Mount Morris, New York facts for kids
Mount Morris is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 4,465 people. The town and its village are named after Robert Morris, an important person who helped found the United States.
The town of Mount Morris includes a village also called Mount Morris. The town is located on the western edge of Livingston County. It is also home to a part of Letchworth State Park.
Quick facts for kids
Mount Morris, New York
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 Mount Morris, New York
Location in New York
Mount Morris, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.31 sq mi (130.31 km2) |
| • Land | 50.20 sq mi (130.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,465 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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4,324 |
| • Density | 86.13/sq mi (33.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
14510
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| Area code | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-051-48956 |
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History of Mount Morris
People from Europe first settled in the Mount Morris area around 1784. It was first called "Allens Hill," and later "Richmond Hill."
Mount Morris became a town in 1818, separating from the town of Leicester. The old Genesee Valley Canal used to run through the town. In 1952, the Mount Morris Dam was built on the Genesee River. It helps control floods in the area.
Geography of Mount Morris
Mount Morris covers a total area of about 130.3 square kilometers (50.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The Genesee River forms the northwest border of the town. Part of the town's border with Wyoming County also follows the Genesee River.
Major roads like New York State Route 36 and New York State Route 408 meet in Mount Morris village. Interstate 390 passes close to the eastern border of the town.
Neighboring Areas
Mount Morris is surrounded by several other towns:
- To the north: Leicester
- To the east: Groveland and West Sparta
- To the south: Nunda and Portage
- To the west: Castile
Climate and Weather
Mount Morris has a humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters. The average temperature for the whole year is about 8.7°C (47.7°F). July is the warmest month, with an average temperature of 21.3°C (70.4°F). January is the coldest, averaging -4.8°C (23.4°F).
The town gets about 83.9 centimeters (33.05 inches) of rain and snow each year. The temperature has ranged from very cold, -30°C (-22°F) in January 1957, to very hot, 39°C (102°F) in July 1897.
| Climate data for Mount Morris (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1893−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
74 (23) |
83 (28) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
88 (31) |
84 (29) |
72 (22) |
102 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 56.2 (13.4) |
54.8 (12.7) |
67.0 (19.4) |
80.4 (26.9) |
87.2 (30.7) |
90.2 (32.3) |
90.6 (32.6) |
89.0 (31.7) |
87.4 (30.8) |
79.7 (26.5) |
68.7 (20.4) |
56.7 (13.7) |
92.4 (33.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.4 (−0.3) |
33.7 (0.9) |
42.2 (5.7) |
55.7 (13.2) |
68.8 (20.4) |
76.6 (24.8) |
80.7 (27.1) |
79.2 (26.2) |
73.0 (22.8) |
60.4 (15.8) |
48.3 (9.1) |
36.7 (2.6) |
57.2 (14.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.4 (−4.8) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
33.1 (0.6) |
45.3 (7.4) |
57.7 (14.3) |
66.0 (18.9) |
70.4 (21.3) |
68.8 (20.4) |
62.0 (16.7) |
50.6 (10.3) |
40.1 (4.5) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
47.7 (8.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.4 (−9.2) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
34.8 (1.6) |
46.6 (8.1) |
55.5 (13.1) |
60.0 (15.6) |
58.4 (14.7) |
51.0 (10.6) |
40.9 (4.9) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
38.2 (3.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −2.0 (−18.9) |
1.3 (−17.1) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
33.7 (0.9) |
42.7 (5.9) |
50.3 (10.2) |
47.7 (8.7) |
38.7 (3.7) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
18.9 (−7.3) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
−4.7 (−20.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −22 (−30) |
−19 (−28) |
−7 (−22) |
10 (−12) |
24 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
35 (2) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
20 (−7) |
4 (−16) |
−17 (−27) |
−22 (−30) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.87 (47) |
1.49 (38) |
2.14 (54) |
2.65 (67) |
3.12 (79) |
3.84 (98) |
4.10 (104) |
3.35 (85) |
3.00 (76) |
3.06 (78) |
2.33 (59) |
2.10 (53) |
33.05 (839) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 16.1 | 12.2 | 11.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.2 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 11.2 | 14.1 | 11.6 | 13.3 | 150.5 |
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Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,002 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,534 | 152.9% | |
| 1840 | 4,576 | 80.6% | |
| 1850 | 4,531 | −1.0% | |
| 1860 | 3,963 | −12.5% | |
| 1870 | 3,877 | −2.2% | |
| 1880 | 3,931 | 1.4% | |
| 1890 | 3,761 | −4.3% | |
| 1900 | 3,715 | −1.2% | |
| 1910 | 4,004 | 7.8% | |
| 1920 | 4,470 | 11.6% | |
| 1930 | 4,234 | −5.3% | |
| 1940 | 4,904 | 15.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,836 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 4,567 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,579 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,478 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,633 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,567 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,465 | −2.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 4,324 | −3.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 4,567 people living in Mount Morris. These people made up 1,783 households, and 1,132 families. The town had about 35 people per square kilometer (90 people per square mile).
Most of the people in Mount Morris were White (95.05%). Other groups included African American (0.92%), Native American (0.33%), and Asian (0.61%). About 4.49% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 43.6% were married couples. The average household had 2.46 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 24.6% were under 18 years old.
- 8.3% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 28.2% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 22.5% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 16.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,813. For families, the median income was $38,015. About 13.1% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 19.0% of those under 18 and 11.0% of those 65 or older.
Communities and Places in Mount Morris
- Brooks Grove – A small community in the southwest part of town, located on Route 408. It was named after its founder, General Micah Brooks.
- Deyuitga'oh ("Where the Valley Widens") – This was a native village once located near where the Mount Morris Dam is now.
- Letchworth State Park – A large state park found on the western border of the town.
- Mount Morris – This is the main village within the town of Mount Morris, located near the northern border.
- Mount Morris Dam – A large dam located northwest of Mount Morris village.
- Ridge – A small community southwest of Mount Morris village, also on NY-408.
- River Road Forks – A place west of Brooks Grove, also known as "River Road."
- Tuscarora – A community in the southeast part of the town.
- Union Corners – A community on the town line, east of Tuscarora.
Notable People from Mount Morris
Many interesting people have connections to Mount Morris:
- Ross Barnes – An early baseball star in the National Association and National League. He was born in Mount Morris.
- Francis Bellamy – The person who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance. He was born in Mount Morris.
- Gus Ganakas – A basketball coach for Michigan State in the 1970s. He was born in Mount Morris.
- George Hastings – A US congressman.
- Sarah Hopkins Bradford – A writer and historian. She was born in Mount Morris.
- Joe La Barbera – A famous jazz drummer.
- Mary Seymour Howell – A leader in the women's suffrage movement (the fight for women's right to vote). She was born and died in Mount Morris.
- Mary Jemison – Known as the "White Woman of the Genesee."
- Marie Boening Kendall – A painter.
- James M. Mead – A US congressman.
- Major General William Augustus Mills (1777–1844) – A military leader who served in the War of 1812.
- Charles Gilbert Peterson – A contractor.
- Gilbert Peterson – A contractor.
- John Wesley Powell – A geologist and explorer. He was born in Mount Morris.
- Annie Rockfellow – An architect.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Morris (Nueva York) para niños
