Bath, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bath
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A view of Bath
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 Bath
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 95.88 sq mi (248.32 km2) |
| • Land | 95.32 sq mi (246.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) 0.3% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,426  |
| • Estimate
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11,334 |
| • Density | 126.49/sq mi (48.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14810
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-101-04770 |
Bath is a town in Steuben County, New York, in the United States. It covers about 96 square miles (249 km2). In 2020, about 11,426 people lived there.
The biggest community in the town is the Village of Bath. This village is the main town for Steuben County. The town of Bath is in the middle part of the county. It is northwest of Elmira. The town and village might be named after the city of Bath in England. Another idea is that they were named after Lady Bath. She was the daughter of a rich landowner.
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History of Bath
The town of Bath was started in 1793. It was part of a large land deal by a rich British man named William Pulteney. He named the town after Bath, Somerset in England. He owned many properties there.
Bath was created at the same time as Steuben County in 1796. It was one of the first towns in the county. Over time, parts of Bath were used to create seven other towns. The Lackawanna Railroad built its main line through Bath. A train station opened here in 1882.
The first jail in Bath was built in 1796. It was made of logs and stood west of Pulteney Square. Later, a stronger stone building replaced it. In 1828, a brick courthouse was built. It was later destroyed by fire. A new courthouse was built right away using the same plans.
Geography and Nature
The United States Census Bureau says Bath covers 96.3 square miles (249.4 km2). Most of this area, 96.0 square miles (248.6 km2), is land. Only a small part, 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), is water.
Roads and Rivers
- Interstate 86 (also called the Southern Tier Expressway) goes through the town.
- New York State Route 54 and New York State Route 415 meet in Bath village.
- New York State Route 53 starts in the community of Kanona.
- New York State Route 226 goes through Savona.
The Cohocton River flows through the town. It passes by the small communities of Kanona, Bath, and Savona.
Communities in Bath
The town of Bath includes several communities:
- Bath village
- Buck Settlement – A small community in the southwest.
- Coss Corners – A place south of Unionville.
- Dudley Settlement – A community south of Bath village.
- East Union – Another community south of Bath village.
- Haverling Heights – A community just north of Bath village.
- Kanona – A small community northwest of Bath village, near Interstate 86.
- Knight Settlement – A place in the northwest part of the town.
- Savona village
- Sonora – A small community near the eastern edge of the town.
- Thomas Corners – A place in the southwest.
- Unionville – A community south of Bath village.
Climate in Bath
Bath has a climate with big changes in temperature during the year. Summers are warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
People of Bath
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,578 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,387 | 31.4% | |
| 1840 | 4,915 | 45.1% | |
| 1850 | 6,185 | 25.8% | |
| 1860 | 5,129 | −17.1% | |
| 1870 | 6,236 | 21.6% | |
| 1880 | 7,396 | 18.6% | |
| 1890 | 7,881 | 6.6% | |
| 1900 | 8,437 | 7.1% | |
| 1910 | 8,554 | 1.4% | |
| 1920 | 7,317 | −14.5% | |
| 1930 | 7,843 | 7.2% | |
| 1940 | 9,354 | 19.3% | |
| 1950 | 10,926 | 16.8% | |
| 1960 | 11,978 | 9.6% | |
| 1970 | 11,953 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 12,268 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 12,724 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 12,097 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 12,379 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 11,426 | −7.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 11,334 | −8.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 12,097 people living in Bath. There were 4,905 households. About 28.5% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 2.90 people.
The median age in the town was 41 years old. This means half the people were older than 41, and half were younger.
Places to Visit
Bath is home to the Bath VA Medical Center. This center was started in 1877. It helps veterans, who are people who served in the military. Next to it is the Bath National Cemetery. This is a special burial ground for veterans.
Fun and Culture
Bath has an annual dairy festival in June. This festival celebrates the area's strong dairy farming.
Famous People from Bath
- George Brinski – He served in the Civil War in place of future president Grover Cleveland.
- Jermain Wesley Loguen – A Black minister and educator who lived in Bath from 1843 to 1846.
See also
In Spanish: Bath (Nueva York) para niños
