Barton, New York facts for kids
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Barton
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 Barton
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.69 sq mi (154.59 km2) |
| • Land | 59.27 sq mi (153.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,570  |
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8,467 |
| • Density | 142.64/sq mi (55.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13734
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-04671 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978712 |
Barton is a town in southwestern Tioga County, New York, United States. It is home to about 8,570 people, based on the 2020 census. The town is located southeast of Elmira.
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History of Barton
The Sullivan Expedition of 1779, an important event in American history, passed through this area. The first settlers arrived around 1791.
The Town of Barton was officially created in 1824. It was formed from parts of the town of Tioga. The area was already settled by 1796. That year, John Shepard bought a large piece of land near where Waverly is today.
The town might have been named after Belva Ann Lockwood. She was a very important person from Royalton, New York. Belva Ann Lockwood was one of the first female lawyers in the country. She was also the first woman to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court. In 1884 and 1888, she was the first woman to be on an official ballot for president of the US. You can find more details about the town's name on its official website.
A fun part of Barton's history was the J.E. Rodeo Ranch. In the 1940s and 1950s, Colonel Jim Eskew's J. E. Rodeo was very famous. It was the only rodeo ranch east of the Mississippi River. This rodeo traveled to many states in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.
Geography of Barton
Barton covers a total area of about 59.7 square miles (154.59 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 59.4 square miles (153.52 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.4 square miles (1.07 square kilometers) is water.
The southern border of Barton follows the Susquehanna River. Part of this border is also the state line with Pennsylvania. To the west, Barton borders Chemung County.
Major roads run through the town. The Southern Tier Expressway (New York State Route 17) crosses Barton, following the Susquehanna River. New York State Route 17C also runs along the river, but on its north side. New York State Route 34 is a north-south road that meets NY-17C in Waverly.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 972 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,324 | 139.1% | |
| 1850 | 3,522 | 51.5% | |
| 1860 | 4,234 | 20.2% | |
| 1870 | 5,087 | 20.1% | |
| 1880 | 5,825 | 14.5% | |
| 1890 | 6,120 | 5.1% | |
| 1900 | 6,381 | 4.3% | |
| 1910 | 6,431 | 0.8% | |
| 1920 | 6,746 | 4.9% | |
| 1930 | 7,219 | 7.0% | |
| 1940 | 7,164 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 8,017 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 8,365 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 8,526 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,784 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 8,925 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 9,066 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 8,858 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 8,570 | −3.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 8,467 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 9,066 people living in Barton. These people lived in 3,568 households, and 2,383 of these were families. The town had about 152.7 people per square mile.
About 33% of households had children under 18. Many households (50.3%) were married couples living together. About 12.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.47 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26% were under 18, and 16.2% were 65 or older. The average age in Barton was 38 years old.
The median income for a household in Barton was $33,530. For families, the median income was $39,650. About 10.5% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 12.2% of those under 18.
Communities and Locations in Barton
Barton is made up of several smaller communities and places:
- Barton – This is a small community, also called a hamlet, in the southeast part of the town. It is on the north side of the Susquehanna River and NY-17C. Sometimes, people call this area "Barton City."
- East Waverly – This hamlet is located just east of the village of Waverly.
- Ellistown – Another hamlet on NY-17C, east of Waverly. It is also on the north side of the Susquehanna River.
- Glencairn – This hamlet is in the southeast part of the town, found along County Road 9.
- Halsey Valley – A hamlet located on the town line in the northeast part of Barton.
- Lockwood – This hamlet is near the western town line, on NY-34. It used to be called "Bingham's Mills." The current name honors Belva Ann Lockwood. She was a famous suffragist (someone who worked for women's right to vote) who taught school in nearby Owego for three years.
- Lockwood Run – This is a stream near the western town line that flows through Waverly.
- North Barton – A hamlet located in the central part of the northern area of the town.
- North Waverly – This community is right next to the north side of Waverly, on NY-34.
- Reniff – A hamlet near the western town line, on NY-34, north of Lockwood.
- Waverly – The Village of Waverly is in the southwest corner of the town. It is right on the border with Pennsylvania, north of Sayre. It was first called Bingham's Mills, named after Charles Bingham who founded it in the 1700s. The name was later changed. Waverly had its own mills, a general store, and a Post Office, like a small town.
Notable Residents
- Jeff Foote, a professional basketball player, is from Barton.
See also
In Spanish: Barton (Nueva York) para niños
