Guilford, New York facts for kids
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Guilford, New York
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Guilford Center Presbyterian Church
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"In the heart of NY"
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Location within Chenango County
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 Guilford, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.96 sq mi (160.47 km2) |
| • Land | 61.72 sq mi (159.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,922 |
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(2016)
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2,839 |
| • Density | 46.00/sq mi (17.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13780
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-017-31148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979031 |
Guilford is a small town in Chenango County, New York, United States. It's located on the eastern side of the county. In 2010, about 2,922 people lived here.
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History of Guilford
The land where Guilford now stands was bought from the Oneida people in 1785. The first settlers arrived around 1787. One of the earliest groups settled in what is now called East Guilford. These were the Mercereau brothers, who were Revolutionary War spies for George Washington. They built a mill on Guilford Creek.
Guilford was officially formed in 1813. It was originally part of the town of Oxford and was first named "Eastern." In 1817, its name was changed to "Guilford." Before that, when it was part of Tioga County, it was known as "Fayette."
Geography of Guilford
Guilford covers a total area of about 160.5 square kilometers (61.96 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The eastern border of Guilford is shared with Otsego County. This border is marked by the Unadilla River. The Unadilla River flows south and eventually joins the Susquehanna River.
New York State Route 8 is a main road that runs north and south through the town. It follows along the Unadilla River.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,175 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,634 | 21.1% | |
| 1840 | 2,827 | 7.3% | |
| 1850 | 2,600 | −8.0% | |
| 1860 | 2,743 | 5.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,806 | 2.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,441 | −13.0% | |
| 1890 | 2,236 | −8.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,208 | −1.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,013 | −8.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,818 | −9.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,719 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,884 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,283 | 21.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,368 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,358 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,442 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,875 | 17.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,046 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,922 | −4.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,839 | −2.8% | |
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In 2000, Guilford had 3,046 residents. There were 1,181 households in the town. About 31.4% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.58 people.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in Guilford was 38 years.
Famous People from Guilford
- Solomon G. Haven – A former member of the U.S. Congress.
- Adelaide Daughaday – A Christian missionary.
Places in Guilford
- East Guilford – A small community in the southeastern part of town. It's located on NY-8.
- Godfrey Corners – A spot near the eastern town line, west of Mount Upton.
- Guilford – This community was settled around 1797. It's in the western part of town. The Jewell Family Homestead is a historic site here.
- Guilford Center – A community located east of Guilford hamlet. The Guilford Center Presbyterian Church and the Guilford Center Cemetery are historic places here.
- Guilford Lake – A lake found northwest of the Guilford community.
- High Bridge – A location near the eastern town line, northwest of Rockdale.
- Ives Settlement – A community southeast of Guilford hamlet.
- Lathams Corners – A spot at the eastern town line, north of Rockwells Mills.
- Mount Upton – A community in the northeastern part of the town on NY-8.
- New Berlin Junction – A location south of East Guilford.
- North Guilford Corners – A spot near the northern town line.
- Parker – A community south of Guilford Center.
- Rockdale – A community in the southeastern part of the town on NY-8.
- Rockwells Mills – A community in the northeastern part of the town on NY-8. The Rockwells Mills Historic District is a historic area.
- Trestle Corners – A location near the eastern town line, west of Rockdale.
- Windsor Corners – A spot north of Guilford hamlet.
- Yaleville – A community in the southwestern part of the town.
See also
- In Spanish: Guilford (Nueva York) para niños
