Farmersville, New York facts for kids
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Farmersville, New York
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 Farmersville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.97 sq mi (124.25 km2) |
| • Land | 47.84 sq mi (123.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,081 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,072 |
| • Density | 22.35/sq mi (8.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14060 and 14737
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-009-25340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978952 |
Farmersville is a small town in New York. It is located on the eastern border of Cattaraugus County. In 2020, about 1,081 people lived there.
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History of Farmersville
The first people tried to settle in the Farmersville area around 1805. However, a lasting community wasn't formed until about 1817. Farmersville officially became a town in 1821. It was created from a part of what was then called the "Town of Ischua," which is now known as Franklinville.
The Farmersville Garbage Controversy
Farmersville became well-known because of a "garbage scandal" in 2000. This happened during a political race for a New York State senator. One of the candidates, Rudy Giuliani, said that towns could refuse to take garbage from New York City. Farmersville had a contract to take garbage that they thought was bad for them. So, they decided to take Giuliani up on his offer.
However, Giuliani later said he never made that statement. This caused a big problem for Farmersville. The land where the landfill was planned has been very controversial ever since. The county that owns the land has tried to sell it many times. But they have put many rules on the land and won't lower the price, so it has not been sold.
Geography of Farmersville
Farmersville is located in the northeastern part of Cattaraugus County. The eastern border of the town is also the border of Allegany County.
The town covers a total area of about 124.2 square kilometers (47.97 square miles). Most of this area, about 123.9 square kilometers (47.84 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.14 square miles), is water.
Several main roads pass through Farmersville. These include New York State Route 16, New York State Route 98, and New York State Route 243.
Neighboring Towns
Farmersville is surrounded by other towns:
- To the south is the town of Freedom.
- To the north are the towns of Lyndon and Franklinville.
- To the east, it shares a border with the town of Rushford in Allegany County.
- To the west is the town of Machias.
Population of Farmersville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,005 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,294 | 28.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,554 | 20.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,389 | −10.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,114 | −19.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,128 | 1.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,082 | −4.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,043 | −3.6% | |
| 1910 | 948 | −9.1% | |
| 1920 | 999 | 5.4% | |
| 1930 | 719 | −28.0% | |
| 1940 | 778 | 8.2% | |
| 1950 | 733 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 721 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 754 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 978 | 29.7% | |
| 1990 | 869 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,028 | 18.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,090 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,081 | −0.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,072 | −1.7% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 1,028 people living in Farmersville. The average age of people in the town was 37 years old.
Notable People from Farmersville
- Hiram Bond – An investor.
- Lucy Salisbury Doolittle (1832-1908) – A person known for helping others (philanthropist).
Communities and Locations in Farmersville
- Fairview – A small community (hamlet) in the northeast part of the town, located on NY Route 243. Part of it is in Allegany County.
- Farmersville – This is the main hamlet of Farmersville. It is located on NY Route 98, near the center of the town. This community was first settled around 1817.
- Farmersville Station – Another hamlet located on Route 243, closer to the northern border of the town.
- Hardy Corners – A hamlet found on County Road 46, right at the eastern border of the town.
- Laidlaw – A hamlet located northwest of the main Farmersville hamlet, on County Road 80.
See also
In Spanish: Farmersville (Nueva York) para niños
