Macedon, New York facts for kids
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Macedon, New York
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| Nickname(s):
"The Two Lock Town"
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Location in Wayne County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wayne |
| Settled | 1789 |
| Established | January 29, 1823 |
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| • Type | Town Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.86 sq mi (100.64 km2) |
| • Land | 38.68 sq mi (100.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,148 |
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9,005 |
| • Density | 232.80/sq mi (89.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14502
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| Area code(s) | 315, 585 and 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-44149 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0956224 |
| Website | http://www.macedontown.net/ |
Macedon is a town in Wayne County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 9,148 people lived here.
The Town of Macedon is named after the ancient kingdom of Macedon, which was the birthplace of Alexander the Great. It is located in the southwest part of Wayne County. The town also includes a smaller area called Macedon hamlet, which used to be a village. Macedon is east of Rochester and west of Syracuse.
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What's in a Name?
Macedon got its name from the ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedon. The word "Macedon" comes from an old Greek word meaning "tall." This might have described the people who lived there, or perhaps the tall mountains in the region. It's like saying "highlanders" or "the tall ones."
Macedon's History
Early Settlers and the Erie Canal
Before European settlers arrived, the land around Macedon was home to the Seneca Nation. They were a tribe that belonged to the Iroquois League.
In 1788, the land was bought from Massachusetts. The first settlers, Webb and Hannah Harwood, came to the area in 1789.
The Erie Canal was built between 1817 and 1825. This important waterway brought many new people to the area. The town of Macedon was officially formed in 1823, while the canal was still being built. It was created from the western part of the Town of Palmyra.
The Erie Canal helped new communities grow, like Wayneport and the Village of Macedon. The village was built around Lock 30, which is a special part of the canal that helps boats move up or down.
Canal Remnants and Old Bridges
You can still see parts of the old Erie Canal today. For example, the remains of Lock 60 (also called the Lower Macedon Lock) are located near Quaker Road. This lock was built in 1841 and was used to raise or lower boats by about 10 feet. It stopped being used in 1914 and is now a park.
Nearby, you can find the foundations of Erie Canal Change Bridge #39. This type of bridge allowed the towpath (a path for horses or mules to pull canal boats) to switch from one side of the canal to the other. This bridge was built in 1881.
Education and Notable Buildings
The Macedon Academy was an important school that operated from 1841 to 1902. It offered a higher level of education than regular district schools, preparing students for college.
During the American Civil War, some soldiers from Macedon joined Company B of the 160th New York Volunteer Infantry. At that time, the town had a population of just over 2,500 people.
Two historic buildings in Macedon, the J. and E. Baker Cobblestone Farmstead and the Charles Bullis House, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
The town is also part of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, which protects and promotes the history of the Erie Canal.
Macedon's Location
Macedon covers about 38.9 square miles (100.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
The town shares its borders with other towns:
- Walworth to the north
- Palmyra to the east
- Farmington (in Ontario County) to the south
- Perinton (in Monroe County) to the west
Several state roads pass through Macedon, including New York State Route 31, New York State Route 31F, and New York State Route 350.
People of Macedon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,990 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,396 | 20.4% | |
| 1850 | 2,384 | −0.5% | |
| 1860 | 2,523 | 5.8% | |
| 1870 | 2,636 | 4.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,871 | 8.9% | |
| 1890 | 2,564 | −10.7% | |
| 1900 | 2,488 | −3.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,355 | −5.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,202 | −6.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,330 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,277 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,560 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,617 | 41.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,488 | 51.7% | |
| 1980 | 6,508 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 7,375 | 13.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,688 | 17.8% | |
| 2010 | 9,148 | 5.3% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 9,005 | −1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, Macedon had 9,148 people living in 3,650 households. About 2,583 of these were families. The population density was about 235 people per square mile.
Most residents (95.9%) were White. Other groups included Black or African American (0.8%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (1.1%). About 1.44% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.50 people, and the average family had 2.95 people.
The median age in Macedon was 41.1 years. This means half the people were older than 41.1 and half were younger. About 26.5% of the population was under 20 years old.
The median income for a household in Macedon was $76,146. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. Only a small number of families (1.0%) and people (2.7%) lived below the poverty line.
Schools and Learning
Macedon is served by two school districts:
- The Palmyra-Macedon Central School District, which includes Palmyra-Macedon Intermediate School.
- The Gananda Central School District, which serves homes on the western side of Macedon.
The Macedon Public Library is a great place for books, magazines, CDs, and videos. You can borrow these items or use them at the library. The library also offers free computers and internet access. It is home to the Bullis Estate Library, which has a special collection of rare books, journals, and letters from a Victorian-era family.
Local Businesses
Macedon has several areas where businesses are located:
- Main Street: Here you'll find small, unique shops and boutiques.
- West Wayne Plaza: This area on Route 31 has a variety of shops and restaurants.
- Western Macedon: Near Wayneport, larger stores like Lowe's and Wal-Mart Superstores have opened. Other new businesses in this area include The Purple Painted Lady®, Macedon Family Chiropractic, Twisted Rail Brewing, and Cherry Creek Siding & Windows L.L.C.
- Gananda: This planned community has daily services and offices.
Macedon is also home to the American headquarters for Jindal Films, a company based in New Delhi.
Communities in Macedon
The Town of Macedon includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Cator Corners — A place north of Macedon hamlet.
- Huddle — A small community by the northern town line.
- Gananda — A planned community that is partly in Macedon.
- Macedon — The main hamlet, located in the southern part of the town along the Erie Canal.
- Macedon Center — A location northwest of Macedon hamlet.
- North Macedon — A place north of Macedon hamlet.
- Walworth Station — A location in the eastern part of the town.
- Wayneport — A community in the southeast part of the town, also on the Erie Canal. It used to be called "West Macedon."
- Yellow Mills — A community in the southeast part of the town, west of the Village of Palmyra.
Famous People from Macedon
- John L. Bullis — A decorated American soldier and a successful real estate business owner.
See also
In Spanish: Macedon (Nueva York) para niños
