DeRuyter (village), New York facts for kids
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DeRuyter, New York
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Old N.Y. State Highway signs at the corner of Utica and Cortland Streets (NYS Rt. 13) in the Village of DeRuyter. The building was the DeRuyter Big M. July 2001 photo.
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 DeRuyter (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 1,105.69/sq mi (427.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13052
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-20390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0948102 |
DeRuyter /dəˈraɪtər/ is a small village in Madison County, New York, United States. It is part of the larger Town of DeRuyter. In 2020, about 408 people lived there.
Both the village and the town are named after Michiel de Ruyter, a famous admiral from the Dutch navy. The village is located in the southwestern part of the town, right on Route 13.
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Village History
Early Beginnings of DeRuyter
The village of DeRuyter was officially formed in 1833. It was first known as Tramptown. Jan Lincklaen, who worked for the Holland Land Company, gave it this first name. His company owned land in this area.
Growth and Trade Center
DeRuyter became an important trading spot early on. This was because it was located where four valleys met. The village also had good connections for trade and travel. It was part of the "old Midland" railroad system. This system ran east and west. There was also a branch that went north and south to Cazenovia. This branch is now part of the Lehigh Valley system.
Naming the Village
Before 1795, DeRuyter was part of a larger area called Whitestown. It was also part of the "Lincklaen purchase." When the town of Cazenovia was created in 1795, DeRuyter was included in it. Colonel John Lincklaen first named it Tromptown. However, when a new town was officially formed on March 15, 1798, Colonel Lincklaen named it DeRuyter. He chose this name to honor a famous person from his own country.
Historic Buildings
Most of the buildings in DeRuyter were built during the Victorian period. This was when the village had its largest population and was a busy center for businesses. The Seventh Day Baptist Church is a very old building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it is an important historical site.
Geography of DeRuyter
DeRuyter is located at coordinates 42°45′32″N 75°53′6″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A river also flows through the village of DeRuyter.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 605 | — | |
| 1880 | 586 | −3.1% | |
| 1890 | 667 | 13.8% | |
| 1900 | 623 | −6.6% | |
| 1910 | 538 | −13.6% | |
| 1920 | 519 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 466 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 526 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 561 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 627 | 11.8% | |
| 1970 | 643 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 542 | −15.7% | |
| 1990 | 568 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 531 | −6.5% | |
| 2010 | 558 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 408 | −26.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 531 people living in DeRuyter. There were 213 households, and 142 families. The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 3.00 people.
Most of the people living in the village were White (97.36%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from two or more races. About 0.19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years.
Education
DeRuyter Central School District
The DeRuyter Central School District is located on the western edge of the village. It is on Railroad Street. This public school district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
About 380 students from the area attend the school. The district includes students from several nearby places. These include DeRuyter, Sheds, Cuyler, Fabius, and Lincklaen.
Famous People from DeRuyter
Many notable people have connections to DeRuyter:
- Henry W. Bentley: A U.S. Representative from New York.
- Ezra Cornell: He was the person who founded Cornell University.
- Marcus M. Drake: He served as the Mayor of Buffalo, New York.
- Benjamin Enos: An American politician.
- Lyman J. Gage: He was the 42nd United States Secretary of the Treasury.
- James W. Nye: A United States Senator from Nevada.
- Fred Schule: An Olympic medalist.
- Henry Clay Vedder: A historian of the Baptist Church.
See also
In Spanish: DeRuyter (villa) para niños
