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Bleecker, New York
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Signage along County Route 125 entering the town of Bleecker and Fulton County
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 Bleecker, New York
Location in New York
Bleecker, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.41 sq mi (153.87 km2) |
| • Land | 57.13 sq mi (147.96 km2) |
| • Water | 2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 533 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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504 |
| • Density | 8.82/sq mi (3.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-035-06882 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978737 |
Welcome to Bleecker! This small town is located in Fulton County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 545 people lived here. The town got its name from Barent Bleecker, who was one of the first landowners in this area.
Bleecker is found north of the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown, in the northern part of Fulton County.
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Exploring Bleecker's Past
People first started settling permanently in Bleecker around the year 1800. These early settlers built their homes near a place called Lindsleys Corners.
Bleecker officially became a town in 1831. It was created from a part of the larger town of Johnstown. Over the next few years, its borders changed a bit. By 1842, Bleecker had its current shape and size. A small part of Bleecker was also added to the town of Caroga in 1842.
In the early days, people in Bleecker worked in industries like lumbering (cutting down trees for wood) and tanning (preparing animal hides). The town's population grew a lot, reaching its highest point of about 1,060 people around 1860. After that, the number of residents slowly decreased for many years. The lowest population was 190 people in 1940. Since then, the community has grown again.
Bleecker's Natural Surroundings
Bleecker covers a total area of about 153.9 square kilometers (about 59.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 148 square kilometers (57.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5.9 square kilometers (2.3 square miles), is water, like lakes and streams.
The northern edge of Bleecker touches the border of Hamilton County. Bleecker is also located within the beautiful Adirondack Park, a large protected area known for its natural beauty.
Who Lives in Bleecker?
The population of Bleecker has changed over time. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 346 | — | |
| 1850 | 510 | 47.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,062 | 108.2% | |
| 1870 | 970 | −8.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,046 | 7.8% | |
| 1890 | 816 | −22.0% | |
| 1900 | 603 | −26.1% | |
| 1910 | 500 | −17.1% | |
| 1920 | 389 | −22.2% | |
| 1930 | 202 | −48.1% | |
| 1940 | 190 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 220 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 245 | 11.4% | |
| 1970 | 294 | 20.0% | |
| 1980 | 463 | 57.5% | |
| 1990 | 515 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 573 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 533 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 545 | 2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the 2000 census, there were 573 people living in Bleecker. These people lived in 232 households. The town had 429 housing units in total.
About 19.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.8% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Bleecker was 45 years old.
Places to Discover in Bleecker
Bleecker has several small communities and interesting natural spots:
- Bleecker – This is the main small community, or hamlet, in the southeastern part of the town. You can find it on County Road 112.
- Bleecker Center – Another small community located northwest of Bleecker village, also on County Road 112.
- Bowlers Corners – A spot south of Lindsley Corners, found on County Road 145.
- Chase Lake – A lake in the northeastern part of the town. It's named after William Chase, an early settler who built the first mill here.
- Lindsley Corners – A small community northeast of Bleecker village, on County Road 125. It's believed that the very first house in Bleecker was built here.
- Mountain Lake – A small lake located near the southern border of the town.
- Peck Lake – A larger lake found in the southwestern part of Bleecker.
- Peters Corners – A small community north of Bleecker village, on County Road 125.
- Pinnacle – This name refers to a location east of Lindsley Corners. It's also the name of a mountain in the northwestern part of the town.
- Stony Creek – A stream that flows out of the eastern side of Bleecker.
- Vandenburgh Pond – A small pond located east of Bleecker village.
See also
In Spanish: Bleecker para niños
