Coldspring, New York facts for kids
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Coldspring, New York
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 Coldspring, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.02 sq mi (134.73 km2) |
| • Land | 51.46 sq mi (133.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,413 ft (431 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 661 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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656 |
| • Density | 12.67/sq mi (4.89/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP code |
14783 (Steamburg)
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| FIPS code | 36-009-16903 |
Coldspring is a small town in Cattaraugus County, New York. It is located in the southwestern part of the county. In 2020, about 661 people lived there. Coldspring is west of the city of Salamanca.
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History of Coldspring
The first settlers arrived in Coldspring around 1818. The town of Coldspring was officially created in 1837. It was formed from a part of the town of Napoli. Later, in 1847 and 1848, some land was added to the town of South Valley.
The Story of Elko
In 1965, the town of Coldspring voted to take over a former town called Elko. Elko was also known as Quaker Bridge. It had to be moved because its land was flooded to create the Allegheny Reservoir. Elko had been formed in 1890 from part of South Valley.
Quakers were among the first people to settle in Elko. They came in 1798 to help the local Seneca people. A Seneca leader named Cornplanter had invited them. Today, almost all of Elko's original land is either under the reservoir or inside Allegany State Park. Because of this, no one lives in Elko permanently anymore. When Elko joined Coldspring, many of its former residents moved to Coldspring. This helped the town's population grow.
Geography of Coldspring
Coldspring covers about 134.7 square kilometers (52.02 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 133.3 square kilometers (51.46 square miles). The rest, about 1.4 square kilometers (0.55 square miles), is water.
Rivers and Mountains
The southern border of Coldspring is also the border with Pennsylvania. The Allegheny River flows through the town. This river is now part of the Allegheny Reservoir, a large artificial lake. The reservoir divides Coldspring into northern and southern parts. Mount Tuscarora is a mountain in the southern part of the town. It is located within Allegany State Park.
Roads and Neighbors
Major roads like New York State Route 394 and Interstate 86 pass through Coldspring.
- To the north is the town of Napoli.
- To the west are the towns of South Valley and Randolph.
- To the east are the towns of Salamanca and Red House.
- To the south, across the Pennsylvania border, is Corydon Township in McKean County.
Population of Coldspring
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 673 | — | |
| 1850 | 591 | −12.2% | |
| 1860 | 667 | 12.9% | |
| 1870 | 835 | 25.2% | |
| 1880 | 984 | 17.8% | |
| 1890 | 901 | −8.4% | |
| 1900 | 870 | −3.4% | |
| 1910 | 685 | −21.3% | |
| 1920 | 567 | −17.2% | |
| 1930 | 541 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 596 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 619 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 580 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 638 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 708 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 732 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 751 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 663 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 661 | −0.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 656 | −1.1% | |
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In 2000, about 751 people lived in Coldspring. There were 278 households, which are groups of people living together. About 205 of these were families. The population density was about 14.6 people per square mile.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. The average household had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.08 people.
The median age in Coldspring was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older. About 27% of the population was under 18. About 14.6% were 65 or older.
Communities and Locations in Coldspring
- Allegany Reservation – This is a special area for the Iroquois people. It goes through the middle of Coldspring, on both sides of the Allegheny River.
- Allegheny Reservoir – A large lake made by a dam on the Allegheny River.
- Allegany State Park – A part of this big park is in the southeastern area of the town.
- Coldspring – This is a small community, or hamlet, near the Allegheny Reservoir. Much of it was abandoned when the Kinzua Dam was built.
- Price Corners – A hamlet located where County Road 9 and Route 394 meet, near the western edge of town.
- Quaker Bridge – A hamlet that was mostly abandoned and is now underwater due to the Kinzua Dam.
- Quaker Lake – A lake found south of the Coldspring hamlet.
- Randolph State Fish Hatchery – A place in the northwestern part of the town where fish are raised.
- Sawmill Run – A hamlet that is partly in the northeastern corner of Coldspring and partly in the nearby Town of Salamanca.
- Steamburg – This is the main community in Coldspring. It is located near the center of town, along NY Route 394. The town government is based here.
- Steamburg Resettlement Area – An area south of Steamburg, within the reservation lands.
- Underwood Corners – A point where County Routes 10 and 39 cross, north of Steamburg.
See also
In Spanish: Coldspring (Nueva York) para niños
