Fenner, New York Facts for Kids

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Town
The town of Fenner
Fenner, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Madison
Government
• Type	Town Council
Area
• Total	31.09 sq mi (80.53 km²)
• Land	31.05 sq mi (80.41 km²)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
Elevation	1,480 ft (451 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	1,726
• Estimate (2016)	1,694
• Density	54.56/sq mi (21.07/km²)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	13035
Area code(s)	315
FIPS code	36-053-25593
GNIS feature ID	0978955

The Fenner wind turbines, built in 2001, were the first of their kind in Central New York.

Fenner is a small town in Madison County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,726 people lived there.

The Town of Fenner is located in the north-central part of Madison County. It is found just east of Cazenovia Lake. Fenner is also known for its large wind turbines, which help create clean energy.

History of Fenner
- Early Settlement and Naming
- Historic Buildings
Geography of Fenner
- Land and Water Area
Population in Fenner
- How Many People Live Here
Communities and Locations in Fenner
Modern Fenner
- Wind Power Station
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History of Fenner

Early Settlement and Naming

People first started settling in the Fenner area around 1795. The town itself was officially created in 1823. It was formed from parts of two other towns, Cazenovia and Smithfield.

Fenner was named after Governor Fenner, who was a governor of Rhode Island. This shows a connection to other parts of the United States.

Historic Buildings

One important historical building in the town is the Fenner Baptist Church. This church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. This means it is recognized as a special place worth preserving.

Geography of Fenner

Land and Water Area

Fenner covers a total area of about 31.1 square miles (80.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.

This means Fenner is mostly made up of land, with very few lakes or large rivers within its borders.

Population in Fenner

How Many People Live Here

In 2010, the town of Fenner had a population of 1,726 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the town.

Over the years, the population has changed. For example, in 1830, there were 2,017 people. By 1950, it had dropped to 852, but it has grown since then.

Communities and Locations in Fenner

Fenner has several smaller communities and specific locations within its borders. Here are some of them:

Bingley – This spot is on the western edge of the town.
Blakeslee – A small village located on the northern border of Fenner.
Chittenango Falls – Another small village found on the western town line.
Christenson Corners – A location just north of the main Fenner village.
Cody Corners – This spot is located south of the main Fenner village.
Fenner – This is the main village, which used to be called Fenners Corners.
Perryville – A village on the northern town line. Part of it is also in the towns of Sullivan and Lincoln.
Roberts Corners – A location near the eastern border of the town.
Rowan Corners – A small village in the northwestern part of Fenner.
Milestrip – A village found in the northeastern part of the town.

Modern Fenner

Wind Power Station

Fenner is home to an important wind power generating station. This station has 20 large wind turbines. These turbines work together to create enough clean energy to power more than 10,000 homes every year. This makes Fenner a leader in renewable energy in its region.