Milford, New York facts for kids
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Milford, New York
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Otsego County map with the Town of Milford in Red
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.15 sq mi (122.12 km2) |
| • Land | 46.12 sq mi (119.45 km2) |
| • Water | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,044 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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2,907 |
| • Density | 63.03/sq mi (24.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13807
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-077-47240 |
Milford is a town located in Otsego County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,044 people lived here. The village of Milford is also found within the town. Milford town is northeast of the City of Oneonta.
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Discovering Milford's Past
The first people settled in Milford around 1770. However, not many more arrived until after the American Revolutionary War.
The town was officially created in 1796. It was first called the Town of Suffrage. But in 1800, its name was changed to Milford. It was formed from a larger area known as the Town of Unadilla.
Exploring Milford's Geography
Milford covers an area of about 47.2 square miles (122.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 46.1 square miles (119.4 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers) is water.
The Susquehanna River flows south through the eastern part of Milford. Another stream, Cherry Valley Creek, flows into the Susquehanna River here.
Major Roads in Milford
Several important roads pass through Milford:
- New York State Route 28 is a main highway that runs north and south through the eastern part of the town.
- New York State Route 166 meets NY-28 in Milford village.
- New York State Route 7 also crosses NY-28 in the southern part of Milford.
- Interstate 88 connects with NY-28 near the southern border of the town.
Milford's Population Story
In 2000, there were 2,938 people living in Milford. These people lived in 1,207 households. About 813 of these were families. The population density was about 63.7 people per square mile.
The average household had about 2.38 people. The average family had about 2.84 people.
Age Groups in Milford
The population in Milford was spread out across different age groups:
- About 23.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Milford was 41 years.
Communities and Places in Milford
Milford is home to several smaller communities and interesting locations:
- Burying Ground Hill – A raised area near Edson Corners.
- Cliffside – A small community in the southeast, located by Goodyear Lake.
- Colliersville – A community in the southern part of the town on NY-7.
- Cooperstown Junction – Another community in the southern part of the town on NY-7.
- Crumhorn Lake – A small lake near the eastern town line, on Crummhorn Mountain.
- Crumhorn Mountain – A high area in the southeastern part of Milford.
- Crummhorn Mountain Wildlife Management Area – A special area on Crummhorn Mountain for protecting wildlife.
- Dutch Hill – A raised area north of Milford Center.
- Edson Corners – A place west of Milford village where two county roads meet.
- Goodyear Lake – A lake in the southeastern part of the town.
- Lane Hill – A raised area east of Edson Corners.
- Milford – This is the main village. It is located on NY-28 where it meets NY-166 and County Highway 44.
- Milford Center – A community in the southern part of the town on NY-28.
- Portlandville – A community east of Milford Center on NY-28.
- Red Ridge Hill – A raised area southwest of Milford.
- Saddlebag Lake – A small lake close to the Susquehanna River and Portlandville.
Famous People from Milford
- Paul Wolfe – A successful NASCAR Championship Winning Crew Chief.
- Stephanie Lind (Fictional) – A fictional character who was a 1500m women’s world champion in the 2008 Summer Olympics in an online story called "For a Girl".
See also
In Spanish: Milford (Nueva York) para niños
