Middlesex, New York facts for kids
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Middlesex, New York
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Location in Yates County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Yates |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.10 sq mi (88.33 km2) |
| • Land | 30.88 sq mi (79.97 km2) |
| • Water | 3.23 sq mi (8.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,495 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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1,469 |
| • Density | 47.58/sq mi (18.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14507
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-47020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979215 |
Middlesex is a small town located in Yates County, New York, in the USA. In 2010, about 1,495 people lived there. The town's name comes from a historic area in the United Kingdom.
You can find the Town of Middlesex in the northwest part of Yates County. It is located south of the city of Canandaigua.
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History of Middlesex
Early Native American History
A legend from the Seneca tribe tells that their people first lived in a village called Nundawao. This village was near the southern end of Canandaigua Lake, at a place called South Hill. Right next to South Hill is Bare Hill, which is 865 feet tall. The Seneca people called it Genundowa.
Bare Hill was once the site of an old fort. This fort was built by the Seneca people or an even older group. The first time this fort was written about was in 1825. This was in a history book about the Seneca Indians by David Cusick.
The remains of an ancient fort, covering about an acre, and surrounded by a ditch, and formerly by a formidable wall, are still to be seen on top of Bare Hill. They indicate defenses raised by Indian hands, or more probably belong to the labors of a race that preceded the Indian occupation. The wall is now about tumbled down, the stones seem somewhat scattered, and the ground is overgrown with brush.
—S. C. Cleveland, History of Yates County, New York (1873)
Sadly, in the early 1920s, the materials from the Bare Hill fort were used. The Middlesex highway department used them to fill roads.
Founding and Name Change
The first settlers arrived in the Middlesex area around 1789. The town itself was officially formed in 1796. At that time, it was still part of Ontario County.
The town was first called "Augusta." But in 1808, its name was changed to "Middlesex." This was done to avoid confusion with another place also named Augusta. When Yates County was created in 1823, Middlesex became part of this new county.
Changes to Town Borders
Over time, the size of Middlesex changed. The Town of Potter was created from a part of Middlesex in 1832. More land from Middlesex was added to Potter in 1856.
Historic Buildings and Sites
Several important buildings in Middlesex are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value. These include:
- The Bates Cobblestone Farmhouse
- The John Carr House
- The Asahel Green Farm
- The Middlesex Center Methodist Church
- The Overackers Corners Schoolhouse
- The Vine Valley Methodist Church
Population in Middlesex
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,718 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,428 | 26.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,439 | −58.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,385 | −3.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,303 | −5.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,314 | 0.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,457 | 10.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,387 | −4.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,282 | −7.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,122 | −12.5% | |
| 1920 | 951 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 839 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 764 | −8.9% | |
| 1950 | 765 | 0.1% | |
| 1960 | 817 | 6.8% | |
| 1970 | 925 | 13.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,127 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,249 | 10.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,345 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,495 | 11.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,469 | −1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. The census helps us understand how many people live in a town. In 2000, there were 1,345 people living in Middlesex. These people lived in 521 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
It's interesting to note that in Middlesex, there are probably more cattle than people!
Communities and Locations in Middlesex
Middlesex has several smaller communities and important places within its borders:
- High Tor Wildlife Management Area – This is a special area for nature and wildlife. It is located in the southwest part of the town.
- Middlesex – This is the main village or hamlet of Middlesex. It is found where two roads, NY-245 and NY-364, meet. The West River flows through this community.
- Overackers Corners – This is a small area located west of Valley View. You can find it on County Road 10.
- Pine Corners – This is another hamlet, which is a small settlement without its own government. It is north of the main Middlesex village on NY-245.
- Rushville – The Village of Rushville is a nearby village. It touches the northeast part of Middlesex town on NY-245.
- Valley View – This hamlet is north of Middlesex village. It is located south of Pine Corners.
- Vine Valley – This hamlet is on the eastern shore of Canandaigua Lake. It is where County Roads 10 and 39 meet. A famous helper of others, Parker Caito, was born here.
- West River – This is a stream that flows through the town. It eventually empties into Canandaigua Lake.
- Williams Corner – This hamlet is northeast of Middlesex village. It is located on NY-364.
See also
In Spanish: Middlesex (Nueva York) para niños
