the western side which it shares with nearby Williamsville. The town is named in honor of Prince William, Duke of Clarence and St Andrews (1765–1837), the third son of King George III and later king himself, as William IV.
There are no incorporated villages within the town. |
Clarence, New York | History | History |
Clarence, New York | Early history | Early history
The local Native Americans called the area Ta-Num-No-Ga-O, which means "Place of Hickory Bark".
Clarence was the first town to be established in Erie County (1808), and many other towns, villages, and cities have been formed from parts of this original town. In 1810, the town of Buffalo, from which the city of Buffalo later originated, was separated from Clarence. Then in 1823, Newstead and Alden were formed respectively from the east and southeast parts of Clarence. Then finally in 1833, Lancaster was also formed from the town. The defunct town of Willink was also a source of new towns, primarily in the south part of the county, being completely partitioned for this purpose.
Western New York was part of the Holland Purchase. When Genesee County was established in 1802, all of the region was part of the town of Batavia, the single, original town of Genesee County. Clarence was, along with Willink, originally part of Genesee County. Clarence was split off from Willink in 1804, before Niagara County was created from part of Genesee County in 1808. Clarence (in the north) and Willink (in the south) then comprised the entire area of what would, in 1821, become Erie County.
One of the first settlers (1799) in the town was Asa Ransom, who has given his name to several locations. He settled in the southeast part of the town, now known as the Clarence Hollow. In 1807, Asa Harris, a former colonial officer from the American Revolution, established a tavern in the community of Harris Hill in the southwest part of Clarence.
Some have suggested that the town is named after a type of carriage, called a clarence. Such a carriage is pictured on a sign at the eastern edge of town. However, the name probably derives from the English Dukedom of Clarence in London, which also gave its name to the aforementioned carriage.
During the War of 1812, the press of the Buffalo Gazette was moved to Clarence, out of harm's way of the British troops.
German was a common language amongst new Clarentians in Early Clarence, most of whom moved from Germany. |
Clarence, New York | Later history | Later history
By the end of the 19th century, industry came to the town in the form of brick kilns, potash mining and gypsum mining. National Gypsum and Atlas Gypsum operated mines in the 20th century west of Clarence Center north of Roll Road near the intersection with Harris Hill Road. Quarries also became more commonly established at this time in history in Clarence.
One historian credits Clarence as the site of the introduction of the carrousel to the United States. These carrousels were carried by two German immigrants, who entered Clarence in 1879. Artifacts from the Clarence carrousels are now preserved in the Circus Hall of Fame in Sarasota, Florida. Including wooden horses built by the original immigrants who brought the carrousel to Clarence.
The town celebrated its bicentennial in 2008. The former Automobile Club of Buffalo clubhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. |
Clarence, New York | Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash | Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash
On February 12, 2009, Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashed in Clarence Center around 22:20 EST. The commuter flight was operating between Newark Liberty International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The aircraft involved was a Bombardier Q400. There were 45 passengers and four crew members killed, as well as one victim on the ground. |
Clarence, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.25%, is water.
The north border of the town is marked by Tonawanda Creek and is the border with Niagara County.
New York State Route 5, called Main Street locally, passes across the south part of the town. NY Route 78, Transit Road, marks the west town line. The eastern terminus of NY Route 324, Sheridan Drive, is located in Clarence at the intersection of NY-5 and Thompson Road. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) is immediately south of the town.
This town is partially a suburban community, and the remainder is light industry and agriculture. Town government offices are located in Clarence Center. Clarence, Iowa, is named after the town of Clarence. |
Clarence, New York | Nearby cities and towns | Nearby cities and towns
Clarence is northeast of the city of Buffalo, west of the city of Batavia, and south of the city of Lockport.
The following towns border Clarence:
Town of Amherst - west
Town of Lockport, Niagara County - north
Town of Royalton, Niagara County - northeast
Town of Newstead - east
Town of Lancaster - south |
Clarence, New York | Major highways | Major highways
20px 20px Interstate 90 (New York State Thruway) passes through the southeasternmost corner of Clarence before entering the town of Lancaster, where it travels east–west just south of the Clarence border. A service area on the Thruway (westbound) is named for Clarence.
20px New York State Route 5 (Main Street) is an east–west highway that passes through the southern half of town from Amherst to Newstead.
20px New York State Route 78 (Transit Road) is a north–south highway that marks the west town line.
22px New York State Route 324 (Sheridan Drive) is an east–west highway through the town from the Amherst town line to its eastern terminus at Main Street (NY 5). |
Clarence, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,123 people, 9,154 households, and 7,204 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 9,497 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 71.33% White, 1.38% Asian, 29.12% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.
There were 9,154 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $88,003, and the median income for a family was $107,998. Males had a median income of $58,538 versus $31,140 for females. The per capita income for the town was $32,717. About 1.0% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over. |
Clarence, New York | Politics and government | Politics and government |
Clarence, New York | Politics | Politics
+ Clarence town vote by party in presidential elections Year Republican Democratic Third Parties2020 52.65% 11,07444.85% 9,4342.50% 524201657.74% 10,59435.82% 6,5726.44% 1,181201262.11% 10,51335.96% 6,0871.93% 324200857.60% 9,82340.19% 6,8552.21% 375200460.29% 9,94037.20% 6,0702.51% 304 |
Clarence, New York | Government | Government
Clarence has a Town Council for its Legislative body and a Town Supervisor for its Executive, the Town Supervisor, as well as the Town Council are elected At-Large.
Town Council Members Title Name Party District Last Elected/Vacated Councilor-at-Large Peter DiCostanzo (R) At-Large 2017 Councilor-at-Large Paul Shear (R) At-Large 2017 Councilor-at-Large Robert A. Geiger (R) At-Large 2019 Councilor-at-Large Daniel Michnik (R) At-Large 2021
+List of Clarence Town Supervisors up until 1954Name of SupervisorTerm ServedJonas Williams1808Samuel Hill Jr.1809-1811James Cronk1812-1813Simeon Fillmore1814-1816Otis R. Hopkins1817-1822Simeon Fillmore1823-1825Otis R. Hopkins1826-1828Benjamin Bivins1829John Brown1830-1832Benjamin Bivins1833-1835Levi Goodrich1836Amos Wright1837Thomas Durboraw1838-1841Archibald Thompson1842O. Woeben1843Archibald Thompson1844Orsamus Warren1845Thomas Durboraw 1846Archibald Thompson1847Orsamus Warren1848-1849Thomas Durboraw1850Archibald Thompson1851James D. Warren1852-1855H. S. Cunningham 1856-1859David Woodward1860-1864Livingston Wiltse1865Jacob Eshelman1866-1872Livingston Wiltse1873James Magoffin1874John Kraus1875-1878Lyman Parker1879-1880Livingston Wiltse1881-1885Jacob Humbert1886-1889Theodore Krehbiel1890-1919John Lapp1919-1939Karl T. Krehbiel1940-1954 |
Clarence, New York | Communities and locations | Communities and locations |
Clarence, New York | Communities | Communities
Principal locations or settlements in the town are:
Beeman Creek Park is an undeveloped county park in the northeast part of the town.
Clarence (also called "Clarence Hollow", or just "The Hollow") is in the southeast and is a census-designated place. This is an extensive community of homes and businesses. The Clarence Historical Society is located on Main Street in this community. Part of the community is within a small valley which is traversed by Ransom Creek. The seat of the town government is in the Clarence postal zone, just south of the hamlet of Clarence Center. During the time of its founding, Clarence village was called "Pine Grove" and later "Ransomville." There was also a stop on the West Shore Railroad from 1884 to 1960. The stop on the West Shore Railroad was named the "Clarence Station."
Clarence Aerodrome (D51) is a small, grass-strip airport in the northwest part of the town. This is a private general aviation airport. It was known earlier as "Steffan Airport".
Clarence Center (formerly "Van Tines Corners") lies near the middle of the town. It is a small hamlet (and census-designated place) with the most densely populated neighborhood situated around the intersection of Goodrich Road and Clarence Center Road. Clarence Center is also a postal ZIP code 14032, covering most of the north part of the town.
East Amherst (formerly "Transit Station") is an unincorporated community, or hamlet, on the west side of the town that is mostly in the town of Amherst. East Amherst is also a postal zone (ZIP code 14051).
Escarpment Sanctuary is a small nature preserve located on Greiner Road that is losing land to the upscale Spaulding Lake development.
Gunnville is a former railroad station in the south part of the town, now only remembered as the source of the name for Gunnville Road.
Harris Hill is an extensive community (a census-designated place) in the southwest corner of the town, built on a low hill of the same name. This location was also called "Shimerville" after a former post office, now only remembered as the source of the name for Shimerville Road.
Hunts Corners is a location near the eastern town line and consists of a scattered group of homes. The corners are formed by the intersection of Salt Road and Clarence Center-Akron Road. The First Baptist Church of Clarence is located in Hunts Corners.
Mansfield Corners is a former location in the eastern part of the town, north of Hunts Corners.
Millersport is a hamlet in the northwest corner of the town. Millersport extends into the town of Amherst and also across Tonawanda Creek into Niagara County. The primary settlement consists of residences and businesses near the intersection of Transit Road and Millersport Highway.
Potoczek Airport (D46) is a small grass-strip airport in the northwest part of the town, located on Wolcott Road.
Rapids is a hamlet at the northern town line. Rapids is officially in Niagara County, but partly extends into Erie County, divided by Tonawanda Creek.
Rock Oak Estates is a 55+ community located on Main Street in Clarence.
Smiths Corners is a former location in the northern part of the town near Rapids.
Snearly Corners is now the intersection of Main Street and Transit Road. It was named after the Snearly family, which ran a hotel there.
Spaulding Lake is an upscale housing project built around a former quarry, located north of Main Street.
Sturnerville is an historic location east of Harris Hill.
Swormville is on the western border of the town and extends across the border into the town of Amherst. The community has had its name spelled several different ways in the past, such as "Schwarmsville".
Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area is a conservation area in the southeast part of Clarence.
Wolcottsburg (once called "West Prussia") is a hamlet in the northern part of the town, centered about a cluster of businesses, homes, and a church. The community is located near the intersection of Goodrich Road and Wolcott Road. It was once the demographic and economic center of Clarence, although hard times have hit the community and only two businesses remain. |
Clarence, New York | Physiographic locations | Physiographic locations
Beeman Creek is a small stream in the northeast part of Clarence, flowing northward to Tonawanda Creek.
Black Creek is a stream running mostly east–west through the northern part of the town, starting near Wolcottsburg, and eventually merging into Tonawanda Creek in northern Amherst.
The Escarpment is a ledge, part of the Onondaga Escarpment, running approximately east–west south of the middle of the town and most prominent between Goodrich Road and Kraus Road.
Gott Creek is a stream in the southeast part of Clarence that flows west into Amherst.
Ransom Creek is a stream in the south central part of Clarence that flows west into Amherst.
Spaulding Lake is a former quarry north of Main Street, previously known as Quarry Lake. |
Clarence, New York | Cultural institutions | Cultural institutions
Museum of European Art – contains work by Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Arno Breher and Paul Belmondo
Clarence Historical Society Museum – A History Museum, currently containing exhibits on the Western New York Railroading, Model Aviation, Norman Rockwell, the Buffalo Truck Company, and Wilson Greatbatch |
Clarence, New York | Education | Education
Most of the town is served by the Clarence Central School District, - Text list which contains one high school (Clarence High School), one middle school (Clarence Middle School), and four elementary schools (Clarence Center, Harris Hill, Ledgeview, and Sheridan Hill).
A portion is in Williamsville Central School District
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Elementary School in Harris Hill offers K-8 Catholic education, now with a 3-4 year old pre-school program. St. Mary's School in Swormville offers K-8 Catholic education and a certified Montessori program starting at age 3. Both are Parish schools operating under the authority of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. |
Clarence, New York | Notable residents | Notable residents
Kevyn Adams, former assistant coach and current General Manager (2020-) for the Buffalo Sabres
Dave Andreychuk, NHL left winger for 24 years, formerly of the Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, and most notably the Buffalo Sabres
Joan Baez, folk musician of the 1960s, spent some of her childhood in Clarence Center and attended Clarence Center School
Alfred F. Beiter, former US Congressman
Bill Bernhard, born in Clarence, major league baseball player
Martin Biron, hockey goaltender, formerly of the Buffalo Sabres hockey club
Archibald S. Clarke, former US Congressman
Jane Corwin, New York State Assemblywoman
Experience Estabrook, attorney general of the Territory of Nebraska
Bob Froese, former goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers hockey clubs
Jeff Glor, television journalist/anchor
Dudley Hart, professional golfer
Neil Haskell, top-4 finalist of So You Think You Can Dance (Season 3) and an original cast member of the Broadway musical Hamilton: An American Musical
Emory William Hunt, former President of Bucknell University
Dewitt C. Leach, former US Congressman
Chris Lee, former US Congressman
Katie MacFarlane, former professional women's basketball player
Pam MacKinnon, Tony Award-winning director
Chad Michael Murray, television and movie star who attended Clarence High School. On the television show One Tree Hill, a picture is shown of Lucas Scott, Chad Michael Murray's character, wearing a Clarence football jersey as a little boy.
John Neumann, original parish priest of St. Mary's in Swormville, first American bishop to be canonized
Teppo Numminen, former defenseman and assistant coach of the Buffalo Sabres hockey club
Joyce Carol Oates, author (lived in Millersport)
Jack Phillips, former MLB first baseman and attended Lancaster High School
Jason Pominville, retired National Hockey League player
Jon Powers, Congressional candidate and veteran
Jason Rebrovich, Green Bay Packers assistant coach
Darcy Regier, former general manager of the Buffalo Sabres
Thomas M. Reynolds, former U.S. Congressman
Lindy Ruff, longtime Buffalo Sabres player and head coach
John Valby, musician and comedian
Thomas Vanek, retired National Hockey League player.
Ernst Volgenau, farm boy, USAF officer, engineer, founder of SRA International company, benefactor of George Mason University
Patrick Wilson, drummer for the band Weezer, attended Clarence High School |
Clarence, New York | Sister city | Sister city
Tianjin, China (since November 10, 2001) |
Clarence, New York | References | References |
Clarence, New York | External links | External links
Town of Clarence official website
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Clarence Center, New York | Use mdy dates | Clarence Center is an affluent hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Clarence in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 3,337 as of 2021. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Clarence Center, within the south-central part of the town, is the location of most of the town government facilities, although the actual town hall is within the Clarence postal zone.
Clarence Center is also one of the postal zones in the town with a ZIP code of 14032. This area comprises most of the northern part of the town. |
Clarence Center, New York | History | History
The community was founded in 1823 as Van Tines Corners.
The community was the first in the town of Clarence to have access to a rail line, with the "Peanut" line being pulled through the community in 1853, the station was named "Clarence Center," Railroad service was cut off on December 31, 1977, and today the line has been mostly ripped up, replaced by a cycling trail, referred to as the "Peanut" line, an homage to the original "Peanut" line, on which rail came to the community. |
Clarence Center, New York | Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash | Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash
On February 12, 2009 at 10:20 pm, a Continental Connection flight operated by Colgan Air went down in Clarence Center, killing all 44 passengers and five crew members, along with one resident on the ground whose house the plane impacted. The plane, a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 74-seat turboprop, had logged only 1819 hours, having been delivered in 2008. Up to a week after the crash, the entire neighborhood was closed off because of the numerous residents wanting to see the crash site. |
Clarence Center, New York | Geography | Geography
Clarence Center is located at (43.011158, -78.634749). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land.
As suggested by its name, Clarence Center lies near the middle of the town. |
Clarence Center, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,747 people, 622 households, and 508 families residing in the hamlet. The population density was . There were 634 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.28% White, 0.52% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.
There were 622 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the community, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
The median income for a household in the hamlet was $66,311, and the median income for a family was $70,179. Males had a median income of $53,542 versus $27,266 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,363. About 1.7% of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. |
Clarence Center, New York | Characteristics | Characteristics
The heart of the community is the more heavily settled area by the intersection of Clarence Center and Goodrich Roads. This location is sometimes referred to as "the four corners" or merely "the corners". There is a business on each corner, currently a coffee shop, a bank, a day care center, and a small cluster of gift shops.
Although Clarence Center occupies most of the northern part of the town, the population is less than the part of the town that is called Clarence.
A hiking/biking trail connects Clarence Center to Akron, New York, to the east and to NY Route 78, Transit Road, to the west.
The J. Eshelman and Company Store at 6000 Goodrich Rd., was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. |
Clarence Center, New York | Education | Education
It is in the Clarence Central School District. - Text list
East of the four corners is the Clarence Center Elementary School, which serves most of the northern part of the town. |
Clarence Center, New York | Notable people | Notable people
Dancer Neil Haskell is a Clarence Center native. He is an original cast member of the Broadway musical Hamilton: An American Musical.
Retired National Hockey League player Marcel Dionne has a residence in Clarence Center. |
Clarence Center, New York | References | References |
Clarence Center, New York | External links | External links
Information about Clarence Center Elementary School
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Colden, New York | Use mdy dates | Colden is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 3,265 at the 2010 census. The town derives its name from Cadwallader D. Colden, a state senator. Colden is an interior town in the southeastern part of the county. It is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County. |
Colden, New York | History | History
The town of Colden was organized April 2, 1827, from part of the town of Holland. One of the first settlers was Richard Buffum from Rhode Island. He purchased from the Holland Land Company. |
Colden, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.25%, is water.
New York State Route 240 passes through the southwest part of the town. |
Colden, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,323 people, 1,262 households, and 951 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,337 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.83% White, 0.03% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.
There were 1,262 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% 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 3.01.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,230, and the median income for a family was $52,460. Males had a median income of $39,524 versus $28,269 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,510. About 2.7% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over. |
Colden, New York | Communities and locations in Colden | Communities and locations in Colden
Buffalo Ski Club – A semi-private ski resort (which includes the former Tamarack Ski resort, the former Sitzmarker Area and Buffalo Area). This is a member-owned club that is open to the public.
Buffums Mills – A historical location in the town.
Colden – The hamlet of Colden is in the west part of the town on NY-240.
Glenwood – A hamlet south of the hamlet of Colden on NY-240.
Kissing Bridge – A ski resort on NY-240. |
Colden, New York | Points of interest | Points of interest
WIVB-TV Tower, one of the oldest supertall TV towers in the United States. |
Colden, New York | Notable people | Notable people
Tim Bender, snowmobile Hall of Fame rider and NASCAR driver
John M. Wiley, former US congressman |
Colden, New York | References | References |
Colden, New York | External links | External links
Town of Colden official website
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Category:Towns in Erie County, New York
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Collins, New York | Use mdy dates | Collins is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The town is on the south border of the county and is considered to be one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County. The population at the 2010 census was 6,601. |
Collins, New York | History | History
thumb|265px|Dairy cows, Collins Center, New York, 1999
The area was first settled by Whites in 1811.Kirby, C.D. (1976). The Early History of Gowanda and the Beautiful Land of the Cattaraugus. Gowanda, NY: Niagara Frontier Publishing Company, Inc./Gowanda Area Bi-Centennial Committee, Inc. Many of the first settlers were Quakers,Hosting innovative programming: Gowanda, Webcitation.org from the original at Geocities.com, November 1999, Retrieved March 18, 2014. who intended to assist the local Native Americans. The town of Collins was formed March 6, 1821, from the town of Concord, and was named after the Collins family, a dairy farming family who lived in and were publicly active in the area.Historical sketch of the Village of Gowanda, N.Y. in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of its incorporation (August 8, 1898). Buffalo, NY: The Matthews-Northrup Company, Leonard, I.R., reprinted 1998, Salem, MA: Higginson Book Company The town lost land to create the new towns of Brant in 1839 and North Collins in 1852. Because of the concentration of dairy farms, there were once ten cheese and milk factories in the town. |
Collins, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.36%, is water.
The south town line of Collins, marked by Cattaraugus Creek, is the county line of Cattaraugus County.
U.S. Route 62 runs north–south through the town, and New York State Route 39 runs east–west and intersects with north–south New York State Route 75. |
Collins, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,307 people, 1,754 households, and 1,187 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,884 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 66.85% White, 22.62% African American, 3.47% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 6.16% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.94% of the population.
There were 1,754 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 13.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 48.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 273.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 318.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,444, and the median income for a family was $45,647. Males had a median income of $30,215 versus $26,071 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,082. About 6.2% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. |
Collins, New York | Communities and Locations in the Town of Collins | Communities and Locations in the Town of Collins
Babbitch Corners – A hamlet in the western part of the town of Collins, at the intersection of NY-39 and Quaker Street. Home to the now defunct McGinty's Millery and the Pibbens' pig farm which has been operational since 1902.
Bagdad – A hamlet northeast of Gowanda.
Black Hills – A hamlet named for the abnormally black soil located in the hills.
Collins Center – A hamlet centrally located in the town at the junction of NY-39 and NY-75.
Collins Correctional Facility – A NYS medium security prison located right next to Gowanda Correctional Facility separated by Middle Road.
Gowanda - A village partly located in the southwest part of the town. It is located on NY-62.
Gowanda Correctional Facility – A NYS medium security prison located right next to Collins Correctional Facility separated by Middle Road. Middle Road is the border between the town of Collins and the village of Gowanda. Both of the correctional facilities are the former Gowanda Psychiatric Center (also known as the former Homeopathic State Hospital).
Hutzenlaub Hill – A large hill on the outskirts of town which have had several German immigrant families settle there over multiple generations.
McIntosh Woods – Woods located between the town of Collins and the village of Gowanda. It was named due to the now wild McIntosh apple trees which were planted for the former Gowanda Psychiatric Center patients to enjoy.
Seneca Heights – A neighborhood community located at the intersection of Richardson Road and NY-62(Taylor Hollow Road). Seneca Heights is home to the Gernatt Family of Companies.
Taylor Hollow – A neighborhood community in the northeast corner of the town on NY-62. Taylor Hollow and Taylor Hollow Road were named for the 500 acres of land in that area that was the property of the Taylor Family, a dairy farming family, in the early part of the nineteenth century.
Tubtown – Located near intersection of Rt 62 & Rt 39 - A tub making company named Waltz Watermann Tubs built tubs there between 1899 and 1933. A bar was later named Tubtown in its honor in the 1970s.
Whites Corners – A location in the northeast corner of the town on NY-75. Named after Ezekiel White's large farm which was located on the intersection.
Zoar – A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town.
Zoar Valley – A scenic valley formed by Cattaraugus Creek. |
Collins, New York | Notable people | Notable people
Elon Howard Eaton, ornithologist, scholar, and author
Daniel R. Gernatt, Sr. and Flavia C. (Schmitz) Gernatt, co-founders of the Gernatt Family of CompaniesGernatt Asphalt Products, Inc. , Collins, NY, 2001 | Accessdate= September 11, 2013Gernatt family of companies celebrate 50 years in materials industry Pit & Quarry, 98 (6), 10, 2005 | Accessdate= October 26, 2013An American success story of faith and exceptionalism, The Observer, Dunkirk, NY: John D'Agostino, January 31, 2010, Heischberger, R.L. | Accessdate= September 11, 2013
Frank Manly Thorn (1836–1907), lawyer, politician, government official, essayist, journalist, humorist, and inventor, sixth superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (1885–1889), born in the portion of town that later became North Collins. |
Collins, New York | See also | See also
Gowanda, New York
North Collins, New York |
Collins, New York | References | References |
Collins, New York | External links | External links
Town of Collins official website
Collins history
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Concord, New York | about | Concord is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 8,494 at the 2010 census. The town is believed to be named after Concord, Massachusetts, by early settlers from New England.
Concord is on the southeastern border of Erie County. Its principal community is the village of Springville. Concord is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County. |
Concord, New York | History | History
Concord was first settled around 1807, and it was established as a town in 1812 from the town of Willink (now defunct). At the time of its formation, the town stretched across the entire south part of the county. The town lost much of its territory in the subsequent formation of the Towns of Collins, North Collins, and Sardinia. |
Concord, New York | Notable people from Concord | Notable people from Concord
Amos Eaton, notable scientist
George T. Day, pastor and writer
Elon Howard Eaton, ornithologist and author, born in Concord in 1866
Thomas M. Reynolds, former U.S. Congressman
Thomas J. Shear, former Wisconsin State Assemblyman
Jack Yellen (1892 – 1991), American lyricist and screenwriter |
Concord, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.23%, is water.
The south town line, marked by Cattaraugus Creek, is the northern border of Cattaraugus County.
U.S. Route 219 (north-south) passes through the middle of the town, and New York State Route 240 passes along the eastern side. New York State Route 39 crosses the town from west to east. |
Concord, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,526 people, 3,264 households, and 2,268 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3,449 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.40% White, 0.50% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.
There were 3,264 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% 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 3.07.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,891, and the median income for a family was $49,848. Males had a median income of $38,930 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,477. About 4.3% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. |
Concord, New York | Communities and locations in Concord | Communities and locations in Concord
Concord – The hamlet of Concord, centrally located in the town.
Craneridge – A subdivision in the northeast corner of Concord.
East Concord – A hamlet by the east town line on Genesee Road.
Footes – A location in the southeast part of the town.
Fowlerville – A location near the northern town line.
Kahes Bridge – An historical location in the town.
Kissing Bridge – A ski resort in the northeast corner of the town on NY-240.
Morton Corners – The location in the southwest part of the town, west of Springville on NY-39.
Scoby Power Plant and Dam – A former hydroelectric dam on Cattaraugus Creek along the town's southern border. Currently the home of Scoby Dam Park, operated by Erie County.
Sprague Brook County Park – a county park north of Footes.
Springville – The Village of Springville is near the south town line at routes NY-39 and NY-240, along with US-219.
Woodside – A hamlet near the west town line.
Wyandale (formerly "Woodwards Hollow") – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town. |
Concord, New York | References | References |
Concord, New York | External links | External links
Town of Concord official website
Springville Area Chamber of Commerce
Concord Historical Society
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Depew, New York | Use mdy dates | thumb|Apollos Hitchcock
Depew () is a village in Erie County, New York. The population was 15,303 at the time of the 2010 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The village is named for Chauncey Depew, a politician and one of the original investors who bought the land for the village, which was incorporated in 1894.
The village extends across the boundary between the towns of Lancaster and Cheektowaga. The village lies on both sides of NY Route 78 (Transit Road), a major north-south route.
Village residents voted on January 17, 2017, to not dissolve the Village of Depew into the Towns of Lancaster and Cheektowaga, by a margin of 3,006–1,165. |
Depew, New York | Geography | Geography
Depew is located at (42.911758, -78.701600).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.
Depew straddles the towns of Lancaster and Cheektowaga and is east of downtown Buffalo. Depew is bordered to the east by the village of Lancaster. |
Depew, New York | History | History
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Part of the area that Depew currently inhabits was first settled in 1808 by Apollos Hitchcock, just north of Cayuga Creek on the main road that connected Buffalo (spelled as "Buffaloe" at the time) with Lancaster village in what was then Jukdowaageh (now Cheektowaga), which some say meant "land of the crab apple" or "land of fruit and flowers". The land had been bought and surveyed by the Holland Land Company.
The following is from Our County and Its People A Descriptive Work of Erie County New York, edited by Truman C. White:
"Depew lies partly in Lancaster and partly in the town of Cheektowaga, but its history is so thoroughly identified with the territory under consideration that it may properly be treated wholly within this chapter. It was named in honor of Chauncey M. Depew, president of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, to which it owes its existence. That great corporation decided upon this site as a permanent location for its shops and auxiliary establishments, and on May 17, 1892, ground was broken. This was the signal for a general real estate boom in the vicinity. The great shops, covering about six acres, were first opened on April 1, 1893, with forty employees. Before the close of the year 1893 the following establishments had been completed or were well under way: The National Car Wheel Works, the Gould Coupler Company (occupying over six acres), and the Union Car Company (occupying about ten acres). The brass works were burned May 23, 1895, but immediately rebuilt. The first dwelling house was erected in April, 1893, and on May 1 of the same year John T. Lyman and George M. Beeman began the publication of the Depew Herald, which has had several proprietors, the present one being John T. Earl. In 1893 sixteen houses were erected, more than nine miles of plank sidewalk and 6,000 feet of sewers were laid, a fire company was organized, the New Palmer House by Alexander Stoddard and the Cleveland House by William Cleveland were built, and the water works were constructed by the Depew and Lancaster Water Works Company, of which Henry Koons was the first president.
On July 23, 1894, the village was incorporated, and the first officers elected August 21, were Dr. William Fairbanks, president; John Zurbrick, George Waltz and John Graney, trustees; Anthony Hartung, treasurer; Martin Kiefer, collector; J. N. Oswald, clerk. The corporate limits are about two and one-fourth miles square, and the population is about 2,800. In this year (1894) a hose company was organized, the plants of the Buffalo Cleaning and Dyeing Company and the Depew Brewing Company were established, the hardware store of Pratt & Matthews was opened, and the brick block of E. J. Durbin was erected. Union free school district No. 7, of Cheektowaga, taking in a part of the old district No. 4, Lancaster, was also organized, the first president being Franklin Zurbrick. At this time four schools were kept in the village. A brick school house was built on the south side in 1894-95 and another on the north side in 1895, each costing $10,000. The first principal was C. A. Walker. In 1894 the Depew Natural Gas Company was organized and began furnishing gas for lighting and fuel; three wells have been sunk on the north side. The Methodist Episcopal Society was organized July 6, 1894, with E. J. Durbin, B. C. Stoddard and A. W. Southall, trustees; an edifice was erected in 1895.
By February, 1895, the village had a population of 1,814, and by May about 500 dwellings had been erected and few large establishments were in operation employing 2,500 men. Transit Street was macadamized in this year, the German Lutheran church was built, and in December the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Emmaus Society was organized. A Roman Catholic church and an independent Polish Catholic church were erected in 1896. In 1893 a post-office was established with W. W. Turley as postmaster; he was followed by John Graney and he by Robert Hunter.
Depew has stations on the New York Central, the D., L. & W., the Erie and the Lehigh Valley Railroads; the latter constructed a branch direct to Tonawanda in 1895-96. The Depew Terminal Railroad was built from Depew to Blasdell in 1897. The Depew loop of the Buffalo, Bellevue & Lancaster Electric Railway was opened in 1894. Much of the growth of the village is due to the Depew Improvement Company, which donated the school, and church sites, and which was largely succeeded in 1897 by the Depew Syndicate, capitalized at $100,000."
Named after Chauncey Depew, the village was founded and it became a hub of rapid growth. Founded in 1892 as a rail center, the Village of Depew was incorporated on July 23, 1894. The Depew economy in the 19th century was based primarily on railroad-related industries, such as the Gould Coupler Company, manufacturers of knuckle-type railroad couplers.
In 1904, Quebec political figure William Clendinneng died in Depew after being hit by a train.
Depew High School has a long-standing rivalry, starting in 1919, with Lancaster High School. The rivalry between has been strong and it is still a great battle between the smaller school versus the larger school despite the fact that Lancaster has won a majority of the games between the two rivals. |
Depew, New York | Notable people | Notable people
Joe Andreessen, Buffalo Bills linebacker
Lucille Clifton, poet who was born and raised in Depew
Pat Dobson, former MLB pitcher was born in Depew and attended Lancaster High School
Dennis H. Gabryszak, New York state assemblyman
Don Majkowski, former Green Bay Packers quarterback, born and raised in Depew and attended Depew High School
B. John Tutuska, former Erie County executive
Dale Volker, former New York state senator |
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