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Conesus, New York
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 Conesus, New York
Location in New York
Conesus, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.87 sq mi (92.90 km2) |
| • Land | 32.89 sq mi (85.19 km2) |
| • Water | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,473 |
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(2016)
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2,409 |
| • Density | 73.24/sq mi (28.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14435
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-051-17618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978858 |
Conesus is a town located in Livingston County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,473 people lived there. The name "Conesus" comes from a native word meaning "berry place."
The town of Conesus is on the eastern edge of Livingston County. It is located north of Dansville.
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A Look at Conesus's History
People first started settling in the Conesus area around 1795. The town was officially created in 1819. It was formed from parts of the towns of Groveland and Livonia.
When it was first formed, Conesus was called "Freeport." The name was changed to "Browersville" in March 1825. Just one month later, in April 1825, its name was changed again to "Conesus."
Conesus was once home to St. Michael's Mission. This was a school for Catholic priests that operated from the 1930s to the 1970s. Today, the large buildings on Mission Road are owned by a Christian church.
Several historic buildings in Conesus are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Conesus Amusement Hall, the Kellerman Log Cabin, the Payne Cobblestone House, and the Sliker Cobblestone House.
Where is Conesus?
Conesus covers a total area of about 92.9 square kilometers (35.87 square miles). Most of this area, about 85.2 square kilometers (32.89 square miles), is land. The rest, about 7.7 square kilometers (2.98 square miles), is water.
Lakes and Waterways
Conesus Lake is located on the western border of the town. Hemlock Lake is on the eastern border. Both of these lakes are considered smaller Finger Lakes. The eastern border of Conesus is also the border of Ontario County.
Many small communities are found along the eastern shore of Conesus Lake. These include Sunny Shores, Excelsior Springs, and Walkleys Landing. However, there are no houses along the shore of Hemlock Lake. This is because the city of Rochester owns Hemlock Lake. They use it as a source for their drinking water.
Roads and Transportation
New York State Route 15 is a very important highway that runs north and south through Conesus. This highway crosses the former New York State Route 255 in Conesus village.
Neighboring Towns
Conesus shares its borders with several other towns.
- Livonia
(to the north) - Canadice
(to the east) - Springwater; Sparta
(to the south) - Groveland; Geneseo
(to the west)
Conesus's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,288 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,690 | 31.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,654 | −2.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,418 | −14.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,443 | 1.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,362 | −5.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,397 | 2.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,196 | −14.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,149 | −3.9% | |
| 1910 | 937 | −18.5% | |
| 1920 | 814 | −13.1% | |
| 1930 | 832 | 2.2% | |
| 1940 | 809 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 809 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,221 | 50.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,533 | 25.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,970 | 28.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,196 | 11.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,353 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,473 | 5.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,409 | −2.6% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 2,353 people living in Conesus. These people lived in 869 households, and 662 of these were families. The population density was about 71.5 people per square mile.
About 38.7% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households (63.6%) were married couples living together. About 18.2% of all households were made up of just one person.
The population in Conesus was spread out by age. About 27.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
Famous People from Conesus
Some notable people have connections to Conesus:
- Andrew Kuder – A soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
- Frederick D. Losey – A scholar who studied Shakespearian works. He was also known for his public speaking skills.
- Daniel Shays – A leader of Shays' Rebellion, a historic uprising.
Communities and Places in Conesus
Here are some of the smaller communities and locations you can find in the town of Conesus:
- Conesus – This is the main village, located on NY-15.
- Conesus Inlet – A stream that flows into the southern part of Conesus Lake.
- Conesus Inlet Fish and Wildlife Management Area – A special area at the south end of Conesus Lake for protecting wildlife.
- Crocketts Corners – A place north of Conesus village, also on NY-15.
- Excelsior Springs – A spot on Conesus Lake, north of Walkleys Landing.
- Foots Corner – A small community north of Conesus village on NY-15.
- McMillan Creek – A stream that flows through Conesus village and into Conesus Lake.
- Sunny Shores – A location near the northern town line by Conesus Lake.
- Union Corners – A community that used to exist in the town.
- Walkleys Landing – A small community at the southern end of Conesus Lake.
- Websters Crossing – A community near the southern town line, on NY-15 and McMillan Creek.
All the communities listed along Conesus Lake are part of the Conesus Lake census-designated place.
See also
In Spanish: Conesus para niños
