Conklin, New York facts for kids
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Conklin, New York
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“The Castle”
Alpheus Corby house, which is also the Town Hall for Conklin, New York |
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Map highlighting Conklin's location within Broome County.
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 Conklin, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
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| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.89 sq mi (64.46 km2) |
| • Land | 24.39 sq mi (63.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.50 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,008 |
| • Density | 201.21/sq mi (77.692/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
13748
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-007-17772 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978861 |
Conklin is a small town in Broome County, New York. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 5,008 people lived there.
The town is found on the southern edge of Broome County. It is southeast of the city of Binghamton.
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Conklin's History
People first settled in the Conklin area around 1788. The town of Conklin was officially created in 1824. It was formed from a part of the town of Chenango. The town was named after Nicholas Conklin, who lived from 1782 to 1858.
Over the years, Conklin's borders changed a few times. In 1831, some land from Conklin was used to create the town of Windsor. But later, in 1851, Conklin received some land back from Windsor. In 1859, another part of Conklin became the town of Kirkwood.
In 1900, a person named Alpheus Corby built a special house in Conklin. It looked like a castle! Today, this unique building serves as the Conklin Town Hall. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
Conklin has experienced some big floods. In June 2006, a large flood hit the town. It caused a lot of damage to homes and businesses. Many people needed to be rescued. Another major flood happened in September 2011. This was due to Tropical Storm Lee.
Conklin's Geography
Conklin covers a total area of about 24.9 square miles (64.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 24.4 square miles (63.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water.
The southern border of Conklin touches Susquehanna County in Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna River forms the eastern border of the town. Snake Creek, which flows into the Susquehanna River, was an important place for early settlers.
New York State Route 7 is a main road in Conklin. It splits off from New York State Route 7A in the southeast part of the town, near Corbettsville.
Places and Communities in Conklin
- Corbettsville – This is a small community, or hamlet, located on NY-7 in the southern part of Conklin.
- Conklin – This is the main hamlet of Conklin. It is by the Susquehanna River on NY-7. You can reach Interstate 81's Exit 1 by crossing the river on the Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge.
- Conklin Forks – This hamlet is in the western part of town. It is where County Roads 8 and 141 meet.
- Conklin Station – This hamlet is north of Corbettsville on NY-7. It used to be called "Milburn."
- Conklin Center – This hamlet is north of the main Conklin hamlet on NY-7.
Conklin's Population
The population of Conklin has changed over the years. Here is how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 908 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,475 | 62.4% | |
| 1850 | 2,232 | 51.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,146 | −48.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,440 | 25.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,420 | −1.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,033 | −27.3% | |
| 1900 | 946 | −8.4% | |
| 1910 | 850 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 796 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,332 | 67.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,156 | 61.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,872 | 33.2% | |
| 1960 | 4,347 | 51.4% | |
| 1970 | 5,399 | 24.2% | |
| 1980 | 6,204 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 6,265 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,940 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,441 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,008 | −8.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the population of Conklin was 5,008 people. Most residents were White. There were also people from other racial and ethnic backgrounds living in the town.
Famous People from Conklin
Some notable people have come from Conklin, including:
- Amos J. Cummings – A United States Representative and a Medal of Honor recipient.
- Charles E. Fuller – A member of the New York State Assembly.
- Jerome Anthony Watrous – A writer, military officer, and legislator.
- Jim Whitney – A professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Conklin (Nueva York) para niños
