Fremont, Sullivan County, New York facts for kids

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Town
Location of Fremont in Sullivan County, New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Sullivan
Area
• Total	51.2 sq mi (132.7 km2)
• Land	50.3 sq mi (130.4 km2)
• Water	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2)
Elevation	1,440 ft (439 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,161
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	12736, 12776
Area code(s)	845
FIPS code	36-27573
GNIS feature ID	0978976

Fremont is a town located in Sullivan County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,161 people lived there. The Town of Fremont is found in the northwestern part of Sullivan County.

History of Fremont

Fremont became a town in 1851. It was created from a part of the Town of Callicoon. When the first settlers arrived around 1780, there were no roads. People had to travel by using the Delaware River.

The small community of Long Eddy was once called Douglas City. It was the first and only city in Sullivan County. Long Eddy is home to the Basket Historical Society. It also has the Long Eddy Hotel & Saloon, which is the oldest business in Sullivan County that has been owned by the same family.

Geography and Climate in Fremont

The northwestern edge of Fremont borders Delaware County. The southwestern edge borders Pennsylvania (Wayne County). The Delaware River forms this border.

Fremont's Landscape

Fremont's landscape is typical of the northeastern United States. It has hills that are about 2,000 feet (610 meters) high. The valleys are lower than 1,000 feet (305 meters). Most of the town is covered by forests. There are also open fields scattered around.

Weather in Fremont

The weather in Fremont changes a lot with the seasons.

• Summer: Summers are usually cool. Temperatures rarely reach 90°F (32°C). Daytime temperatures average around 70-79°F (21-26°C). Nights are cooler, around 60°F (16°C).
• Spring and Fall: These seasons have very changeable temperatures. Some days can be warm, around 70-79°F (21-26°C). Other days can be cold, with snow.
• Winter: Winters are very cold. High temperatures are usually below freezing for most of the winter. Nighttime temperatures often drop close to 0°F (-18°C). Fremont gets a lot of snow, usually more than 6 feet (183 cm) per year. Snow covers the ground for most of the winter.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Fremont covers a total area of 51.2 square miles (132.7 km²). About 50.3 square miles (130.4 km²) of this is land. The remaining 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) is water.

Population of Fremont

In the year 2000, there were 1,391 people living in Fremont. These people lived in 563 households, and 394 of these were families. The population density was about 27.6 people per square mile (10.7 people/km²). There were 1,182 houses or housing units.

Most of the people in Fremont were White (94.75%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of the 563 households:

• 31.4% had children under 18 living with them.
• 58.1% were married couples living together.
• 8.7% had a female head of household with no husband present.
• 30.0% were not families.

About 27.0% of all households were made up of people living alone. Of these, 13.3% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.47 people. The average family had 3.00 people.

Age and Income

The population of Fremont was spread out by age:

• 25.6% were under 18 years old.
• 4.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• 26.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• 27.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• 16.9% were 65 years or older.

The average age in Fremont was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 99.6 males.

In 2000, the average income for a household in Fremont was $33,125. For a family, the average income was $40,938. About 15.7% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 21.8% of those under 18 and 16.5% of those aged 65 or older.

Communities and Locations in Fremont

Fremont is made up of several smaller communities and locations:

• Acidalia – A small community located near the northwestern town line.
• Basket – A community in the western part of the town, east of Long Eddy.
• Buck Brook – A location in the eastern part of the town.
• Fernwood – A community in the western part of the town, close to the northern border.
• Fremont Center – A community located west of the town center. It is found along County Routes 93, 94, and 95.
• Hankins – A community believed to be where the first settlers arrived. Hankins is near the Delaware River in the western part of the town on Route 97. Several historic places in Hankins are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Hankins District No. One Schoolhouse, the Hankins Stone Arch Bridge, and the Anthony Manny House.
• Lakewood – A community in the northeastern part of the town.
• Long Eddy – A community in the far western part of the town, right by the Delaware River. The Riverside Cemetery here was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
• Mileses – A community in the western part of the town, west of Fremont Center.
• Obernburg – A community in the northeastern part of the town along Route 95. It is home to St. Mary's Church, which is the oldest church in Sullivan County. Obernburg was named after a town in Germany.
• Pleasant Valley – A community in the southern part of the town.
• Tennanah Lake (formerly called Long Pond) – A community in the northeastern part of the town. It is located by a lake also called Tennanah Lake.

See also

In Spanish: Fremont (condado de Sullivan, Nueva York) para niños