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New Albion, New York
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Signpost marking the hamlet of New Albion
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 New Albion, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.32 sq mi (94.08 km2) |
| • Land | 36.13 sq mi (93.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,990 |
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(2021)
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1,974 |
| • Density | 52.67/sq mi (20.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-009-49880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979253 |
New Albion is a small town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. In 2020, about 1,990 people lived there. The town got its name from Albion in Orleans County, where some of the first settlers came from. New Albion is in the northwest part of Cattaraugus County, just northwest of the city of Salamanca.
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History of New Albion
Around the 1640s, the land where New Albion is now was part of the Seneca tribe's territory. The first people from outside the tribe settled here around 1818.
The town of New Albion was officially created in 1830. It was formed from a part of the town of Little Valley. The very first business area in the town was New Albion itself, with its first store opening in 1833. Today, the original New Albion area is mostly homes and no longer has businesses. Over time, the nearby village of Cattaraugus grew larger and became the main business center.
You might also hear the name "New Albion" used for the west coast of North America in old maps and stories.
Geography of New Albion
New Albion covers a total area of about 35.8 square miles (92.8 km2). Most of this, about 35.6 square miles (92.3 km2), is land. Only a small part, about 0.19 square miles (0.5 km2), is water.
Main Roads and Waterways
New York State Route 353 is an important road that runs north and south through the town. Cattaraugus County Route 5 runs parallel to Route 353. Other county roads like Route 6, Route 12, and Route 10 also pass through New Albion. There's also County Route 76, which goes towards Otto, but it's not used as a main road because of unstable ground.
Two important waterways are in New Albion. Conewango Creek flows out of the western part of the town. This creek eventually joins the Allegheny River and is part of the huge Mississippi River system. The south branch of Cattaraugus Creek starts in New Albion. This creek flows into Lake Erie, which is part of the St. Lawrence River system.
Neighboring Towns
New Albion shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the north are the towns of Persia and Otto.
- To the east is the town of Mansfield.
- To the west is the town of Leon.
- To the south is the town of Napoli.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 380 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,016 | 167.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,633 | 60.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,579 | −3.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,487 | −5.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,732 | 16.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,858 | 7.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,372 | 27.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,989 | −16.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,053 | 3.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,004 | −2.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,747 | −12.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,894 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,981 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,988 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,156 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,978 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,068 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,972 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,990 | 0.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,974 | 0.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,068 people living in New Albion. There were 808 households, and 547 of these were families. The population density was about 56.9 inhabitants per square mile (22.0/km2), meaning there were about 57 people per square mile.
Most people in New Albion are White. A small number of people are African American or Native American. About 1.35% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.55 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The median age in the town was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. About 28.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from New Albion
Some notable people who have lived in New Albion include:
- William Buffington Jr. – He was a member of the New York State Assembly.
- John P. Darling – He served as a New York state senator.
- Horace C. Young – Another former New York state senator.
- H. Olin Young – He was a US congressman from Michigan.
Communities and Places in New Albion
Here are some of the communities and interesting spots you can find in the town of New Albion:
- Anybodys – This used to be a train station south of Cattaraugus. It's where the Pat McGee Trail starts at its northern end, meeting County Road 6.
- Champlain Corners – A small community (called a hamlet) in the southeast part of the town. It's located where County Roads 5 and 7 meet.
- Guys Settlement – This was one of the very first settlements in Cattaraugus County. It's found at the intersection of County Route 10 and the old Chautauqua Road. Near here is the Triple D Rodeo Ranch, which hosts live rodeo events during the summer and fall.
- Cattaraugus – This is a village located in the northeast part of the town, right on NY Route 353.
- Linlyco Lake – This is a lake made by people, with homes built around it. It's in the southeast corner of the town.
- New Albion – This is the original hamlet of New Albion. It's southwest of Cattaraugus village, near the junction of County Roads 5 and 6. It was first known as "Horth's Corners."
- New Albion Lake – A small lake made by people, located northwest of the New Albion hamlet. It was created in 1982 to help prevent floods. The state adds fish to it every year, so it's a good spot for fishing.
