East Rochester, New York facts for kids
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East Rochester
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Seal of East Rochester
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Location of East Rochester in Monroe County, and location of Monroe County in the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Incorporated | 1906 (as a village) |
| Incorporated | 1981 (as a coterminous town and village) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,334 |
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6,213 |
| • Density | 4,816.73/sq mi (1,859.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14445
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-055-22870 |
| Website | http://www.eastrochester.org/ |
East Rochester is a town and village in Monroe County, New York, United States. It is located southeast of the city of Rochester. A special thing about East Rochester is that its town and village share the same government and boundaries. This is called a "coterminous" municipality.
In 2020, about 6,334 people lived here. The town and village are next to Pittsford on the west, Perinton on the east, and Penfield to the north. Most of its southern border is along New York State Route 31F.
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History of East Rochester
How Did East Rochester Begin?
The village of East Rochester was first known as Despatch. It became an official community in 1897. Despatch was a planned town built around the New York Central Railroad line. This railroad ran right through the middle of the village.
Much of the land for the village came from Walter Parce, a businessman from Fairport. This land was used to build homes for people who worked at the first big companies there. These companies were the Merchants Despatch Corporation and the Aeolian Piano Corporation. Today, the original buildings of the Aeolian Piano Corporation are still used as a shopping center and office complex called Piano Works Mall.
To show how close the village was to the city of Rochester, its name was changed. In 1906, it officially became the Village of East Rochester.
The village was originally split among three different towns: Perinton, Pittsford, and Penfield.
East Rochester's Big Win!
On August 20, 1966, a Little League baseball team from East Rochester won a huge championship! They became the Senior Little League World Champions. They beat La Habra California 4–2 in Des Moines, Iowa. East Rochester is the smallest community in the world to win either a Little League or Senior Little League World Championship.
The local post office building is also special. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it's an important historical site.
What Does "Coterminous" Mean?
In 1981, East Rochester became a coterminous town and village. This means that the town and village now share the same boundaries and the same local government. It simplifies how the community is run.
Train Accidents in East Rochester
Two train accidents have happened on the main railroad line that goes through East Rochester.
The first accident was on October 29, 1969. A Penn Central freight train with 30 cars went off the tracks. It crashed onto West Maple Avenue, damaging many cars and knocking down telephone poles. Luckily, no one was hurt.
The second accident happened on January 16, 2007. A CSX train carrying retail goods was traveling fast. It partly derailed at the South Lincoln underpass. Several large containers fell onto the road below. The wreckage stretched along East Maple Avenue, damaging parked cars and spilling containers into people's front yards. Again, no one was injured in this accident. The road was closed for a few days for cleanup and repairs.
Geography and Location
East Rochester is located at 43°6′44″N 77°29′13″W / 43.11222°N 77.48694°W.
The village covers about 1.4 square miles (3.42 square kilometers) of land. The Irondequoit Creek flows along the eastern edge of the village.
Population of East Rochester
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 2,398 | — | |
| 1920 | 3,901 | 62.7% | |
| 1930 | 6,627 | 69.9% | |
| 1940 | 6,691 | 1.0% | |
| 1950 | 7,022 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 8,152 | 16.1% | |
| 1970 | 8,347 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 7,596 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,932 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,650 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,587 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 6,334 | −3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 6,650 people living in East Rochester. There were 2,774 households. About 29.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The population was spread out by age:
- 24.1% were under 18 years old.
- 31.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 14.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 36 years.
Getting Around East Rochester
Roads and Highways
Three main roads are near East Rochester:
- NY 31F, also known as Fairport Road.
- New York State Route 153 (Washington Street).
- New York State Route 940U (West Commercial Street).
NY 153 is the busiest road that goes directly through East Rochester. It carries many vehicles each day. It's also the only road that runs north-south through the whole village and into nearby towns. Linden Avenue is the only road that runs east-west through the whole village.
Public Transportation
The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) has bus routes 81 and 82 that serve East Rochester. These buses connect the village directly to nearby Fairport and Rochester. They provide a way for people to travel between these places.
Railroad Tracks
The CSX Transportation Rochester Subdivision rail line runs east-west through East Rochester. This double-tracked line divides the town in half. There are no places where cars cross the tracks at the same level. Instead, two roads, NY 153 and South Lincoln Road, pass under the railroad tracks through special tunnels called underpasses.
Famous People from East Rochester
- Robert Trent Jones was a famous golf course architect. He designed many golf courses around the world.
See also
In Spanish: East Rochester (Nueva York) para niños
