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Brant
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| Town of Brant | |
Location in Erie 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 | Erie County |
| Incorporated | 1839 |
| Named for | Joseph Brant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.74 sq mi (64.07 km2) |
| • Land | 24.31 sq mi (62.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,065 |
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2,056 |
| • Density | 84.56/sq mi (32.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14027
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-029-07894 |
Brant is a small town in Erie County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,065 people lived there. The town was named after Joseph Brant, a famous leader of the Mohawk tribe.
Brant is located in the southwestern part of Erie County. It is known as one of the "Southtowns" and is southwest of the city of Buffalo.
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A Look Back: Brant's History
How Brant Began
The first European settler, Moses Tucker, arrived in the Brant area around 1816. At first, this area was part of a larger town called Willink. On March 25, 1839, Brant officially became its own town. It was created from parts of the towns of Evans and Concord.
Early records from 1860 describe Brant as a flat area near Lake Erie. Cattaraugus Creek forms part of its southern border. Other important streams include Big Sister, Delaware, and Muddy Creeks. The soil is mostly gravelly and clay.
The first religious services in Brant were held by Benj. Olmsted in 1820. The first baby born in the town was a son of John West in 1818. The first marriage was between Levi Grannis and Leah Hallida in 1819. The first person to pass away was Matthew West in 1822.
The town's first mill was built by Sam'l Butts in 1822. Josephus Hubbard opened the first inn in 1825. Milton Morse opened the first store in 1835. The first school was taught by Julia Bradley in 1823.
The Name "Brant"
The town of Brant is named after Colonel Joseph Brant, a well-known leader of the Mohawk people. His Mohawk name was "Tha-yan-da-nee-gah."
Some early stories said his name meant "wood partly burned." However, this is not correct. Joseph Brant's Mohawk name actually meant "he places two bets." His Christian name, Joseph, came from his stepfather. When Native people were baptized, they often received Christian names. Joseph was known as "Brant's Joseph" when he was young, and later became Joseph Brant.
Where is Brant Located?
The town of Brant covers about 24.74 square miles (64.07 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Major roads like the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), U.S. Route 20, and NY 5 all pass through the town, making it easy to travel to and from Brant.
Nearby Places
- To the west of Brant is Lake Erie, a large freshwater lake.
- The southern border of Brant is the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation.
- The town of North Collins is to the east.
- The town of Evans is to the north.
Who Lives in Brant?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 1,088 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,028 | −5.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,097 | 6.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,359 | 23.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,527 | 12.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,396 | −8.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,720 | 23.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,125 | 23.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,830 | −13.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,693 | −7.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,753 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,934 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,290 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,672 | 16.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,437 | −8.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,119 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,906 | −10.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,065 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,912 | −7.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, about 1,906 people lived in Brant. The town had about 710 households, which are groups of people living together.
About 29% of households had children under 18. Most households were married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband present. About 19% of households were single individuals.
The population was spread out by age. About 25% of the people were under 18. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Brant was 39 years.
Famous People from Brant
- John Joseph Bernet – a leader in the railroad industry.
- Luther Buxton – a politician and doctor in New York and Wisconsin.
- Marion Fricano – a former professional baseball pitcher.
- Clint Holmes – a well-known entertainer from Las Vegas, who grew up in Farnham.
Towns and Spots in Brant
- Brant – a small community located on Route 249.
- Cattaraugus Reservation – a special area for the Seneca people, forming the southern edge of the town.
- Evangola State Park – a beautiful park mostly within the town, right on the shore of Lake Erie.
- Farnham – a small village in the eastern part of Brant. It's the smallest village in all of Erie County!
See also
In Spanish: Brant (Nueva York) para niños
