Constableville, New York facts for kids
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Constableville, New York
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 Constableville, New York
Location in New York
Constableville, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Town | West Turin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 293 |
| • Density | 262.08/sq mi (101.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13325
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-17882 |
| GNIS feature ID | 947326 |
Constableville is a small village located in Lewis County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 293 people lived there. The village got its name from William Constable, whose father was an early landowner in the area.
Constableville is part of the larger town of West Turin. It is located north of the city of Rome.
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History of Constableville
Constableville was the very first place settled in the town of West Turin. People started living here around the year 1796.
Some important historical places in the village are recognized nationally. These include the Constableville Village Historic District, the Jonathan C. Collins House and Cemetery, and Constable Hall. These sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are important to the history of the United States. Constable Hall is a large house from the 1800s. It is made of limestone and still has its original furniture.
Geography of Constableville
Constableville is found in the eastern part of the town of West Turin. It covers an area of about 2.9 square kilometers (or 1.12 square miles). All of this area is land.
The Sugar River flows right through the village. This river is a branch of the larger Black River.
The village is located on New York State Route 26. This road goes north for about 17 miles to Lowville. Lowville is the main town of Lewis County. If you go south on Route 26, you will reach Rome, which is about 26 miles away.
Nearby Places
Constableville is located northeast of Mohawk Hill. It is southwest of a place called Collinsville. It is also west of Locust Grove.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 712 | — | |
| 1880 | 593 | −16.7% | |
| 1900 | 450 | — | |
| 1910 | 407 | −9.6% | |
| 1920 | 380 | −6.6% | |
| 1930 | 348 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 340 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 378 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 439 | 16.1% | |
| 1970 | 347 | −21.0% | |
| 1980 | 330 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 307 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 305 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 242 | −20.7% | |
| 2020 | 293 | 21.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 305 people living in Constableville. There were 125 households, which are groups of people living together. By 2010, the population had decreased to 242 people. However, the population grew again to 293 people by the 2020 census.
The average household in 2000 had about 2.44 people. The average family size was about 3.04 people.
Constableville Today
Today, Constableville is home to over 240 people. It has a gas station that also serves as a grocery store. There is also a diner where you can eat. The village has two restaurants and bars called The Alpine and Whiskey Jacks. You can also find a winery called Roads End Orchards.
Constableville has an antique store for finding old treasures. There are also two churches. The village has a Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Department. This group helps keep the community safe.
Every year, Constableville hosts fun events. These include "flywheels and pulleys" shows. The C-Ville Fire Department also holds special field days.
