Fenton, New York facts for kids
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Fenton, New York
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Map highlighting Fenton's location within Broome County.
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 Fenton, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.37 sq mi (86.42 km2) |
| • Land | 32.77 sq mi (84.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,441  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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6,364 |
| • Density | 196.68/sq mi (75.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13833
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-007-25604 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978956 |
Fenton is a cool town located in Broome County, New York. In 2020, about 6,441 people lived there. The town is named after Reuben Fenton, who was once the governor of New York! You can find Fenton in the northeastern part of Broome County, just a bit northeast of the city of Binghamton.
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History of Fenton
People first started settling in the Fenton area around 1788. A part of Fenton, called Port Crane, was created from the town of Chenango in 1855. The larger town of Fenton was officially formed in 1867. Port Crane is still a small community, or hamlet, within the town of Fenton today.
The Chenango Canal
A long time ago, from 1834 to 1876, the Chenango Canal ran through the western side of Fenton, following the Chenango River. This canal was like a highway for boats and helped the town grow and become successful. However, when railroads became popular, trains started to take over from canals. Unfortunately, the trains didn't pass through Fenton, so the town's good times from the canal days slowly faded away.
Geography of Fenton
Fenton covers a total area of about 86.4 square kilometers (or 33.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 84.9 square kilometers (32.8 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.5 square kilometers (0.6 square miles), is water.
The northern border of Fenton touches Chenango County. The western border of the town is marked by the Chenango River.
Roads and Highways
Interstate 88 runs through the southern part of Fenton, making it easy to get in and out of town using Exits 2 and 3. New York State Route 7 runs alongside the interstate. New York State Route 369 is another important road that goes north and south through the town. It crosses New York State Route 79 in a place called North Fenton.
Neighboring Towns
Fenton shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the east is the town of Colesville.
- To the west is the town of Chenango.
- To the northwest is the town of Barker.
- To the south are the towns of Kirkwood and Dickinson.
- To the north, Fenton borders the town of Greene in Chenango County.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,499 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,555 | 3.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,280 | −17.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,171 | −8.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,050 | −10.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,111 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,003 | 80.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,732 | 36.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,168 | 52.6% | |
| 1960 | 5,920 | 42.0% | |
| 1970 | 6,719 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 7,400 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 7,236 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,909 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,674 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,441 | −3.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 6,364 | −4.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 6,909 people living in Fenton. These people lived in 2,763 households, and 1,947 of those were families. The average household had about 2.47 people, and the average family had about 2.93 people.
The population was made up of people of different ages:
- About 25.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Fenton was 41 years.
Communities and Places in Fenton
Fenton is home to several interesting communities and spots:
- Chenango Valley State Park – This state park is next to the Chenango River. It's famous for its beautiful golf course and cool landforms shaped by glaciers.
- Chenango Lake – This is the bigger of two pretty lakes in Chenango Valley State Park. It's a great spot for swimming and boating.
- Fenton – A specific location on NY-369, close to the state park.
- Hillcrest – A neighborhood with many homes located east of the Chenango River. It's near Chenango Bridge and Port Dickinson.
- Lily Lake – This is the smaller of the two lakes, found north of Chenango Lake. It's known for its beautiful scenery and good fishing.
- North Fenton – A small community, or hamlet, located where NY-79 and NY-369 meet, near the northern border of the town. It used to be called "Ketchums Corners."
- Pleasant Hill – Another hamlet in the southern part of the town, on County Road 193.
- Port Crane – A hamlet near the Chenango River and the southern town line. It's close to where NY-369, NY-7, and I-88 cross. This place was once a busy port on the old Chenango Canal and was named after Jason Crane, a canal engineer. It's still a hamlet within the larger town of Fenton.
- Quinneville – A hamlet located at the northern town line on NY-79.
- Wyman Corner – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town.
Famous People from Fenton
- Billy Martin – A legendary baseball player, known as a second baseman and manager for the New York Yankees. After he retired from baseball, he lived in a large home near Port Crane, New York. His house even had a special suite for his friend, baseball star Mickey Mantle, when he visited.
See also
In Spanish: Fenton (Nueva York) para niños
