French Creek, New York facts for kids
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French Creek, New York
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Location within Chautauqua County and New York
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 French Creek, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.28 sq mi (93.96 km2) |
| • Land | 36.26 sq mi (93.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 997 |
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(2021)
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987 |
| • Density | 24.21/sq mi (9.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-013-27606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978977 |
French Creek is a small town in Chautauqua County, New York. In 2020, about 997 people lived there. The town gets its name from a stream that flows through it. This stream eventually joins the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania. French Creek is located in the very southwestern part of New York state.
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A Look at French Creek's History
People first settled in the area around 1811. The town of French Creek was officially created in 1829. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Clymer.
Exploring French Creek's Geography
French Creek covers about 94 square kilometers (36.3 square miles). Only a tiny part of this area is water.
Waterways and Roads
The main waterway is French Creek. This stream flows south through the town. It is a "tributary," meaning it flows into a larger river, the Allegheny River. Smaller streams like Beaver Meadow Brook, Cutting Brook, and Herrick Creek flow into French Creek.
New York State Route 426 is a main road that runs north and south through the town. It crosses New York State Route 474, which is an east-west road, at a place called Cutting.
Neighboring Areas
French Creek shares its western and southern borders with the state of Pennsylvania. To the west, it borders Venango Township. To the south, it borders Wayne Township. Both of these are in Erie County, Pennsylvania. To the north, French Creek borders the town of Mina. To the east, it borders the town of Clymer.
Population of French Creek
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 420 | — | |
| 1840 | 621 | 47.9% | |
| 1850 | 725 | 16.7% | |
| 1860 | 968 | 33.5% | |
| 1870 | 973 | 0.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,042 | 7.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,033 | −0.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,014 | −1.8% | |
| 1910 | 882 | −13.0% | |
| 1920 | 806 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 768 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 694 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 817 | 17.7% | |
| 1960 | 906 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 848 | −6.4% | |
| 1980 | 878 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 916 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 935 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 906 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 997 | 10.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 987 | 8.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 935 people living in French Creek. There were 332 households and 260 families. Most people in the town were White (about 98.93%).
About 40% of households had children under 18. Most households (69%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.82 people. The average family had about 3.21 people.
The population included many young people. About 31% were under 18 years old. The median age was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35, and half were older.
Famous People from French Creek
- Ely B. Dewing – He was a politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Tommy Leach – A professional baseball player. He played in the very first World Series!
Communities and Places in French Creek
- Cutting – A small village in the southern part of the town. It is located on State Route 474.
- French Creek – This is the name of the stream that flows through the town. It goes into Pennsylvania and joins the Allegheny River.
- French Creek – This is also the name of a small village (hamlet) within the town. It is on County Road 4.
- Marks Corners – A location found in the northeast corner of the town.
- Marvin – A small village located in the southwest corner of the town.
- Morgan Corners – A small village on the east side of the town, near Bush and Ravlin Roads.
- Peek'n Peak – A popular area for skiing and other outdoor activities. It is in the western part of the town.
See also
In Spanish: French Creek (Nueva York) para niños
