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Minden, New York
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Location in Montgomery County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Montgomery |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.44 sq mi (133.22 km2) |
| • Land | 51.00 sq mi (132.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,297 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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4,142 |
| • Density | 81.22/sq mi (31.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13339
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-057-47614 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979223 |
Minden is a town located in Montgomery County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 4,297 people lived there. The town is on the western side of the county. The Mohawk River runs along its northern border. Minden also had a post office for over 100 years, from 1802 to 1903.
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History of Minden
People from Europe first settled in this area around 1748. The town was likely named after a place called Minden in Germany. Many of the first European settlers in the 1700s were Palatine Germans. These were Protestants who came to New York seeking safety from religious wars. Queen Anne's government helped them travel to New York. In return, they worked in camps along the Hudson River, making supplies for England's navy.
During the American Revolution, rebel colonists built a small fort in 1778 in a village called Fort Plain. In 1780, this village was attacked by people loyal to Britain (called Tories) and their Native American allies. They burned and destroyed parts of the community. However, they could not defeat the defenders inside the fort.
After the war, the town of Minden was officially created in 1798. It was formed from a larger area known as the Town of Canajoharie. This was a farming area, important for growing crops and raising dairy cows.
Geography of Minden
Minden covers a total area of about 51.5 square miles (133.22 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 51.0 square miles (132.08 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.14 square kilometers), is water.
The northern border of the town is formed by the Mohawk River. The New York State Thruway (which is also Interstate 90) follows the path of this river. The western border of Minden touches Herkimer County in New York.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,954 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,567 | 31.4% | |
| 1840 | 2,507 | −2.3% | |
| 1850 | 4,623 | 84.4% | |
| 1860 | 4,412 | −4.6% | |
| 1870 | 4,600 | 4.3% | |
| 1880 | 5,100 | 10.9% | |
| 1890 | 5,198 | 1.9% | |
| 1900 | 4,541 | −12.6% | |
| 1910 | 4,645 | 2.3% | |
| 1920 | 4,366 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 4,232 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 4,376 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,656 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 4,560 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,691 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,743 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,474 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,202 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,297 | 2.3% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 4,142 | −3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 4,202 people living in Minden. These people lived in 1,685 homes, and 1,142 of those were families. The population density was about 82 people per square mile (31 people per square kilometer).
About 30.4% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there. About 51.8% of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.48 people, and the average family had about 2.98 people.
The age of the people in the town was spread out. About 25.3% were under 18 years old. About 17.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 39 years.
Communities and Places in Minden
Minden has several smaller communities and locations within its borders:
- Brookman Corners – A small community in the northwest part of the town.
- Charlesworth Corners – A community located northwest of Fort Plain.
- Freysbush – A community southwest of Fort Plain village.
- Fordsbush – A community near the western border of the town.
- Fort Plain – A village that is partly in the eastern part of Minden. It is located on Otsquago Creek, south of the Mohawk River.
- Hallsville – A place located west of Fort Plain.
- Hessville – A community in the southeast corner of the town, along Route 163.
- Keesler Corners – A community southwest of Fort Plain village.
- Mindenville – A community at the northern edge of the town, near the Mohawk River.
- Moyers Corners – A place located south of Mindenville.
- Ripple Brook – A place in the southwest part of the town.
- Salt Springville – A community that sits on the southern border of the town.
- Sand Hill – A community northwest of Fort Plain village.
- Valley Brook – A community west of Fort Plain village, along Route 80.
- Willse Hill – A hill in the southwest corner of the town. Parts of it are also in the Towns of Stark and Springfield.
See also
In Spanish: Minden (Nueva York) para niños
