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Addison
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NY 417 eastbound entering the town of Addison.
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 Addison
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben County |
| Incorporated | 1796 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.69 sq mi (66.53 km2) |
| • Land | 25.55 sq mi (66.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 998 ft (304 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,397  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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2,369 |
| • Density | 99.04/sq mi (38.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14801
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-101-00287 |
| Website | Town of Addison |
Addison is a small town located in Steuben County, New York. In 2020, about 2,397 people lived here. The town was named after a famous writer, Joseph Addison. There's also a village inside the town that shares the same name, Addison.
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History of Addison
The first person to settle in the area was Samuel Rice in 1791. At first, Addison was part of an older town called Painted Post. In March 1796, when Steuben County was created, Addison became its own town and was called Middletown.
On April 6, 1808, the name was changed to Addison. This was done to honor Joseph Addison, a well-known English writer. Early settlers sometimes called the area Tuscarora. A school called Addison Academy opened its doors in 1840. By 1890, the town had a population of 2,884 people.
Geography of Addison
Addison covers about 25.7 square miles (66.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 25.6 square miles (66.4 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Roads and Rivers
A main road, County Road 119, runs east to west through the town. This road used to be called NY Route 432. Another important road, NY Route 417, goes through the southeastern part of Addison. This road was once known as NY Route 17.
The Canisteo River flows through the southern part of the town. A smaller stream called Goodhue Creek also flows into this river near the eastern border of Addison.
Railroads
Addison is located on a major railway line called the Southern Tier Main Line. This line is now operated by Norfolk Southern Railway. It was first opened in 1850. For many years, from around 1885 to 1961, Addison was also the northern end point for other railway lines. These lines connected Addison to places like Galeton, Pennsylvania.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 652 | — | |
| 1830 | 944 | 44.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,920 | 103.4% | |
| 1850 | 3,721 | 93.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,715 | −53.9% | |
| 1870 | 2,218 | 29.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,534 | 14.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,908 | 14.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,637 | −9.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,509 | −4.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,122 | −15.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,975 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,032 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,368 | 16.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,645 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,698 | 2.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,734 | 1.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,645 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,640 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,595 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,397 | −7.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,369 | −8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 2,640 people living in Addison. These people lived in 1,026 households, and 687 of these were families. The population density was about 103 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Addison were White (98.45%). A small number were Black (0.30%), Native American (0.34%), or Asian (0.04%). About 0.61% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
About 34.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (48.4%) were married couples. About 12.5% of households had a female head with no husband present.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.1% were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 92.3 males.
Places in the Town of Addison
- Addison – This is the main village within the town, located on Route 417.
- Goodhue Lake – A small lake found near the northern border of the town.
- Jones Corners – A spot on the western edge of the town, near County Road 2.
- America – A large area of 600 acres that hosts an event called AmericaFest each year.
- Pinnacle State Park – A state park located to the east of Addison village.
Notable People from Addison
Many interesting people have connections to Addison, including:
- Charles W. Gillet – A former member of the United States Congress.
- Jim Greengrass – A past player in Major League Baseball.
- Bud Heine – Another former Major League Baseball player.
- John V. McDuffie – Born in Addison in 1841, he later became a United States Congressman for Alabama.
- Levi E. Pond – Born in Addison in 1833, he was a farmer and a state senator in Wisconsin.
- Jennie Phelps Purvis – A writer, a supporter of women's right to vote (suffragist), and a social reformer.
Climate in Addison
| Climate data for the village of Addison, New York, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2020 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 74 (23) |
73 (23) |
85 (29) |
92 (33) |
98 (37) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
103 (39) |
99 (37) |
84 (29) |
71 (22) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 33.1 (0.6) |
35.8 (2.1) |
44.0 (6.7) |
57.5 (14.2) |
69.6 (20.9) |
77.9 (25.5) |
82.0 (27.8) |
80.8 (27.1) |
73.7 (23.2) |
61.5 (16.4) |
48.7 (9.3) |
38.0 (3.3) |
58.6 (14.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.5 (−4.7) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
32.5 (0.3) |
44.3 (6.8) |
55.5 (13.1) |
64.6 (18.1) |
69.1 (20.6) |
67.8 (19.9) |
60.5 (15.8) |
49.2 (9.6) |
38.2 (3.4) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
46.6 (8.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.8 (−10.1) |
14.1 (−9.9) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
41.3 (5.2) |
51.3 (10.7) |
56.2 (13.4) |
54.8 (12.7) |
47.4 (8.6) |
37.0 (2.8) |
27.6 (−2.4) |
21.0 (−6.1) |
34.7 (1.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−28 (−33) |
−22 (−30) |
1 (−17) |
18 (−8) |
16 (−9) |
34 (1) |
34 (1) |
24 (−4) |
10 (−12) |
−4 (−20) |
−26 (−32) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.80 (46) |
1.61 (41) |
2.52 (64) |
3.34 (85) |
3.55 (90) |
3.19 (81) |
4.22 (107) |
3.55 (90) |
3.66 (93) |
3.81 (97) |
2.54 (65) |
2.26 (57) |
36.05 (916) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 13.3 (34) |
11.8 (30) |
9.6 (24) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
2.1 (5.3) |
10.0 (25) |
48.2 (121.81) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.7 | 10.9 | 13.8 | 14.4 | 15.3 | 13.9 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 11.4 | 15.1 | 13.6 | 14.9 | 160.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 10.0 | 8.0 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 8.0 | 35.4 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Addison experiences a range of temperatures throughout the year. The warmest month is usually July, with average high temperatures around 82 degrees Fahrenheit (27.8 degrees Celsius). The coldest month is January, where average low temperatures can drop to about 13.8 degrees Fahrenheit (-10.1 degrees Celsius).
The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year, with July often being the wettest month. Snowfall is common in winter, especially from December to March.
See Also
In Spanish: Addison (Nueva York) para niños
