Marcellus, New York facts for kids
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Marcellus
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| Town of Marcellus | |
Location in Onondaga 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 | Onondaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.59 sq mi (84.39 km2) |
| • Land | 32.45 sq mi (84.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,066 |
| • Density | 186.13/sq mi (71.881/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-067-45491 |
| FIPS code | 36-45491 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979196 |
Marcellus is a town in Onondaga County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,066 people lived there. It's thought that the town was named after Marcus Claudius Marcellus, a famous Roman general.
Did you know that a huge underground rock layer, called the Marcellus Formation, is named after this town? This layer of shale rock stretches across several states and even into Canada!
The Town of Marcellus also has a village inside it, which is also called Marcellus. Both the town and the village are located southwest of the city of Syracuse.
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Exploring Marcellus's Geography
Marcellus covers an area of about 32.7 square miles (84.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Roads and Waterways
You can find US Route 20, a major east-west highway, running through the southern part of the town. Also, New York State Route 175 goes east-west and crosses New York State Route 174 in Marcellus village.
Marcellus is located at the eastern end of the beautiful Finger Lakes District. It's also at the northern tip of Otisco Lake. The town is known for its stunning views, with tall hills, deep valleys, a lake, and many streams.
Nature and Parks
Nine Mile Creek is a popular spot for fishing, especially for trout. The state of New York has created several places where people can easily access the creek.
Marcellus Park is a great place to visit. It used to be a county park but was taken over by the Town of Marcellus in 1993. The village of Marcellus is one of 15 villages in Onondaga County. The Baltimore Woods Nature Center is also nearby, offering more opportunities to explore nature.
A Look at Marcellus's History
The land where Marcellus is now was originally part of the Onondaga tribe's territory. The first settlers from outside the area arrived around 1794.
How the Town Grew
The Town of Marcellus was officially formed in 1794. Over the years, parts of Marcellus were used to create other towns:
- In 1798, the Town of Geddes was formed.
- In 1799, the township of Camillus was created.
- In 1806, Otisco became its own town.
- In 1830, the western part of Marcellus was used to form the new Town of Skaneateles.
- However, Marcellus gained some land back in 1840 from Spafford and Otisco.
The Tefft-Steadman House, an important historic building, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
Marcellus Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 6,503 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,626 | −59.6% | |
| 1840 | 2,726 | 3.8% | |
| 1850 | 2,759 | 1.2% | |
| 1860 | 2,908 | 5.4% | |
| 1870 | 2,337 | −19.6% | |
| 1880 | 2,678 | 14.6% | |
| 1890 | 2,739 | 2.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,581 | −5.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,826 | 9.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,854 | 1.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,993 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,046 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,607 | 18.4% | |
| 1960 | 4,527 | 25.5% | |
| 1970 | 5,744 | 26.9% | |
| 1980 | 6,180 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 6,465 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 6,319 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,210 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,866 | −5.5% | |
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As of the census in 2000, there were 6,319 people living in the town. There were 2,378 households, with 1,773 of them being families. The population density was about 194 people per square mile.
About 37.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.66 people, and the average family had 3.14 people.
The median age in the town was 39 years old. About 28.2% of the population was under 18.
Communities in the Town of Marcellus
The Town of Marcellus includes several smaller communities:
- Clintonville – A small community in the southwestern part of the town, located on US-20.
- Marcellus – This is the main village, found where NY-174 and NY-175 meet.
- Marcellus Falls – A small community north of Marcellus village on NY-174, right at the northern edge of the town.
- Marietta – A small community north of Otisco Lake on NY-174.
- Pumpkin Hollow – A valley located at the eastern border of the town.
- Rose Hill – A small community west of Marietta.
- Shamrock – A small community near the western town line, west of Marietta.
- Thorn Hill – A small community southwest of Marietta, close to the southern town line.
- Sage Meadows – A small community near the northeastern town line.
See also
In Spanish: Marcellus (Nueva York) para niños
