Le Roy (village), New York facts for kids
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Le Roy, New York
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Downtown, looking east along Main Street (NY 5) from
Clay and Lake street (NY 19) intersection |
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Location in Genesee County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Settled | 1797 |
| Incorporated | 1834 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Hall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.69 sq mi (6.97 km2) |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (6.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Highest elevation
(Water tower S of Main St. in eastern half of village)
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960 ft (290 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Oatka Creek on N village line)
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820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,300 |
| • Density | 1,598.51/sq mi (617.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
14482
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-42026 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0955133 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Le Roy, New York |
| Website | Village of Le Roy |
Le Roy is a small village located in Genesee County, in the state of New York, United States. In 2010, about 4,391 people lived here. The village is right in the middle of the larger town of Le Roy. It's easy to find, as it sits where two main roads, State Routes 5 and 19, meet.
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History of Le Roy
The first settlements in the Le Roy area began in 1797. The village officially became a village in 1834. Before that, the earliest homes were built a bit to the east of where the village is today.
Early Industries and Inventions
Le Roy was once a busy place for making special medicines and household cleaning products. Companies like S. C. Wells & Co. made things such as Mustarine, which was a type of mustard plaster. They also made Rough On Rats, a product to get rid of rodents.
Some of the very first businesses in Le Roy were the Bank of LeRoy, which started in 1834, and the Gazette-News newspaper. The newspaper stopped printing in 1993.
Le Roy is also famous for being the birthplace of Jell-O! This popular dessert was invented here.
Local Celebrations and Landmarks
Every summer, Le Roy hosts the Oatka Festival. This tradition began in 1989. The festival celebrates the local culture and history. Many local businesses and restaurants take part, and there are lots of vendors.
Several important buildings and sites in Le Roy are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value. These include the First Presbyterian Church of Le Roy, the Keeney House, and the Le Roy House and Union Free School. Also on the list are the Machpelah Cemetery, the Augustus S. Tyron House, the U.S. Post Office, and the Marion Steam Shovel.
Geography and Location
Le Roy is located in the eastern part of Genesee County. It's southwest of the center of the town of Elba.
The village covers an area of about 2.7 square miles (6.97 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
The Oatka Creek flows through the village. This creek is a smaller stream that eventually flows into the Genesee River.
Roads and Travel
Two important state roads meet in Le Roy: New York State Route 19 and New York State Route 5.
- NY 19 is known as Lake Street to the north and Clay Street to the south. It goes north about 8 miles (13 km) to Bergen. To the south, it goes about 19 miles (31 km) to Warsaw.
- NY 5 is called Main Street. It goes east about 7 miles (11 km) to Caledonia. To the west, it goes about 10 miles (16 km) to Batavia, which is the main town of Genesee County.
The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes north of Le Roy. You can get to it from Exit 47, which is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of the village.
Population of Le Roy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 2,634 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,743 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,144 | 14.6% | |
| 1910 | 3,771 | 19.9% | |
| 1920 | 4,203 | 11.5% | |
| 1930 | 4,474 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 4,413 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,721 | 7.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,662 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 5,118 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,900 | −4.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,974 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,462 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,391 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 4,300 | −2.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,462 people living in Le Roy. These people made up 1,845 households and 1,114 families. The village had about 1,655 people per square mile (639 per square kilometer).
About 29.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.35 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 25.0% were under 18 years old.
- 7.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 28.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.4% were 65 years of age or older.
The average age in the village was 38 years old.
Notable People from Le Roy
Many interesting people have come from Le Roy, New York:
- Bob Beyer – An assistant basketball coach who has worked with teams like the Sacramento Kings.
- Warren A. Cowdery – An early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement.
- Paulina Kellogg Wright Davis – A person who worked to end slavery (an abolitionist).
- Graham N. Fitch – A former US senator from Indiana. He was also a commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
- John Ganson – A former member of the United States Congress.
- Augustus P. Hascall – Another former member of Congress.
- S. Percy Hooker – A former New York state senator.
- Emily E. Ingham – She founded the former Ingham University.
- William Lathrop – A former congressman from Illinois.
- Mary Macaulay – The first woman telegrapher to hold a national elected position in a union.
- Lorenzo Sawyer – A former judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
- Vince Scott – A player in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
See also
In Spanish: Le Roy (villa) para niños
