Center Moriches, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Center Moriches, New York
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Eastbound Main Street in Downtown Center Moriches; November 2019.
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 Center Moriches, New York
Location in New York
Center Moriches, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Brookhaven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.04 sq mi (15.65 km2) |
| • Land | 5.26 sq mi (13.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,046 |
| • Density | 1,528.79/sq mi (590.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Code |
11934
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-13420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0969982 |
Center Moriches (pronounced moh-RITCH-iz) is a small community in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place. This means it's a recognized community without its own local government.
In 2020, about 8,046 people lived here. Center Moriches is part of the larger town of Brookhaven. It is home to some important historical buildings. These include the Masury Estate Ballroom and the Terry-Ketcham Inn. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The name "Moriches" comes from a Native American named Meritces. He owned land in this area long ago.
Geography
Center Moriches is located in New York State. It covers a total area of about 6 square miles (15.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.26 square miles (13.63 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 0.78 square miles (2.02 square kilometers).
Population Information
In 2020, the population of Center Moriches was 8,046 people. This community is home to many families. People of different backgrounds live here. The average age of residents is around 37 years old.
Schools
Center Moriches has several schools for students. These include Clayton Huey Elementary School. There is also Center Moriches Middle School and Center Moriches High School. The middle and high schools share the same building. For those who prefer a private option, Our Lady Queen of Apostles regional catholic school is also in the area. It is located behind St. John the Evangelist Church.
Media
Center Moriches is home to a radio station called WJVC. You can find it on 96.1 FM. This station is officially licensed to serve the community. Center Moriches was also featured in an old radio show. It appeared in an episode of the 1950s CBS Radio drama Suspense. The episode was called “On a Country Road” and starred Cary Grant.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Center Moriches. Here are a few:
- Marvin Bell – He was the first poet laureate of Iowa.
- Jeff LeBlanc – An American singer-songwriter.
- Anthony Leone – An American mixed martial artist.
- Linda Lovelace – An actor and author.
- Ferdinand Marcos – A Filipino politician and lawyer.
- Imelda Marcos – A Filipina politician.
- Chester G. Osborne – An American composer, music educator, writer, and trumpeter.
- Daniel Pelosi – An American individual.
- Caroline Rose – An American singer, songwriter, and musician.
- Sue Wicks – A former WNBA player and WNBA Hall Of Famer.
- Paul Gibson (baseball) – A former Major League Baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Center Moriches para niños
