Fabius, New York facts for kids
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Fabius
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Location in Onondaga County and 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 | Onondaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.77 sq mi (121.14 km2) |
| • Land | 46.50 sq mi (120.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,006 |
| • Density | 42.891/sq mi (16.559/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-067-24878 |
Fabius is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 2,006 people lived there. The town was named by a clerk who was interested in old classics (like ancient Roman history).
The Town of Fabius also includes a small village called Fabius. It is located in the southeastern part of Onondaga County, which is south of the city of Syracuse.
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History of Fabius
The land where Fabius is now was once part of the Central New York Military Tract. This land was given to soldiers who fought in the American Revolution as payment.
How Fabius Was Formed
The town of Fabius was created in 1798. It was formed from a larger area called Pompey. Fabius was one of the first towns set up in the Military Tract back in 1790. It was named after a famous Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus.
Over time, Fabius lost some of its land. This happened when new towns were created nearby. For example, parts of Fabius became the towns of Tully in 1806 and Truxton in 1808. Truxton later became part of Cortland County.
Fabius in a Book
The town of Fabius and some of its old places are mentioned in a book. The novel is called The Pompey Hollow Book Club by Jerome Mark Antil. It talks about the Fabius Central School and Shea's General Store from the 1950s.
Geography of Fabius
Fabius is a town with both land and a little bit of water. It covers about 46.8 square miles (121.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 46.6 square miles (120.6 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers).
Where Fabius is Located
The southern edge of Fabius touches the border of Cortland County. The eastern edge of the town is next to Madison County.
Roads in Fabius
Two main highways cross through Fabius. New York State Route 91 runs north and south. New York State Route 80 runs east and west. These two roads meet in the village of Fabius.
Population of Fabius
The number of people living in Fabius has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,123 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,071 | 44.7% | |
| 1840 | 2,562 | −16.6% | |
| 1850 | 2,410 | −5.9% | |
| 1860 | 2,305 | −4.4% | |
| 1870 | 2,047 | −11.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,069 | 1.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,717 | −17.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,686 | −1.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,557 | −7.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,285 | −17.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,252 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,346 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,432 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,565 | 9.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,607 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,811 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,760 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,974 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,964 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,006 | 2.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,974 people living in Fabius. There were 686 households, and 515 of these were families. The average household had about 2.87 people.
Age Groups in Fabius
The population in Fabius includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 29.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
Communities and Places in Fabius
The Town of Fabius has several smaller communities and interesting spots.
- Apulia – This is a small community called a hamlet. It is located near the western border of the town, along NY Route 80.
- Apulia Station – You can find this place west of Apulia, also on NY-80.
- Cowles Settlement – This location is at the southern edge of the town. It is officially part of Cortland County.
- De Ruyter Reservoir – A small part of this reservoir is located within the eastern border of Fabius.
- Fabius – This is the main village within the town. It is where NY-80 and NY-91 meet.
- Gooseville Corners – This spot is in the southeastern part of the town, along NY-80.
- Highland Forest – This is a county park. It is located in the southeastern part of the town.
- Keeney – Another hamlet at the southern town line, officially in Cortland County.
- Labrador Hollow Unique Area – This is a special conservation area owned by the state. It is in the southwestern part of the town.
- Vincent Corners – This location is near the eastern town line, west of Gooseville Corners.
See also
In Spanish: Fabius (Nueva York) para niños
