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Barre, New York
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Location in Orleans County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.05 sq mi (142.58 km2) |
| • Land | 55.04 sq mi (142.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,025 |
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1,921 |
| • Density | 34.90/sq mi (13.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-04572 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978710 |
Barre is a small town located in Orleans County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,025 people lived here. The town was named after another place called Barre in Massachusetts.
The Town of Barre is situated on the southern border of Orleans County.
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History of Barre
The Town of Barre was officially created in 1818. It was formed from a part of the Town of Gaines. The town got its name from the hometown of one of its first settlers.
A historic building, the Benjamin Franklin Gates House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This list includes important places that are worth preserving.
Geography of Barre
Barre covers a total area of about 55.1 square miles (142.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
The southern border of Barre is shared with the Towns of Elba and Oakfield. These towns are located in Genesee County.
New York State Route 98 is an important road that goes through Barre. It runs from north to south. This road crosses New York State Route 31A near the northern part of the town.
People in Barre
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,767 | — | |
| 1830 | 4,801 | 171.7% | |
| 1840 | 5,539 | 15.4% | |
| 1850 | 6,437 | 16.2% | |
| 1860 | 7,228 | 12.3% | |
| 1870 | 6,756 | −6.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,325 | −65.6% | |
| 1890 | 2,154 | −7.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,937 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,812 | −6.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,622 | −10.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,686 | 3.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,545 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,623 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,922 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,135 | 11.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,164 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,093 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,124 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,025 | −4.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,921 | −5.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,124 people living in Barre. These people lived in 739 households. About 582 of these households were families.
Many households, about 38.6%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 66.6%, were married couples. Some households, 7.2%, had a female head without a husband.
The average household had about 2.87 people. The average family had about 3.22 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 28.8% were under 18 years old. About 29.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 9.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Barre was 36 years.
Famous People from Barre
Several notable individuals have connections to Barre:
- Lorenzo Burrows – He was a former US Congressman. A Congressman is someone who represents their area in the United States government.
- Frank Hamilton Cushing (1857-1900) – He was an American anthropologist and ethnologist. This means he studied human societies and cultures. He lived in Barre when he was a young boy.
- John G. Sawyer – Another former US Congressman.
- Chester Harding – A well-known American portrait painter.
- Charles H. Nesbitt – He was a former Assembly minority leader. This is a leadership role in a state's legislative assembly.
Communities and Places in Barre
Barre has several smaller communities and locations:
- Barre Center – This is a small village or settlement, called a hamlet. It is located on NY-98, south of the Village of Albion. It's near the center of the town.
- Braggs Corners – You can find this spot southwest of Barre Center.
- Burma Woods – Another hamlet located in the western part of the town. It's north of West Barre.
- Pine Hill Airport (9G6) – This is a small airport for general aviation. It's near the western town line and west of Burma Woods.
- South Barre – A hamlet located in the southeastern part of the town.
- West Barre – This hamlet is actually in the south-central part of the town.
Farms in Barre
Barre is known as a "right-to-farm" community. This means there are laws that protect farming activities in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Barre (Nueva York) para niños
