Ephratah, New York facts for kids
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Ephratah, New York
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NY 29 westbound entering Ephratah.
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 Ephratah, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.45 sq mi (102.17 km2) |
| • Land | 39.17 sq mi (101.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,682 |
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(2016)
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1,604 |
| • Density | 40.95/sq mi (15.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-035-24603 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978941 |
Ephratah is a small town in Fulton County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,682 people lived there. The town's name comes from Ephrath, an ancient biblical town in what is now Israel.
Ephratah is located in the southwestern part of Fulton County. It is west of bigger cities like Gloversville and Johnstown.
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History of Ephratah
The area where Ephratah is located was first settled around 1720. A large piece of land, known as the Stone Arabia patent, was granted in 1723. This patent covered much of what is now the southern part of Ephratah.
The name "Ephratah" was suggested by an early resident named Anthony Beck. He believed the area would grow into a great city. The name means "fruitful" or "abundant," suggesting a place that would thrive.
The town of Ephratah was officially created in 1827. It was formed from a part of the town of Palatine. At that time, Palatine was in Montgomery County. Later, in 1838, when Fulton County was created, some of Ephratah's land was given back to Palatine.
Famous People from Ephratah
Some interesting people have connections to Ephratah:
- John Dwight Bullock: He was born in Ephratah and later became a politician in Wisconsin. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Sir William Johnson: This important colonial official owned a large amount of land in the town.
Geography of Ephratah
Ephratah covers about 102.2 square kilometers (about 39.45 square miles). Most of this area, about 101.5 square kilometers, is land. The rest, about 0.7 square kilometers, is water.
The southern border of Ephratah is also the border of Montgomery County. The northern part of Ephratah is inside the Adirondack Park. This park is a large protected area known for its beautiful nature.
Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through Ephratah:
- New York State Route 10: This highway runs north and south. It crosses New York State Route 67 in the southern part of the town, right in Ephratah village. Route 10 goes north towards Piseco Lake in the Adirondacks and south to Canajoharie on the Mohawk River.
- New York State Route 67: This road runs east and west. It connects Ephratah to Johnstown in the east and St. Johnsville in the west, also on the Mohawk River.
- New York State Route 29: This highway also runs east and west through the middle of the town. It leads east to Johnstown and west to Dolgeville.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,818 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,009 | 10.5% | |
| 1850 | 2,079 | 3.5% | |
| 1860 | 2,202 | 5.9% | |
| 1870 | 2,207 | 0.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,157 | −2.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,864 | −13.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,566 | −16.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,312 | −16.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,038 | −20.9% | |
| 1930 | 949 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,045 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,063 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,237 | 16.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,297 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,564 | 20.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,556 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,693 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,682 | −0.6% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,604 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census from 2000, there were 1,693 people living in Ephratah. These people lived in 625 households, and 473 of those were families.
The population density was about 43 people per square mile. There were 720 housing units in the town.
About 36.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.4%) were married couples living together. About 20.3% of all households were single individuals.
The population was spread out by age:
- 27.8% were under 18 years old.
- 6.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 32.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males.
Communities and Places in Ephratah
Ephratah has several smaller communities and interesting locations:
- Dempster Corners – You can find this spot in the northwestern part of Ephratah on County Road 119.
- Ephratah – This is the main hamlet (a small village) of Ephratah. It was founded around 1803 and is located on NY-10 near Garoga Creek.
- Fical Corners – This location is in the western part of the town, just north of Lassellville on County Road 119.
- Garoga – A hamlet in the northern part of the town. It's next to Garoga Creek and on NY-29.
- Garoga Creek – This is a stream that flows south through the town. It starts in the town of Caroga (north of Ephratah) and eventually flows into the Mohawk River.
- Lassellsville – A location in the western part of the town, found on NY-29.
- Rockwood – This spot is in the northeastern part of the town, also on Garoga Creek and NY-10. It was first settled around 1800 and was called "Pleasant Valley."
- Scotchbush – A hamlet in the western part of the town, northeast of Lassellville.
- Spook Hill – This is a small hill near Ephratah village. It's famous because Anthony Beck, an early settler, claimed he saw a vision of a great city there in the future.
- St. Johnsville Reservoir – A small reservoir (a lake that stores water) located east of Scotchbush.
See also
In Spanish: Ephratah (Nueva York) para niños
