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Clarendon, New York
Farwell's Mills
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Location in Orleans 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 | Orleans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.22 sq mi (91.22 km2) |
| • Land | 35.22 sq mi (91.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,648 |
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(2016)
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3,529 |
| • Density | 100.20/sq mi (38.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14429
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-15880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978830 |
Clarendon is a small town located in Orleans County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 3,648 people lived there. The town got its name from another place called Clarendon in Vermont.
The Town of Clarendon is in the southeastern part of Orleans County. Two main roads, New York State Route 31A and New York State Route 237, meet in the town.
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History of Clarendon
People first started settling in the area around 1811. The Town of Clarendon was officially formed in 1820. This was even before Orleans County itself was created. It was originally known as "Farwell's Mills." This name came from one of the first settlers, who arrived in 1810. Clarendon was once famous for its stone quarries and cement factories.
In late 2006, an old stone church was taken down. This historic church was built around 1830. It served the community until 1980, when its contents were sold. After that, it became an antiques and book shop. The church was a well-known landmark in Clarendon for many years. The current owner of the land still has the original bell from the church. This bell was made in Troy, New York. Around 1990, the volunteer fire department building, which was next to the church, almost completely burned down.
Two important historic buildings in Clarendon are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They are the Butterfield Cobblestone House and the Clarendon Stone Store.
Geography of Clarendon
Clarendon covers a total area of about 35.2 square miles (91.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The eastern border of the town is also the border of Monroe County. Specifically, it borders the Town of Sweden. The southern border of Clarendon touches Genesee County. This is where it meets the Town of Byron.
A natural feature called the Clarendon-Linden fault system is partly named after Clarendon. This fault system causes the land to rise noticeably just west of Route 237.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 2,025 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,251 | 11.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,809 | −19.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,831 | 1.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,668 | −8.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,797 | 7.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,731 | −3.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,518 | −12.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,335 | −12.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,139 | −14.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,224 | 7.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,176 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,287 | 9.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,659 | 28.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,969 | 18.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,148 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,705 | 25.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,392 | 25.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,648 | 7.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,529 | −3.3% | |
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In 2000, a census showed that 3,392 people lived in Clarendon. There were 1,230 households and 928 families. The town had about 96 people per square mile (37 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Clarendon were White (96.46%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of all households, 36.3% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.3%) were married couples living together. About 18.5% of households were single individuals. The average household had 2.76 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.5% were under 18 years old. The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 100.8 males.
The average yearly income for a household in the town was $46,667. For families, the average income was $52,064. About 8.1% of all people in Clarendon lived below the poverty line. This included 10.8% of those under 18.
Communities and Locations in Clarendon
Clarendon has several smaller communities and areas:
- Bennetts Corners – This small community is east of Clarendon village on NY 31A.
- Clarendon – This is the main hamlet or village. It was the original Farwell settlement. It is located where NY 31A and NY 237 meet.
- Honest Hill – This community is south of Clarendon village on NY 237.
- Manning – This community was also known as "West Clarendon" or "Mudville." It is on NY 31A, west of Clarendon village.
Notable People from Clarendon
Several interesting people have connections to Clarendon:
- Carl Akeley (1864-1924) was a famous taxidermist, conservationist, and inventor. A hall in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City is named after him.
- Lemuel Cook (1759-1866) was one of the last known surviving veterans of the American Revolutionary War. He moved to Clarendon in 1832 and is buried there.
- Joseph Glidden (1813-1906) was a businessman who invented barbed wire. He lived in Clarendon before 1843.
- James Taylor Lewis (1819-1904) was a lawyer and politician. He served as the ninth Governor of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Clarendon (Nueva York) para niños
