Endwell, New York facts for kids

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Census-designated place
Map highlighting Endwell's location within Broome County.
Endwell, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Broome
Town	Union
Area
• Total	3.78 sq mi (9.78 km2)
• Land	3.74 sq mi (9.70 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation	846 ft (258 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	11,762
• Density	3,141.56/sq mi (1,213.06/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	13760, 13762
Area code(s)	607
FIPS code	36-24526
GNIS feature ID	0949658

Endwell is a small community in New York State. It's located in Broome County, within the town of Union. In 2020, about 11,762 people lived there.

Endwell is found between the villages of Endicott and Johnson City. It's west of Binghamton and is like a neighborhood of that city.

Endwell is also home to Highland Park, a popular local park. It's famous for its yearly Fourth of July fireworks show. The park also has a classic carousel that many people enjoy. Most kids in Endwell go to schools in the Maine-Endwell School District. Some attend the Union-Endicott School District.

Endwell's Past: How it Grew

Endwell used to be called Hooper. But in 1921, the name had to change because of post office rules. There were too many places named Hooper in New York. The most likely story for the new name comes from the Endicott Johnson Corporation. This company made shoes called "Endwell." The shoes were named after H. Wendell Endicott, who worked for the company. An advertisement for the shoes said, "Wear the Endwell shoes and your day will end well."

Early Days of Hooper

Hooper was part of the town of Union in Broome County. It first appeared on a map in the early 1850s. This was when the new Erie Railroad built a depot there. The depot was at the spot where Hooper Road and the Norfolk Southern Railway are now. The main road along the Susquehanna River passed nearby. This road had been an Indian trail for a long time. It was common to name train depots after landowners who gave land for the railroad. That's how the name "Hooper" came about.

Until 1890, Hooper and Union were the only settlements on the north side of the Susquehanna River. Several businesses were near this site from 1850 to 1950. These included a creamery (a dairy plant). This showed that the area mostly had dairy farms back then. A U.S. post office named Hooper opened in 1853. "Hooper" was the common name for the area until "Endwell" was chosen in 1921.

Schools and Logging

Hooper School was built in 1923 and was considered very modern. It taught children from kindergarten to 8th grade. This school became a central part of the community. Before 1961, students went to Union-Endicott High School. After that, Maine-Endwell Central High School opened.

Endwell was mostly a rural area for a long time. It was a thick forest with Patterson Creek flowing through it. The first industry in Endwell, around 1800, was logging. Valuable trees like oak were cut down. Oxen would drag these logs to the Susquehanna River. When the snow melted and the river rose, the logs were tied together into rafts. They floated down the river to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and were sold as lumber.

People started settling permanently around 1820 near Patterson Creek. The creek provided water for drinking and for sawmills. By 1860, the economy was based on dairy farms, logging, and the railroad depot.

Growth and Development

In the 1890s, more businesses and homes started to appear along East Main Street. A horse-drawn streetcar line connected Johnson City and Endicott. These villages grew fast because of the Endicott Johnson Corporation, a shoe maker. Wealthy people from Binghamton also had summer homes in what is now Endwell.

From the 1850s to the early 1900s, the Carmel Grove Campgrounds were well-known. They were started by the Methodist Church for summer church meetings. Later, it became part of the Chautauqua movement. This movement offered a mix of vacation and learning. Guests could enjoy lectures from famous people and see musical shows. It was a popular summer spot for many years.

Endwell looks the way it does today because of the growth of IBM, a computer company. IBM was located in nearby Endicott. From 1940 to 1970, IBM grew a lot. This created a need for more homes. Endwell changed from a small hamlet into a large residential area. More people owning cars also helped Endwell grow. This growth led to the creation of the Maine-Endwell Central School District. Maine-Endwell Central High School opened in 1961. The school is now a central part of the community.

Sports and Achievements

Endwell has been home to some famous sports figures. Mike Dunham was a longtime NHL goalie. Isaiah Kacyvenski played for the Seattle Seahawks football team. The high school girls' field hockey team was ranked 19th in the nation in 2007. Jennifer Radi is a world champion baton twirler. She won gold in Italy in 1996. She also won the World Open 1-baton championship for 11 years in a row.

Endwell has two well-known golf courses: Endwell Greens and the Binghamton Country Club. It is also the hometown of the 2007 and 2015 New York State Little League Champions. The Endwell Little League team also won the 2016 Little League World Series.

Geography and Landmarks

Endwell is located at 42°6′54″N 76°1′34″W / 42.11500°N 76.02611°W / 42.11500; -76.02611.

The community covers about 9.8 square kilometers (3.78 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.

Endwell is on the north side of the Susquehanna River. New York State Route 17 and New York State Route 17C are main roads that go through Endwell.

Several important places in Endwell are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Highland Park Carousel (listed in 1992), the Washingtonian Hall (1996), and the Patterson-Hooper Family Cemetery (2008).

Endwell is kept safe by the New York State Police, the Broome County Sheriff, the Union Volunteer Emergency Squad, and the Endwell Fire Department.

Community Life

In 2000, there were 11,706 people living in Endwell. About 5,187 households and 3,340 families were in the community. The population density was about 1,227 people per square kilometer (3,179.4 people per square mile).

Most people in Endwell are White (95.48%). Other groups include African American (1.32%), Asian (1.72%), and Native American (0.09%). About 1.27% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 25.4% of households had children under 18. Many households (52.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.25 people. The average family had 2.83 people.

The median age in Endwell was 42 years old. This means half the people were older than 42 and half were younger. About 21.0% of the population was under 18. About 21.5% were 65 or older.

The median income for a household in Endwell was $41,212. For families, it was $51,881. About 5.0% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Famous People from Endwell

• Mike Dunham: A former professional ice hockey goalie. He played for teams like the Nashville Predators.
• Jasmine Kennedie: A drag performer. She is known for being on RuPaul's Drag Race (season 14).
• Thomas Tull: A billionaire businessman and film producer. He used to be in charge of Legendary Entertainment.

See also

In Spanish: Endwell para niños