Livonia, New York facts for kids
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Livonia, New York
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 Livonia, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.07 sq mi (106.38 km2) |
| • Land | 38.26 sq mi (99.10 km2) |
| • Water | 2.81 sq mi (7.28 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 7,809 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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7,620 |
| • Density | 199.15/sq mi (76.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-051-42961 |
Livonia is a town located in Livingston County, New York. It's a part of the United States. In 2010, about 7,809 people lived here. There's also a smaller village inside the town that shares the name Livonia. The town is on the eastern side of Livingston County.
Many people from Livonia moved to the Midwest in the 1800s. One group settled in Michigan and named their new home Livonia, Michigan, after this town.
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History of Livonia
The land where Livonia is now was once home to the Seneca people. They were a strong Native American group, part of the Iroquois confederacy. The Seneca lived here for a long time. They called the big lake nearby Ga-ne-a-sos, which means "Berry Place." Today, we know it as Conesus Lake.
The town of Livonia grew between Conesus Lake and Hemlock Lake. The first European-American settler, Solomon Woodruff, arrived in 1789. The area was known for its many wild berries. The town of Livonia was officially created in 1808. It was formed from a part of the town of Richmond. Later, in 1819, a section of Livonia became the new town of Conesus.
In the 1850s, a railway line was built to Lakeville, which is now part of Livonia. This helped businesses grow and made it easier for people to travel through the area.
Geography of Livonia
Livonia covers about 41 square miles (106 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers) being water.
The eastern edge of Livonia borders Ontario County. Two important lakes, Conesus Lake and Hemlock Lake, are partly within the town. These lakes are part of the famous Finger Lakes region. Water flows out of the north ends of both lakes. Conesus Lake drains into Conesus Creek, and Hemlock Lake drains into Hemlock Creek. Both of these creeks eventually flow into the Genesee River.
Major roads like U.S. Route 20A run through Livonia from east to west. New York State Route 15 and New York State Route 15A are important roads that go from north to south.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
Here are the towns that border Livonia:
- Avon; Lima
(to the North) - Richmond
(to the East) - Canadice; Conesus
(to the South) - Geneseo
(to the West)
Population of Livonia
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,427 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,665 | 9.8% | |
| 1840 | 2,719 | 2.0% | |
| 1850 | 2,627 | −3.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,593 | −1.3% | |
| 1870 | 2,705 | 4.3% | |
| 1880 | 3,119 | 15.3% | |
| 1890 | 2,859 | −8.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,788 | −2.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,819 | 1.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,600 | −7.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,644 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,596 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,896 | 11.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,526 | 21.8% | |
| 1970 | 5,304 | 50.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,742 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,804 | 18.5% | |
| 2000 | 7,286 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,809 | 7.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 7,620 | −2.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 7,286 people living in Livonia. About 39% of the households had children under 18. Most households (nearly 60%) were married couples living together.
The median age in the town was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from Livonia
Many interesting people have connections to Livonia:
- Gladden Bishop – A leader in the Latter Day Saint movement.
- John Loomis Chamberlain – A major general in the U.S. Army.
- John Costik – Known for his work in health care innovation.
- Irving Crane – A world champion billiards player and Hall of Famer.
- Jackson Hadley – A successful businessman and politician in Wisconsin.
- Jerediah Horsford – A former U.S. congressman.
- Forrest L. Vosler – A U.S. airman who received the Medal of Honor.
- Rudy Fugle – A crew chief for NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron.
Communities and Places in Livonia
The Town of Livonia includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Bosley Corner – A small community east of Livonia village, located on US-20A.
- Cedarcrest – A community on the shore of Conesus Lake.
- Glenville – A community in the southeastern part of the town.
- Hartson Point – A lakeside community on Conesus Lake, near the southern town line.
- Hemlock – A community in the southeastern part of the town. The Hemlock Fairground is a historic site here.
- Jacksonville – A former community that was mostly abandoned because it was too far from the railroad.
- Lakeville – A community in the northwestern part of the town, at the north end of Conesus Lake.
- Livonia – The main village in the town, located where US-20A and NY-15 meet.
- Livonia Center – A community east of Livonia village.
- Livonia Station – A former community west of Livonia village.
- McPherson Cove – A community on the shore of Conesus Lake.
- McPherson Point – Another community on the shore of Conesus Lake.
- Old Orchard Point – A community on the shore of Conesus Lake.
- Sand Point – A community within Lakeville, at the north end of Conesus Lake.
- South Lima – A community partly in Livonia and partly in the town of Lima.
- South Livonia – A community in the southern part of the town.
- Tuxedo Park – A lakeside community on the eastern shore of Conesus Lake.
All the communities listed along Conesus Lake are part of the Conesus Lake area.
See also
In Spanish: Livonia (Nueva York) para niños
