Apalachin, New York facts for kids
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Apalachin, New York
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 Apalachin, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.45 km2) |
| • Land | 2.88 sq mi (7.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,632 |
| • Density | 915.16/sq mi (353.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13732
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-02308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0942517 |
Apalachin (pronounced AP-ə-LAY-kin) is a community in Tioga County, New York, United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified for counting its population. In 2020, about 2,632 people lived here. The community gets its name from Apalachin Creek.
Apalachin is located in the southeastern part of the Town of Owego. It is west of the city of Binghamton and is part of the larger Binghamton metropolitan area.
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History of Apalachin
The first settlers arrived in the Apalachin area around 1786. However, the community itself was officially founded much later, in 1836.
The Apalachin Meeting
On November 14, 1957, a famous event known as the Apalachin Meeting took place here. This was a large gathering of important crime figures from across the United States. They met at the home of Joseph Barbara, who lived in Apalachin.
The meeting was quickly broken up by a curious New York State Trooper. He noticed many expensive cars parked near the home. Other police officers soon arrived, leading to arrests and many attendees fleeing into the surrounding countryside. This event was a big deal for law enforcement.
The meeting has been shown in movies like Analyze This (1999), The Valachi Papers (1972), and Mob Town (2019).
Community Events and Landmarks
From 1960 until 2016, Apalachin hosted the annual Apalachin Firemen's Field Days. This was a four-day carnival, usually held in the first week of June. It grew from a small event to a large festival with carnival rides, games, and food. It also featured events like the Little Miss Apalachin contest and fireworks.
Riverside Cemetery is a historic site in Apalachin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
Notable People from Apalachin
Apalachin has been home to several interesting people:
- Benjamin F. Tracy: He served as the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1889 to 1893.
- Joseph Barbara: A well-known figure in crime history, whose home hosted the famous Apalachin Meeting.
- Doug Hurley: A famous astronaut. He was the commander of the first crewed space mission launched from American soil since 2011. This mission was also the first commercial flight to carry a crew to the ISS.
Geography of Apalachin
Apalachin is located at coordinates 42°4′28″N 76°9′23″W.
The United States Census Bureau states that the community covers a total area of about 2.88 square miles (7.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The community is situated on the south side of the Susquehanna River. Apalachin is also next to the Southern Tier Expressway (New York State Route 17), which is a major road.
Education in Apalachin
Most of Apalachin is part of the Owego-Apalachin Central School District. However, some parts of the community are in the Vestal Central School District.
See Also
In Spanish: Apalachin (Nueva York) para niños
