Danube, New York facts for kids
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Danube, New York
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Location within Herkimer County
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 Danube, New York
Location in New York
Danube, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.61 sq mi (76.70 km2) |
| • Land | 29.35 sq mi (76.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,039 |
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1,020 |
| • Density | 34.85/sq mi (13.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-043-19686 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978885 |
Danube is a small town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 801 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 1,039 people who lived there in 2010.
The town got its name from the famous Danube River in Europe. This name was chosen by early German immigrants who moved here in the 1700s.
Danube is located in the southeastern part of Herkimer County. It is southeast of the city of Little Falls. The Mohawk River flows just south of the town.
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History of Danube
The first European settlers came to the area around 1730. They built homes on land that was part of the Mohawk people's territory.
In 1712, the Mohawk people agreed to let some German settlers, called Palatine Germans, live here. This was in exchange for help from Queen Anne of Great Britain. She promised to help protect them from the French and their Native American allies. Later, a fort called Fort Schuyler was built near a major Mohawk settlement.
The town of Danube was officially created in 1817. It was formed from a part of the town of Minden. Later, in 1828, a part of Danube was used to create the town of Stark.
Two important historical places in Danube are the Herkimer Home and the Mohawk Upper Castle Historic District. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are important to the country's history.
Famous People from Danube
- King Hendrick: He was an important leader of the Mohawk people. He lived in a village called Canajoharie, also known as the Upper Indian Castle. This village is now a National Historic Landmark.
- Nicholas Herkimer: He was a general in the New York state militia during the Revolutionary War. He lived in Danube and sadly died from injuries he got in the Battle of Oriskany.
- John Herkimer: Nicholas Herkimer's nephew. He was a judge, a soldier, and even served as a congressman for New York.
- William Sickles: He was a soldier in the Civil War and won the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for bravery in the U.S. military.
Geography of Danube
The town of Danube covers about 76.7 square kilometers (29.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The eastern border of Danube touches Montgomery County. The northern border of the town is formed by the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal. These are important waterways in New York.
The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), a major highway, runs through the northern part of the town. Another east-west highway, New York State Route 5S, runs parallel to the Thruway. New York State Route 169 crosses both NY-5S and the Thruway in the northwestern part of Danube.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 3,187 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,723 | −45.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,960 | 13.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,730 | −11.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,711 | −1.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,324 | −22.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,235 | −6.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,116 | −9.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,043 | −6.5% | |
| 1910 | 941 | −9.8% | |
| 1920 | 746 | −20.7% | |
| 1930 | 790 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 849 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 847 | −0.2% | |
| 1960 | 911 | 7.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,015 | 11.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,081 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,077 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,098 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,039 | −5.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,020 | −1.8% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 1,098 people living in Danube. The population density was about 37 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Danube were White (96.90%).
The average household in Danube had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.22 people. About 31.1% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 35 years.
Communities in Danube
- Danube – This is a small area in the northern part of the town, located on NY-5S.
- Davys Corners – You can find this small area in the northeastern corner of the town.
- Fink Basin – This is a small village, or hamlet, located near the Mohawk River and NY-169.
- Herkimer Home State Historic Site – This historic home of Nicholas Herkimer is close to Fink Basin and the Mohawk River.
- Indian Castle – This hamlet is in the northeastern part of the town, just east of Danube village.
- Newville – This hamlet is in the southwestern part of the town, along County Road 32. The Zoller-Frasier Round Barn, a unique circular barn, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
See also
In Spanish: Danube (Nueva York) para niños
