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ARTICLES RELATED TO New York - History | | | |  New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Chautauqua County, New York - HistoryWhen counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Chautauqua County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Glouc ...
See also:Chautauqua County, New York, Chautauqua County, New York - History, Chautauqua County, New York - Geography, Chautauqua County, New York - Adjacent counties and areas, Chautauqua County, New York - Demographics, Chautauqua County, New York - Cities, Towns and Villages, Chautauqua County, New York - Indian reservations, Chautauqua County, New York - Education, Chautauqua County, New York - Additional information about Chautauqua County Read more here: » Chautauqua County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Chautauqua County, New York - History |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Chautauqua County, New York - Geography Chautauqua County, in the southwestern corner of New York State, along the New York-Pennsylvania border, is the westernmost of New York's counties. Chautauqua Lake is located in the center of the county, and Lake Erie is its northern border.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,885 km² (1,500 mi²). 2,751 km² (1,062 mi²) of it is land and 1,134 km² (438 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 29.20% water.
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See also:Chautauqua County, New York, Chautauqua County, New York - History, Chautauqua County, New York - Geography, Chautauqua County, New York - Adjacent counties and areas, Chautauqua County, New York - Demographics, Chautauqua County, New York - Cities, Towns and Villages, Chautauqua County, New York - Indian reservations, Chautauqua County, New York - Education, Chautauqua County, New York - Additional information about Chautauqua County Read more here: » Chautauqua County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Chautauqua County, New York - Geography |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Central Square, New York - Geography Central Square is located at 43°17'3" North, 76°8'46" West (43.284082, -76.146004)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Central Square, New York - History The site was the crossing of Native American trails that became crossroads of the early settlers. Central Square was first called "Loomis Corners" after Chester Loomis, who built a hotel there. Later, the community also became a railroad junction.
The village was incorporated in 1890.
The central part of the village was devastated by a fire in 1927.
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Cayuga County, New York - Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 81,963 people, 30,558 households, and 20,840 families residing in the county. The population density is 46/km² (118/mi²). There are 35,477 housing units at an average density of 20/km² (51/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.34% White, 3.99% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 1.9 ...
See also:Cayuga County, New York, Cayuga County, New York - History, Cayuga County, New York - Geography, Cayuga County, New York - Demographics, Cayuga County, New York - Cities, Towns, and Villages Read more here: » Cayuga County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Cayuga County, New York - Demographics |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Chautauqua County, New York - Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 139,750 people, 54,515 households, and 35,979 families residing in the county. The population density is 51/km² (132/mi²). There are 64,900 housing units at an average density of 24/km² (61/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 94.04% White, 2.18% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.73% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. ...
See also:Chautauqua County, New York, Chautauqua County, New York - History, Chautauqua County, New York - Geography, Chautauqua County, New York - Adjacent counties and areas, Chautauqua County, New York - Demographics, Chautauqua County, New York - Cities, Towns and Villages, Chautauqua County, New York - Indian reservations, Chautauqua County, New York - Education, Chautauqua County, New York - Additional information about Chautauqua County Read more here: » Chautauqua County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Chautauqua County, New York - Demographics |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Chautauqua County, New York - Cities, Towns and Villages
Chautauqua County, New York - Indian reservations.
Cattaraugus Reservation, Chautauqua County, New York
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See also:Chautauqua County, New York, Chautauqua County, New York - History, Chautauqua County, New York - Geography, Chautauqua County, New York - Adjacent counties and areas, Chautauqua County, New York - Demographics, Chautauqua County, New York - Cities, Towns and Villages, Chautauqua County, New York - Indian reservations, Chautauqua County, New York - Education, Chautauqua County, New York - Additional information about Chautauqua County Read more here: » Chautauqua County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Chautauqua County, New York - Cities, Towns and Villages |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Chenango County, New York - History When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Chenango County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Glouces ...
See also:Chenango County, New York, Chenango County, New York - History, Chenango County, New York - Geography, Chenango County, New York - Adjacent counties and areas, Chenango County, New York - Demographics, Chenango County, New York - Additional county information, Chenango County, New York - Cities, Towns, and Villages Read more here: » Chenango County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Chenango County, New York - History |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Chenango County, New York - Geography Chenango County is in the approximate center of the state, west of Albany, north of Binghamton, and southeast of Syracuse. The county is considered to be in the Southern Tier region of New York State.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,328 km² (899 mi²). 2,316 km² (894 mi²) of it is land and 11 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.48% water.
The Chenango River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River flows southward through the county.
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See also:Chenango County, New York, Chenango County, New York - History, Chenango County, New York - Geography, Chenango County, New York - Adjacent counties and areas, Chenango County, New York - Demographics, Chenango County, New York - Additional county information, Chenango County, New York - Cities, Towns, and Villages Read more here: » Chenango County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Chenango County, New York - Geography |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Chemung County, New York - Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 91,070 people, 35,049 households, and 23,272 families residing in the county. The population density is 86/km² (223/mi²). There are 37,745 housing units at an average density of 36/km² (92/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 90.96% White, 5.82% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. 1. ...
See also:Chemung County, New York, Chemung County, New York - History, Chemung County, New York - Geography, Chemung County, New York - Demographics, Chemung County, New York - Cities, Towns, Villages, and other locations Read more here: » Chemung County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Chemung County, New York - Demographics |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Chemung County, New York - Geography Chemung County is in the southwestern part of New York State, along the Pennsylvania border, in a part of New York called the Southern Tier and is also part of the Finger Lakes Region.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,064 km² (411 mi²). 1,057 km² (408 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.64% water.
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See also:Chemung County, New York, Chemung County, New York - History, Chemung County, New York - Geography, Chemung County, New York - Demographics, Chemung County, New York - Cities, Towns, Villages, and other locations Read more here: » Chemung County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Chemung County, New York - Geography |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Chemung County, New York - History When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Chemung County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Gloucest ...
See also:Chemung County, New York, Chemung County, New York - History, Chemung County, New York - Geography, Chemung County, New York - Demographics, Chemung County, New York - Cities, Towns, Villages, and other locations Read more here: » Chemung County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Chemung County, New York - History |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Cayuga County, New York - Geography Cayuga County is located in the west central part of the state, in the Finger Lakes region. Owasco Lake is in the center of the county, and Cayuga Lake forms part of the western boundary. Lake Ontario is on the northern border, and Skaneateles Lake is at the eastern border.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,237 km² (864 mi²). 1,795 km² (693 mi²) of it is land and 441 km² (170 ...
See also:Cayuga County, New York, Cayuga County, New York - History, Cayuga County, New York - Geography, Cayuga County, New York - Demographics, Cayuga County, New York - Cities, Towns, and Villages Read more here: » Cayuga County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Cayuga County, New York - Geography |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Cayuga County, New York - History When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Cayuga County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Glouceste ...
See also:Cayuga County, New York, Cayuga County, New York - History, Cayuga County, New York - Geography, Cayuga County, New York - Demographics, Cayuga County, New York - Cities, Towns, and Villages Read more here: » Cayuga County, New York: Encyclopedia II - Cayuga County, New York - History |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Canandaigua city, New York - Geography The city is at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake, in the Finger Lakes region, the largest wine producing area in New York State.
Canandaigua is located at 42°53'9" North, 77°16'53" West (42.886111, -77.281656)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² ( ...
See also:Canandaigua city, New York, Canandaigua city, New York - History, Canandaigua city, New York - Geography, Canandaigua city, New York - Demographics, Canandaigua city, New York - Miscellaneous Read more here: » Canandaigua city, New York: Encyclopedia II - Canandaigua city, New York - Geography |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Canandaigua city, New York - Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 11,264 people, 4,762 households, and 2,666 families residing in the city. The population density is 945.4/km² (2,447.5/mi²). There are 5,066 housing units at an average density of 425.2/km² (1,100.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.04% White, 1.53% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. ...
See also:Canandaigua city, New York, Canandaigua city, New York - History, Canandaigua city, New York - Geography, Canandaigua city, New York - Demographics, Canandaigua city, New York - Miscellaneous Read more here: » Canandaigua city, New York: Encyclopedia II - Canandaigua city, New York - Demographics |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Canandaigua city, New York - History Canandaigua was the site of the principal village of the Seneca Indians. The Seneca village of Canandaigua was located on West Avenue and stood where the West Avenue Cemetery is today.
It separated from the Town of Canandaigua to become the Village of Canandaigua in 1815 and a city in 1913.
In 1807-1808, Jessie Hawley, a flour merchant from Geneva, New York, who became an early and major proponent of building of the Erie Canal, spent 20 months in the Canandaigua debtors' prison; during this time he published fourteen essays on the idea of buildi ...
See also:Canandaigua city, New York, Canandaigua city, New York - History, Canandaigua city, New York - Geography, Canandaigua city, New York - Demographics, Canandaigua city, New York - Miscellaneous Read more here: » Canandaigua city, New York: Encyclopedia II - Canandaigua city, New York - History |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Canaan, New York - Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,820 people, 643 households, and 414 families residing in the town. The population density is 19.1/km² (49.6/mi²). There are 970 housing units at an average density of 10.2/km² (26.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 87.80% White, 8.63% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 2.25% of t ...
See also:Canaan, New York, Canaan, New York - History, Canaan, New York - Geography, Canaan, New York - Demographics, Canaan, New York - Communities and locations in Canaan Read more here: » Canaan, New York: Encyclopedia II - Canaan, New York - Demographics |
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Canaan, New York - Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 95.7 km² (37.0 mi²). 95.1 km² (36.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.65% water.
The east town line is the border of Massachusetts.
Interstate 90 passes through the town.
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| | | | New York - History: Encyclopedia II - Canastota, New York - Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 4,425 people, 1,872 households, and 1,173 families residing in the village. The population density is 514.6/km² (1,332.3/mi²). There are 1,994 housing units at an average density of 231.9/km² (600.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 97.31% White, 0.93% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 1.13% o ...
See also:Canastota, New York, Canastota, New York - History, Canastota, New York - Geography, Canastota, New York - Demographics, Canastota, New York - Additional facts about Canastota Read more here: » Canastota, New York: Encyclopedia II - Canastota, New York - Demographics |
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