Bath (village), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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A view of Bath
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 Bath (village), New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.17 sq mi (8.22 km2) |
| • Land | 3.17 sq mi (8.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,571 |
| • Density | 1,756.31/sq mi (678.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14810
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-04759 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0943162 |
Bath is a small village in Steuben County, New York, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2010, about 5,786 people lived here. The village is part of a larger area also called Bath. It is located northwest of Elmira.
The village might have been named after the city of Bath, Somerset in England. Another idea is that it was named for Lady Laura Pulteney, 1st Countess of Bath. She was the daughter of Sir William Pulteney, who was one of the first landowners in the area.
Bath is home to the Bath VA Medical Center, which used to be a home for old soldiers. It also has the Bath National Cemetery. The village hosts the Steuben County Fair, which is the oldest fair that has run continuously in the United States.
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History of Bath Village
The village of Bath was started in 1793. It officially became a village in 1816, but it wasn't fully organized until 1836.
Many historic buildings in Bath are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places like the Davenport Library and the United States Post Office. These buildings are important because they show the history and architecture of the area.
A book called "Genesee Fever" by Carl Carmer tells a story set in Bath. It talks about the first European settlers in this region. Bath was once the place where people could buy land for a very large area, about 1.2 million acres.
Geography and Location
Bath covers an area of about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The village is close to Interstate 86, a major highway. Other important roads like New York State Route 54 and New York State Route 415 also meet in Bath. County Roads 10 and 13 lead into the village too.
Bath has a railroad called the Bath & Hammondsport Railroad. It connects to other train lines and helps move goods. Trains usually run through Bath five days a week.
The Conhocton River flows through Bath. There is also a small artificial lake called Lake Salubria southeast of the village.
Population Information
The population of Bath has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 453 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,000 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,400 | 40.0% | |
| 1850 | 2,500 | 78.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,012 | −19.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,465 | −27.2% | |
| 1880 | 3,183 | 117.3% | |
| 1890 | 3,261 | 2.5% | |
| 1900 | 4,994 | 53.1% | |
| 1910 | 3,884 | −22.2% | |
| 1920 | 3,720 | −4.2% | |
| 1930 | 4,015 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 4,696 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 5,416 | 15.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,166 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 6,053 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 6,042 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,801 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,641 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,786 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,571 | −3.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,641 people living in Bath. There were 2,612 households, which are groups of people living together. About 24% of these households had children under 18. Many households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Bath in 2000 was 42 years old. About 21.9% of the population was under 18. About 20.5% of the people were 65 years or older.
Notable People from Bath
- Frank Bowes, a former professional baseball player
- Ira Davenport, a former US Congressman
- George Grueb, a Medal of Honor winner from the American Civil War
- Edward Howell, a former US Congressman
- Frank Fernando Jones, a former Iowa politician and businessman
- Jermain Wesley Loguen, who taught the first school for Black children in Bath
- John Magee, a former US Congressman
- Reuben Robie, a former US Congressman
- David Rumsey, a former US Congressman
- Edwin S. Underhill, a former US Congressman
- James A. Wetmore, a US acting Supervising Architect
- William Woods, a former US Congressman
Images for kids
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Antique tractors in Bath, New York's annual dairy parade.
See also
In Spanish: Bath (villa) para niños
