Angelica, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Angelica, New York
Town
Town hall
Angelica, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Allegany
Government
• Type	Town Council
Area
• Total	36.43 sq mi (94.36 km2)
• Land	36.39 sq mi (94.26 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,284
• Estimate  (2021)	1,278
• Density	37.31/sq mi (14.41/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST)
ZIP code	14709
FIPS code	36-003-02187

Angelica is a small town located in the center of Allegany County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,284 people lived there.

The town gets its name from Angelica Schuyler Church. She was a very active and smart woman. Angelica was the sister of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton and the daughter of General Philip Schuyler. She was also the sister-in-law of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The town was named by Philip Schuyler Church, who was Angelica's son. He was one of the first European settlers in the area. The small village of Angelica is found within this town.

History of Angelica

The area where Angelica is located was first settled around 1802. The town of Angelica was officially created in 1805. It was formed from the town of Leicester before Allegany County even existed. This makes Angelica the oldest town in Allegany County.

The town hall is in the Old Allegany County Courthouse. This building is very old and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Other historic places nearby include Belvidere and the Moses Van Campen House.

How Angelica Got Its Name

Angelica Schuyler Church was an important American woman. She encouraged other women to speak up for themselves. She was known for being witty and social. Angelica eloped with John Church, who used a different name at the time.

In 1797, the United States paid back a war debt to John Church. They gave him 100,000 acres of land in Western New York. Angelica’s son, Philip Schuyler Church, traveled to this land to claim it. He brought his surveyor, Moses Van Campen, with him.

Philip planned a village that looked a bit like Paris, France. It had a circular drive in the middle, with streets coming out like a star. Five churches were planned around the circle. The village park is in the center of this circular drive. Philip named his new village Angelica to honor his mother.

Philip later married Anna Matilda Stewart. She was the daughter of General Walter Stewart. For their honeymoon, they traveled to the area. They built a small house, which became known as the "white house." In 1804, they built a large mansion called "Belvidere". This mansion still stands today near Angelica, New York.

Geography of Angelica

The town of Angelica covers about 94.4 square kilometers (36.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small amount of water.

The Southern Tier Expressway, which includes Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17, runs through the town. The Genesee River also flows north through the southwestern part of Angelica.

Population and People

In 2000, there were 1,411 people living in Angelica. Most of the people were White, with smaller numbers of Black, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 32.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.50 people. The median age in the town was 38 years old.

Places in the Town of Angelica

• Angelica – This is the main village in the town. It used to be the county seat, which means it was the main government center for the county.
• Bald Mountain – A tall hill located northeast of Angelica village.
• Angelica Creek – A small river that flows through the town and village. It eventually joins the Genesee River.

Notable People from Angelica

Many interesting people have connections to Angelica:

• Philip Schuyler Church – He founded the village and was the son of Angelica Schuyler Church.
• Calvin Fairbank (1816–1898) – An abolitionist minister who lived in Angelica. He worked to end slavery.
• Charles N. Flenagin (1839–1881) – A district attorney and member of the New York State Assembly.
• William B. Rochester – A former member of the U.S. Congress.
• Judson W. Sherman – Another former member of the U.S. Congress.
• Cornelius Mortimer Treat (1817-1916) – A farmer, teacher, and politician from Wisconsin, born in Angelica.
• Harvey Ellis (1852-1904) – An architect known for his work in the Arts & Crafts movement.

Climate

Angelica has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.

Images for kids

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  A wood engraving of a portrait of Philip Schuyler Church.

See also

In Spanish: Angelica (pueblo) para niños