Mendon, New York facts for kids

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Town
Mendon Town Hall
Motto(s):  Preserving, protecting, promoting
Location in Monroe County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Monroe
Established	May 26, 1812; 213 years ago (1812-05-26)
Area
• Total	39.98 sq mi (103.56 km2)
• Land	39.47 sq mi (102.23 km2)
• Water	0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2)
Elevation	561 ft (171 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	9,095
• Density	236.30/sq mi (91.24/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	14472, 14506
Area code(s)	585
FIPS code	36-055-46558
Website	http://www.townofmendon.org/

Mendon is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. It's known as a wealthy suburb of the city of Rochester. In 2020, about 9,095 people lived there. The town is located on the southern edge of Monroe County.

History of Mendon

Early Inhabitants and Conflicts

The first people known to live in the Mendon area were the Seneca. They were part of the Iroquois Confederacy. Their village, called Totiakton, had about 4,000 residents. In 1687, the French Governor, Marquis de Denonville, destroyed the village. The Seneca survivors then moved away.

Later, in 1779, during the Revolutionary War, Major General John Sullivan attacked the Seneca. He was ordered by George Washington to fight tribes who sided with the British. This attack, known as the Sullivan Expedition, forced the tribes to move west.

Land Purchases and Town Formation

After the Revolutionary War, in 1788, Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham bought a huge area of land. This land, about 6 million acres, is now part of western New York State. The area that became Mendon was included in this purchase.

For a short time, Mendon was part of Montgomery County. Then, in 1789, Ontario County was formed. From 1789 to 1812, Mendon was part of the Town of Bloomfield. On May 26, 1812, Mendon officially became its own town. Its first town meeting was held on April 6, 1813. In 1821, Mendon joined Monroe County when it was created.

A local historian believes Mendon got its name from Caleb Taft. He was an early settler who came from Mendon, Massachusetts.

Famous Visitors and Transportation

On June 7, 1825, Marquis de Lafayette visited Mendon. He was on a tour of all 24 states in the United States. Representatives from Canandaigua met him there.

The first train came through Mendon on January 1, 1853. This railroad connected Canandaigua and Batavia. It was later called the "Peanut Line" and had a station in Honeoye Falls. In 1891, the Lehigh Valley Railroad (LVRR) built its main line through Mendon. There were three LVRR stations in town: one in Mendon hamlet, one at Rochester Junction, and one in Honeoye Falls.

In 1954, the New York State Thruway was built along Mendon's northern border. This became Interstate 90 (I-90) in 1957.

Historic Buildings

Several historic buildings in Mendon are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include:

• Adsit Cobblestone Farmhouse
• Cole Cobblestone Farmhouse
• Gates-Livermore Cobblestone Farmhouse
• Mendon Cobblestone Academy
• Mendon Presbyterian Church
• Miller–Horton–Barben Farm
• Sheldon Cobblestone House
• Stewart Cobblestone Farmhouse
• Whitcomb Cobblestone Farmhouse

Geography and Natural Features

Mendon is located at 42°59′52″N 77°30′16″W / 42.99778°N 77.50444°W / 42.99778; -77.50444. It is about 10 miles (16 km) south-southeast of Rochester.

The town covers about 40.0 square miles (103.6 km²). Most of this area, 39.8 square miles (103.1 km²), is land. Only a small part, 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²), is water.

Mendon shares borders with several other towns. To the north is Pittsford. To the west are Henrietta and Rush. Ontario County is to the south and east. Honeoye Creek flows into the town from the south. Mendon is mostly made up of horse farms and family homes. The highest points in Monroe County, at 1028 feet above sea level, are found in Mendon.

Mendon Ponds Park

Mendon is home to Mendon Ponds Park, the largest park in Monroe County. This huge park covers 2,462 acres. It features woodlands, ponds, and wetlands. In 1967, the park was named a National Natural Landmark. This was because of its unique features formed by glaciers.

Country Club of Mendon

In the southern part of the town, there is the Country Club of Mendon. It was built using the natural hills and a winding creek. The first nine holes of the golf course were designed in 1961. The back nine were added in 1967. The club hosted the 2016 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships.

Population and People

In 2010, there were 9,152 people living in Mendon. There were 3,457 households and 2,590 families. The population density was about 236 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Mendon (96.5%) were White. About 0.5% were African American, and 1.5% were Asian. Hispanic or Latino people made up 1.7% of the population.

About 36.8% of households had children under 18. Most households (64.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.64 people. The average family had 3.10 people.

The median age in Mendon was 43.6 years. About 27.5% of the population was under 18. About 12.7% were 65 or older.

In 2017, the average income for a household in Mendon was about $97,902. The average income for a family was $114,063. About 7.9% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Communities and Locations

Mendon has several smaller communities and important locations:

• Dann Corner – Found where Route 15A meets Honeoye Falls No 6 Road. It's just west of Honeoye Falls village.
• Ford Corner – Located at the crossing of West Bloomfield Road and Cheese Factory Road.
• Honeoye Falls – A village in the southwest part of the town. It's on the Honeoye Creek.
• Mendon – A small community (called a hamlet) in the eastern part of the town. It's where Routes 64 and 251 meet.
• Mendon Center – Located where Route 251 meets Mendon Center Road. It's near the southeast corner of Mendon Ponds Park.
• Mendon Ponds Park – A large county park and a National Natural Landmark.
• Moran Corner – Found where Route 15A meets Monroe Street. It's northwest of Honeoye Falls village.
• Rochester Junction – Located where routes 251 and 65 meet.
• Sibleyville – Found where Route 15A meets Sibley Road. The Hiram Sibley Homestead is here and is a historic site.
• Tomlinson Corners – Located near where Route 64 meets Boughton Hill Road.

Education in Mendon

Most students in Mendon attend schools in the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District. The northern part of the town is served by the Pittsford Central School District.

Notable People from Mendon

Many interesting people have connections to Mendon:

• David Francis Barry – A famous photographer of the American West in the 1800s.
• Adolphus W. Burtt – An attorney and politician.
• Bill English – An actor.
• R. Thomas Flynn – A former president of Monroe Community College.
• Mary Therese Friel – Miss New York USA 1979 and Miss USA 1979.
• Quinn Gleason – A tennis player.
• Charles A. Goheen – Received the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the American Civil War. He is buried in Honeoye Falls.
• Tom Golisano – The person who founded Paychex.
• Heber C. Kimball – An early leader in LDS Church.
• Helen Mar Kimball – One of Joseph Smith's wives.
• William Henry Kimball – Another early LDS Church leader.
• Warren Parrish – An early LDS Church leader.
• Marty Reasoner – An ice hockey player.
• Hiram Sibley – Co-founder and president of Western Union.
• John Williams – An equestrian (horse rider).
• Brigham Young – An early LDS Church leader. His first wife, Miriam Works Young, is buried in Tomlinson's Corners Cemetery.
• Andrew Rea – A popular YouTuber and author known for his channel Babish Culinary Universe.

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  Mendon Town Hall

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  Location in Monroe County and New York State

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  Location of New York in the United States

See also

In Spanish: Mendon (Nueva York) para niños