Ledyard, New York facts for kids
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Ledyard, New York
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Location within Cayuga County and New York
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 Ledyard, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cayuga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.58 sq mi (125.82 km2) |
| • Land | 36.11 sq mi (93.53 km2) |
| • Water | 12.47 sq mi (32.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,654  |
| • Estimate
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1,646 |
| • Density | 51.64/sq mi (19.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13026
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-011-41740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979136 |
Ledyard is a small town located in Cayuga County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,654 people lived there. The town was named after General Benjamin Ledyard, a hero from the Revolutionary War who was one of the first people to settle in the area. Ledyard is on the western side of Cayuga County, southwest of the city of Auburn. The main community in Ledyard is the Village of Aurora.
Wells College was started in 1868 in the Village of Aurora. It was originally a college for women. Sadly, the college announced it would close permanently in 2024.
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History of Ledyard
The southern part of Ledyard was once part of the Central New York Military Tract, which was land given to soldiers after the Revolutionary War. The northern part was a special area set aside for the Cayuga tribe, a Native American group.
The first settlers arrived in Ledyard around 1789. At that time, Ledyard was part of a larger town called Scipio. In 1823, Ledyard became its own separate town when the original town of Scipio was divided.
A historic building called the North Street Friends Meetinghouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it's an important place to protect because of its history.
Famous Person from Ledyard
Henry Wells, who helped start two very famous companies, Wells Fargo and American Express, was from Aurora, a village within Ledyard.
Geography of Ledyard
Ledyard covers a total area of about 125.6 square kilometers (or 48.58 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 93.5 square kilometers (36.11 square miles). The rest, about 32.3 square kilometers (12.47 square miles), is water.
The town is located on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake, which is one of the beautiful Finger Lakes in New York. The western border of Ledyard is also the border of Seneca County.
Two main highways, New York State Route 34B and New York State Route 90, run through Ledyard from north to south.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 2,427 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,143 | −11.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,043 | −4.7% | |
| 1860 | 2,219 | 8.6% | |
| 1870 | 2,221 | 0.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,199 | −1.0% | |
| 1890 | 2,185 | −0.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,909 | −12.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,719 | −10.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,475 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,236 | −16.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,322 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,577 | 19.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,646 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,886 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,869 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,737 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,832 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,886 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,654 | −12.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,646 | −12.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,832 people living in Ledyard. About 30.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.52 people.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 20.4% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 13.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 35 years old.
Communities and Places in Ledyard
- Aurora – This village is on Route 90 and sits right on the shore of Cayuga Lake.
- Barbers Corners – You can find this spot in the northeast part of Ledyard.
- Black Rock – A small community located west of the main Ledyard area.
- Chapel Corners – This place is southeast of Aurora.
- Cooneys Corners – A location in the northern part of Ledyard.
- Ellis Point – A piece of land that sticks out into Cayuga Lake, near Levanna.
- Ledyard – The hamlet (a very small community) of Ledyard is in the southwest part of the town, along Route 34B.
- Levanna – Another hamlet on Route 90, right by Cayuga Lake, just north of Aurora.
- Long Point State Park – A state park located south of Aurora village, perfect for outdoor activities.
- Prospect Corners – This spot is also southeast of Aurora.
- Stony Point – A piece of land that extends into Cayuga Lake, north of the state park.
- Turney Corners – Another location southeast of Aurora.
- Willets – A hamlet on the shore of Cayuga Lake, south of the state park.
See also
In Spanish: Ledyard (Nueva York) para niños
