Accord, New York facts for kids
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Accord, New York
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Entering Accord along northbound US 209
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.44 sq mi (8.92 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 573 |
| • Density | 168.53/sq mi (65.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12404
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-00155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0942147 |
Accord (pronounced ACK-ord) is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area the government defines for gathering information about people.
Accord is located in the eastern part of the Town of Rochester. You can find it along US 209. This community is important because it's where the town government of Rochester is located. In 2020, about 573 people lived in Accord. The local ZIP code, 12404, covers a larger area than just the CDP itself.
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History of Accord
Accord was once a town along the Delaware and Hudson Canal. It was first called Port Jackson. The name "Accord" has an interesting story. People say the townspeople asked the government in Albany for a new name. The authorities couldn't agree on one, so they decided to call the town "Accord." This means they couldn't come to an "accord" or agreement.
Ancient Discoveries
In 2004, an important discovery was made in Accord. It's called the 'Mettacahonts Creek Find'. Scientists are still studying this site. There is evidence that tools found here might be from a time even earlier than when we thought humans first arrived in North America.
More than 200 items were found in excellent condition. Many of these stone tools are similar, and some are very large. This is unusual for ancient sites in North America. Experts believe people used this site for thousands of years. The collection of these ancient tools is owned by a private person.
Historic Places
Several places near Accord are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites that are protected. These include:
- Appeldoorn Farm
- Common School No. 10
- Joachim Schoonmaker Farm
In 2019, most of the hamlet of Accord itself was also added to the National Register. It is now known as the Accord Historic District.
Geography of Accord
Accord is located at coordinates 41.791103 degrees North and -74.228766 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the CDP of Accord covers about 3.4 square miles (8.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.11 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 622 | — | |
| 2010 | 562 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 573 | 2.0% | |
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In 2000, Accord had 622 people. By 2010, the population had gone down a bit to 562 people. However, by the 2020 census, the population grew slightly to 573 people.
Notable People
- Paul Austin Kelly, an opera singer
- Gary Hume, an artist
See Also
In Spanish: Accord para niños
