East Otto, New York facts for kids
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East Otto, New York
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East Otto Post Office, August 2010
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 East Otto, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.46 sq mi (107.39 km2) |
| • Land | 41.14 sq mi (106.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 977 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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971 |
| • Density | 25.55/sq mi (9.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14729
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-009-22678 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978921 |
East Otto is a small town in New York State. It is located in Cattaraugus County, right on the northern edge of the county. In 2020, about 977 people lived there. The town gets its name from Jacob Otto, who worked for the Holland Land Company. Its neighbor, Otto, is also named after him.
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History of East Otto
The town of East Otto was created in 1854. It was formed from the eastern part of the town of Otto. At that time, Otto covered a large area in the north-central part of the county. East Otto was one of the last towns to be formed in Cattaraugus County.
The East Otto Union School was built in 1920. Today, this historic building serves as the town hall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.
Geography of East Otto
East Otto covers about 104.6 square kilometers (40.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The northern border of the town is marked by Cattaraugus Creek. This creek also forms the border with Erie County.
Several main roads run through East Otto:
- Cattaraugus County Route 12 goes west towards Otto and north to U.S. Route 219 in Ashford.
- Cattaraugus County Route 14 (Reed Hill Road) heads south towards Little Valley.
- Cattaraugus County Route 75 (Plato Road) goes east and southeast to US 219.
These three routes meet up in the main area of East Otto.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,300 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,164 | −10.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,251 | 7.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,288 | 3.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,138 | −11.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,093 | −4.0% | |
| 1920 | 915 | −16.3% | |
| 1930 | 751 | −17.9% | |
| 1940 | 732 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 743 | 1.5% | |
| 1960 | 701 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 910 | 29.8% | |
| 1980 | 942 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,003 | 6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,105 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,062 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 977 | −8.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 971 | −8.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,105 people living in East Otto. The population density was about 26.8 people per square mile. Most residents were White (98.37%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 0.72% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 412 households in the town. About 34.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (58.3%) were married couples. About 21.1% of households were individuals living alone.
The population's age was spread out. About 27.2% were under 18 years old. About 10.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
Places in East Otto
- Allegany Mountain Resort at Rainbow Lake – This is a seasonal community and campground. It is located in the southeast part of the town.
- Brooklyn – A small hamlet found on Route 12. It is in the north-central part of the town, north of the main East Otto village.
- East Otto – This is the main hamlet of the town. It is located where County Roads 12, 14, and 75 meet. It sits on East Otto Creek in the south-central part of the town.
- Edies Siding – A hamlet in the northeast corner of the town. It is near Cattaraugus Creek.
- Griffis Sculpture Park – An outdoor park filled with sculptures. You can find it on Mill Valley Road.
- Plato – A hamlet located at the southern border of the town.
- Whiteford Hollow – A hamlet located southeast of Brooklyn.
Neighboring Towns
East Otto is surrounded by several other towns:
- To the north: Collins and Concord
- To the east: Ashford and Ellicottville
- To the south: Mansfield
- To the west: Otto
Famous People from East Otto
- Benjamin F. Rice – A former US Senator from Arkansas.
- Gilbert A. Pierce – The eighth governor of Dakota Territory.
See also
In Spanish: East Otto (Nueva York) para niños
