Almond (village), New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Almond, New York
Village
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Country	United States
State	New York
Counties	Allegany, Steuben
Towns	Almond, Hornellsville
Government
• Type	Village Board
Area
• Total	0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2)
• Land	0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,335 ft (407 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	415
• Density	735.82/sq mi (283.93/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	14804
Area code(s)	607
FIPS code	36-01440
GNIS feature ID	0942389

Almond is a small village in New York, United States. It's unique because it's located in two different counties: Allegany County and Steuben County. It's also part of two towns: Almond and Hornellsville. In 2010, about 466 people lived in Almond.

Village History: The Story of Almond

Early Settlers and Naming the Village

The first people to settle in the area, known as Karr Valley, arrived in 1796. They came from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Later, in 1806, Allegany County, New York was officially formed. The area that would become Almond was first part of the town of Alfred, New York. In 1821, Almond became its own separate town.

It's interesting to know that the village wasn't named after the almond nut! Instead, it was named after the Almond River in Scotland. Many of the early settlers came from near that river. People in the village still say the name with the Scottish pronunciation, which sounds more like "Ellmund."

Growth and Changes Over Time

In the early 1800s, Almond was a busy place. Many mills and factories were built along the creek and Main Street. However, the narrow valley limited how much the town could grow. By the 1840s, it had reached its maximum size.

Because of this, new businesses started moving to nearby towns like Hornell. By the early 1900s, Almond's economy had slowed down a lot. Old factories sometimes burned down, and their owners chose to rebuild in other places instead of in Almond.

Geography: Where Almond Is Located

Size and Natural Features

Almond is a small village. It covers about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.

The Canacadea Creek flows right through the village. This creek was important for the early mills.

Major Roads and Transportation

Important roads also pass through Almond. The Southern Tier Expressway, which includes Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17, goes through the village. New York State Route 21 also runs through Almond.

Demographics: Who Lives in Almond

Population Changes Over the Years

The population of Almond has changed over time. Here's how many people have lived there according to the U.S. Census:

Notable Person

• Carol Fenner, an author, lived in Almond.

See Also

In Spanish: Almond (villa) para niños