Catharine, New York facts for kids
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Catharine, New York
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 Catharine, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schuyler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.90 sq mi (85.21 km2) |
| • Land | 32.30 sq mi (83.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,656  |
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(2021)
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1,634 |
| • Density | 52.55/sq mi (20.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-12914 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978799 |
Catharine is a small town located in Schuyler County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,656 people lived there. This town is special because it's one of two in the county named after Catherine Montour. She was a Native American leader and interpreter from the area. Catharine is found in the southeastern part of Schuyler County, just north of Elmira.
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Exploring Catharine's Past
Early Beginnings: Native American History
Long ago, a Seneca village called Catharine's Town was located near some waterfalls in the area. Sadly, in 1779, during the Sullivan Expedition, colonial forces destroyed this village. This was part of a larger action where over 40 villages in western New York were destroyed. This happened in response to raids that had taken place in the eastern part of the province.
First Settlers and Town Creation
The first European-American settlers arrived around 1788. This was after the American Revolutionary War. The Seneca people and other Native American groups who had sided with the British had to give up their lands in New York.
The Town of Catharine was officially created in 1798 by the New York State Legislature. The first elections for the town government happened that same year. By 1805, the town had grown quite a bit. A Methodist church group was formed in the small community of Catharine. An Episcopalian church group was the first to build a church building, called St. John's, in 1811.
How Catharine's Borders Changed
When it was first created, Catharine was part of Chemung County. Later, Schuyler County was formed. In 1798, some land for Catharine was taken from the Town of Elmira.
Over time, parts of Catharine were used to create other towns. In 1825, the Towns of Veteran and Catlin were formed from Catharine. Both of these new towns were in Chemung County. Catharine became even smaller in 1857 when the Town of Montour was created. Finally, when Schuyler County was established in 1854, Catharine became part of Schuyler County instead of Chemung County.
The historic Lattin-Crandall Octagon Barn was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it's an important historical building.
Where is Catharine Located?
Geography and Area
The town of Catharine covers a total area of about 32.9 square miles (85.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.3 square miles (83.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.57 square kilometers), is water.
The southern border of Catharine touches Chemung County. New York State Route 224 is a main road that goes through the town. It connects with New York State Route 228 in the village of Odessa.
How Many People Live in Catharine?
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Catharine has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,478 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,064 | −16.7% | |
| 1840 | 2,424 | 17.4% | |
| 1850 | 3,096 | 27.7% | |
| 1860 | 3,688 | 19.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,629 | −55.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,617 | −0.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,398 | −13.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,386 | −0.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,222 | −11.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,178 | −3.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,177 | −0.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,284 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,399 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,605 | 14.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,886 | 17.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,932 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,991 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,930 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,762 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,656 | −6.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,634 | −7.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,930 people living in Catharine. There were 755 households, and 526 of these were families. The average number of people in a household was about 2.54.
Famous People from Catharine
- Alexander S. Diven – A former US Army Officer and a member of Congress.
- William Terry Jackson – A former US Congressman.
Villages and Places in Catharine
- Alpine – This is a small community in the southeast part of the town. It's located on NY-224 and near Cayuta Creek.
- Catharine – This is the main hamlet (a small community) of Catharine. It's in the western part of the town on County Road 15, south of Odessa. It used to be called "Johnsons Settlement."
- Cayuta Creek – This is a stream that flows out of the south end of Cayuta Lake.
- Cayuta Inlet – This is another stream that flows into Cayuta Lake. It enters through a marsh at the north end of the lake.
- Cayuta Lake – A small lake found in the northeast part of the town, east of NY-228.
- Odessa – The Village of Odessa is located in the western part of the town on NY-224.
See also
In Spanish: Catharine (Nueva York) para niños
