Clifton Springs, New York facts for kids
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Clifton Springs, New York
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The former New York Central Railroad freight station in Clifton Springs
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 Clifton Springs, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
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| • Total | 2,209 |
| • Density | 1,490.55/sq mi (575.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14432
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| Area code(s) | 315 and 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-16375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970014 |
| Website | [1] |
Clifton Springs is a small village in Ontario County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,127 people lived there. The village got its name from special mineral springs found in the area.
Clifton Springs is mostly located in the Town of Manchester. A small part of the village is also in the Town of Phelps. It is located southeast of Rochester, NY.
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History of Clifton Springs
People first settled in this area around 1801. The early community used the natural sulfur springs as a place for health treatments. A "health spa" is a place where people go to relax and improve their health, often using special waters. The village officially became a village in 1859.
The village grew slowly at first. But in 1849, a doctor named Henry Foster arrived. He wanted to start a "water cure" center. At that time, people believed that the sulfur waters, combined with strong religious faith, could help many people get better. Clifton Springs became well-known in the eastern United States for this reason.
Over the years, thousands of people visited the area. They came to enjoy the special water and rest to improve their health. Some famous people, like Elvis Presley and Bette Davis' daughter, even visited. The area around the old sanitarium is now a special historic district. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Occupational Therapy Begins Here
In March 1917, a local architect named George Edward Barton held an important meeting. He gathered experts from around the country to talk about the "work cure." This idea was about how doing activities could help people recover from illness or injury. During this meeting, the job of occupational therapy was created. This is a type of therapy that helps people do the everyday activities they need and want to do.
In 1968, a special plaque was placed on Barton's home, called Consolation House. This was to celebrate 50 years of the occupational therapy profession. From 1915 to 1921, Barton used Consolation House as a place for people to recover. He used helpful activities to aid their healing.
Clifton Springs Today
Today, people are again interested in bathing in mineral springs. The Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic has a special section for this treatment.
Modern Clifton Springs has many great features for its residents. It has a good school system, a modern hospital, and a YMCA. There is also a Chamber of Commerce and a Rotary Club, which are groups that help the community. The village also has a country club with a golf course, a bank, a library, and a community for senior citizens.
Clifton Springs also has a volunteer fire department, a park, tennis courts, and a skate park. You can find shaded streets and a large manufacturing company. The business area is very active. In the summer, the town has a special program called "Super Sundays" to support local businesses.
The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District serves students in Clifton Springs. This school district is also known as Midlakes. The current Superintendent is Matt Stickles.
The Oliver Warner Farmstead is another historic place in the village. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Geography of Clifton Springs
Clifton Springs is located at coordinates 42°57′44″N 77°8′15″W / 42.96222°N 77.13750°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.4 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Clifton Springs is just south of the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90). It is also near New York State Route 96. County Road 13 goes through the village and is known as Main Street.
Population of Clifton Springs
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 746 | — | |
| 1880 | 902 | 20.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,297 | 43.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,617 | 24.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,600 | −1.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,628 | 1.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,819 | 11.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,413 | −22.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,838 | 30.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,953 | 6.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,058 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,039 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,175 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,223 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,127 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,209 | 3.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,223 people living in Clifton Springs. There were 869 households, which are groups of people living together. About 530 of these were families.
The village had a population density of about 1,541 people per square mile (595 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in the village were White (97.57%). A small number were African American (1.21%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.81% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 23.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 40 years.
See also
In Spanish: Clifton Springs (Nueva York) para niños
