Frewsburg, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Frewsburg, New York
Census-designated place
Frewsburg, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Chautauqua
Town	Carroll
Area
• Total	3.36 sq mi (8.69 km2)
• Land	3.34 sq mi (8.66 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	1,299 ft (396 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,843
• Density	551.47/sq mi (212.93/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	14738
Area code(s)	716
FIPS code	36-27672
GNIS feature ID	0950723

Frewsburg is a small community in New York, United States. It's located in Chautauqua County, within the town of Carroll. While it's not officially a village, it's a significant place with a population of 1,843 people as of 2020.

Frewsburg uses the ZIP code 14738. Its main street is U.S. Route 62, which helps connect it to other areas. Even though it's not a city, Frewsburg is an important community in the region. It's only about 5 miles (8 km) away from the larger city of Jamestown.

Geography of Frewsburg

Frewsburg covers a total area of about 3.36 square miles (8.69 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part (about 0.01 square miles or 0.04 square kilometers) being water.

The Conewango Creek flows along the west side of Frewsburg. This creek is a branch of the Allegheny River.

Several important roads pass through or near Frewsburg. U.S. Route 62 runs right through the community as Main Street. Other local roads, called County Routes 34, 53, and 55, also meet US 62 on the east side of town. New York State Route 60 starts a few miles west of Frewsburg.

History of Frewsburg

Frewsburg gets its name from Hugh and Mary Frew. They are believed to be the first European family to settle in this area around 1807. A special historic marker on Main Street shows where their first house was located. The Frew House is still standing today and is used as a home.

Local Festivals and Traditions

Frewsburg hosts a fun event called Gala Days every year in mid-July. This festival is organized by the local fire department. Since 2010, the community has also added an annual Rib Festival in June.

A unique tradition in Frewsburg is the "Old Fashioned Santa Parade." It happens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. What makes it special is that no cars or trucks are allowed! Everyone in the parade travels either on horseback or by walking.

Famous People from Frewsburg

Many interesting people have connections to Frewsburg.

Reuben Eaton Fenton (1819-1885)

Reuben Eaton Fenton was born nearby and grew up in the Frewsburg area. He went to school in Frewsburg and later studied law. He became very involved in politics at a young age, serving as a local supervisor many times.

Fenton was elected the New York State Governor in 1864 and served two terms. After being governor, he became a U.S. Senator from 1869 to 1875. He later became the president of a bank in Jamestown, New York.

Robert H. Jackson (1892–1954)

Robert H. Jackson was a very important person in American history. He grew up in Frewsburg, and his childhood home on Main Street has a plaque honoring him.

Jackson became a lawyer and worked for the government during the New Deal era. He served as the United States Attorney General and later became a U.S. Supreme Court justice. After World War II, he was the lead prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials, where Nazi war criminals were brought to justice. Frewsburg's elementary school is named after him, and he is buried in the local Maple Grove cemetery.

Lloyd Moore (1912-2008)

Lloyd Moore was born in Frewsburg. He was a NASCAR driver who competed from 1949 to 1955. Besides racing, he worked for many years as a bus driver and mechanic for the local school district. When he passed away in 2008, he was the oldest living former NASCAR driver.

Shane Conlan (born 1964)

Shane Conlan is a retired National Football League (NFL) player. He was born in Olean, New York, but he was raised and went to school in Frewsburg. He played college football at Penn State University, where he was recognized as an All-American linebacker twice. Conlan spent most of his NFL career playing for the Buffalo Bills.

Population and People

In 2000, Frewsburg had a population of 1,965 people. Most of the people living there were White (99.34%).

There were 742 households in Frewsburg. About 33.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (57.7%) were married couples.

The average age of people in Frewsburg in 2000 was 41 years old. About 24.8% of the population was under 18, and 20.2% were 65 or older.

The median income for a household in Frewsburg was $32,688. This means half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 11.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.

See also

In Spanish: Frewsburg para niños