Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York facts for kids
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Mohawk, Herkimer County,
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 Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York
Location in New York
Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Town | German Flatts |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
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| • Total | 2,415 |
| • Density | 2,753.71/sq mi (1,062.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13407
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-47823 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0957470 |
Mohawk is a small village in Herkimer County, New York. It is located near the Mohawk River, which is where it gets its name. In 2020, about 2,415 people lived there.
The village is on the northern edge of the town of German Flatts. It is also close to the famous Erie Canal. Mohawk is southeast of a larger city called Utica.
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History of Mohawk Village
Early Settlement and Name Changes
The area where Mohawk is now was first settled by Palatine Germans. This happened after the year 1722. In 1725, the King of Great Britain and Governor Burnet gave land to these German settlers. This land grant was known as the Burnetsfield Patent.
Even George Washington visited Mohawk. He was known to stop for lunch at the Shoemaker Tavern. This was when he traveled to and from Fort Stanwix in Rome.
In 1826, Mohawk was known as "Bennetts Corners." This name came from a hotel stand located there. Later, in 1838, the village officially became known as "Mohawk."
When Was Mohawk Incorporated?
The village of Mohawk was officially made a village on April 16, 1844. The first leader of the village was Frederick Bellinger. He became the village president on May 4 of that same year.
The first mayor of Mohawk was James V. Casey. He was elected in 1960. The current mayor of the village is Jim Baron.
Mohawk is special because it is one of only twelve villages in New York. These villages still use an old municipal charter to govern themselves. Most other villages have changed to a newer system called Village Law.
Geography of Mohawk
Where is Mohawk Located?
Mohawk is in the northern part of the town of German Flatts. It is on the south side of the Mohawk River. The village is next to Ilion on its west side. Across the river to the northeast is the village of Herkimer.
The United States Census Bureau says Mohawk covers about 0.90 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Major Roads in Mohawk
Several important roads run through Mohawk. New York State Route 5S goes through the northern part of the village. This highway goes east to Fort Plain (about 23 miles). It goes west to Utica (about 14 miles).
New York State Route 28 also goes through the village center. It is known as Warren Street and Columbia Street. This road leads northeast to Herkimer (about 1.5 miles). It goes south to Richfield Springs (about 12 miles).
Another road, New York State Route 168 (Hammond Street), starts in Mohawk. It goes southeast to Starkville (about 14 miles).
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,464 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,441 | −1.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,806 | 25.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,028 | 12.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,079 | 2.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,919 | 40.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,835 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,882 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,196 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,533 | 10.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,301 | −6.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,956 | −10.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,986 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,660 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,731 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,415 | −11.6% | |
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How Many People Live in Mohawk?
In 2000, about 2,660 people lived in Mohawk. There were 1,146 households, which are groups of people living together. About 708 of these were families.
Most people in the village were White (98.42%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.88% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Mohawk
The population in Mohawk is made up of different age groups. About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 40 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 93 males. This means there were slightly more females than males in Mohawk.
Education in Mohawk
Central Valley Central School District
Students in Mohawk attend schools in the Central Valley Central School District. This district was formed in 2013. It combined the Ilion and Mohawk Central School Districts.
The sports teams for Central Valley are called the Thunder. Their school colors are light blue, navy, yellow, and white. Before the merger, Mohawk's teams were called the "Mohicans." This name came from the Mohawk Nation. Their old school colors were orange, black, and white. The last class to graduate from Mohawk Central School District was in 2013. There were 54 students in that class.
Schools in the District
After the merger, two schools from the former Mohawk district were kept. Harry M. Fisher Elementary School now serves students in Pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade. Gregory B. Jarvis High School is now the middle school for the Central Valley district.
Media and News
Local Radio and News
Mohawk has one radio station licensed to it: WHMV-LP (97.5 FM). This station also serves nearby villages like Ilion and Herkimer.
People in Mohawk also watch television stations from the nearby Utica area. For news, they can read the Observer-Dispatch newspaper, which is based in Utica. They can also read The Times Telegram, a newspaper from Herkimer.
Notable People from Mohawk
- Gregory Jarvis: He was an engineer who sadly passed away during the Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-51-L. The local middle school, Gregory B. Jarvis Middle School, is named after him.
- Carl Edgar Myers: An inventor and scientist known for his work with balloons and aeronautics.
- Mary Myers: She was the first woman to fly a passenger balloon by herself.
- Leigh and Leslie Keno: These brothers are famous antique appraisers. They have been on the TV show Antiques Roadshow for a long time.
- Francis E. Spinner: He was the Treasurer of the United States during and after the Civil War. He was known for his unique signature. He was also the first government official to hire women for federal jobs.
- Robert E. Fistick: A well-known journalist and newspaper publisher. He worked for major publishing companies like Gannett and Hearst. Later, he became a deputy director at The Library of Congress.
See also
In Spanish: Mohawk (condado de Herkimer, Nueva York) para niños
