Exeter, New York facts for kids
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Exeter, New York
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Otsego County map with the Town of Exeter in Red
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.69 sq mi (84.67 km2) |
| • Land | 32.08 sq mi (83.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 987 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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942 |
| • Density | 29.37/sq mi (11.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13315
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-24845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978948 |
Exeter is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. It is located in the northern part of the county. In 2010, the town had a population of 987 people. Exeter was named after a city in England called Exeter.
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History of Exeter
Exeter got its name from the city of Exeter in Devon, England.
In 1756, a man named John Tunnicliff bought a very large piece of land. This land, about 12,000 acres (49 square kilometers), included the area where Exeter is now. He bought it from David Schuyler and others. However, he had to wait to settle the town until after the French and Indian War was over.
The first settlements in Exeter were made around 1769. These early homes were built near a place called Angel Hill. The town of Exeter was officially formed in 1799. It was created from a part of the Town of Richfield.
Geography of Exeter
Exeter is a town with a total area of about 32.7 square miles (84.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.1 square miles (83.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water.
The eastern border of the town touches Canadarago Lake. This is a beautiful lake that forms part of Exeter's edge. Wharton Creek is another important water feature. It flows along the western side of the town. Angel Hill is a raised area of land located near the southern border of Exeter.
Two main highways pass through or near Exeter. New York State Route 28 runs north-south close to the eastern town line. New York State Route 51 is another north-south highway. It is located near the western town line. These roads help people travel in and out of Exeter.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,430 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,690 | 18.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,423 | −15.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,526 | 7.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,570 | 2.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,256 | −20.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,353 | 7.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,245 | −8.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,087 | −12.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,067 | −1.8% | |
| 1920 | 814 | −23.7% | |
| 1930 | 691 | −15.1% | |
| 1940 | 760 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 924 | 21.6% | |
| 1960 | 923 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 996 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 968 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 967 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 954 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 987 | 3.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 942 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 954 people living in Exeter. These people lived in 373 households, and 280 of these were families. The population density was about 29.7 people per square mile (11.5 people per square kilometer).
About 31.4% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households, 62.7%, were married couples living together. About 20.4% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average household had 2.56 people. The average family had 2.94 people. The median age in the town was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
For every 100 females, there were about 100.8 males. This shows a fairly even number of males and females in the town.
Communities and Locations in Exeter
Exeter has several smaller communities and notable locations within its borders:
- Angel Hill – This is a raised area of land. It is located near the southern border of the town.
- Brainard Corners – This is a small village or hamlet. It is found west of the main Exeter hamlet. You can find it on County Road 22 where it meets County Road 19.
- Exeter (or Exeter Center) – This is the main hamlet of the town. It is located near the center of Exeter on County Road 22.
- Exeter Corner – This is a specific location. It is found just south of the main Exeter hamlet.
- Lidell Corners – This is another hamlet. It is in the southeastern part of Exeter. It is located on NY-28 at County Road 19.
- Pigeon Hill – This is an elevated area of land. It is south of Exeter Center. Part of it is also in the nearby Town of Burlington.
- Schuyler Lake – This is a hamlet near the eastern town line. It is on NY-28 at County Road 22. Its name comes from the old name for Canadarago Lake.
- West Exeter – This is a hamlet located near the western town line. It is found on NY-51.
See also
In Spanish: Exeter (Nueva York) para niños
