Newfane, New York facts for kids
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Newfane
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| Town of Newfane | |
NY 78 through the hamlet of Newfane.
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| Motto(s):
"Together We Can"
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Location in Niagara County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara |
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| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.48 sq mi (138.51 km2) |
| • Land | 51.82 sq mi (134.22 km2) |
| • Water | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 9,666 |
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9,354 |
| • Density | 180.50/sq mi (69.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14108
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-50232 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979262 |
Newfane is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 9,666 people lived here.
The Town of Newfane is located in the north-central part of Niagara County. It is just north of the City of Lockport.
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History of Newfane
The town of Newfane was created in 1824. Early settlers chose the name "Newfane" because they came from Newfane, Vermont. The town was formed from parts of other towns: Hartland, Somerset, and Wilson.
The very first town meeting happened at the Van Horn Mansion in 1824. Newfane includes six smaller areas called hamlets. These are Appleton, Burt, the Newfane village, Olcott, Ridgewood, and part of Wright's Corners. The Newfane village was once called "Charlotteville." Olcott was known as Kempville a long time ago.
Education in Newfane
Newfane has its own school district. It includes an early childhood center, an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The school's mascot is a panther.
Historical Sites and Landmarks
In Olcott, there is a monument that lists soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. About 252 soldiers from Newfane joined the Union army. Around 55 of them died during the war.
Olcott is also home to an old Herschell Carousel. This carousel was built in 1928. It recently celebrated its 80th birthday!
Two buildings in Newfane are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the First Baptist Church and the Van Horn Mansion.
Notable People from Newfane
Many interesting people have come from Newfane:
- Steve Geltz – a baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays
- Tom Jolls – a TV weatherman and host of children's shows
- Del Mason – a former Major League Baseball player
- Burt Van Horn – a former US Congressman
- John Beilein – a professional basketball coach
- Ron Altbach – a musician from the bands King Harvest and Celebration
Geography of Newfane
Newfane covers about 53.5 square miles (138.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The northern edge of Newfane is along Lake Ontario. The southern border is shared with the Town of Lockport.
Neighboring Areas
Newfane shares borders with these towns and a large lake:
- Town of Lockport – to the south
- City of Lockport – also to the south
- Town of Wilson – to the west
- Town of Somerset – to the east
- Town of Hartland – also to the east
- Lake Ontario – to the north
Major Roads in Newfane
Several important roads run through the Town of Newfane:
- New York State Route 18 (Lake Road) – This road goes east-west across the northern part of town. It runs close to Lake Ontario.
- New York State Route 78 (Lockport-Olcott Road) – This road goes north-south through the town. It starts at the Lockport town line and ends at Lake Road (NY 18) in Olcott.
- New York State Route 104 (Ridge Road) – This road goes east-west through the town. It connects the Cambria town line to the Hartland town line. For a short distance in Wrights Corners, it runs along with NY 78.
Population History
The population of Newfane has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| 1830 | 1,448 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,372 | 63.8% | |
| 1850 | 3,271 | 37.9% | |
| 1860 | 3,363 | 2.8% | |
| 1870 | 3,097 | −7.9% | |
| 1880 | 3,462 | 11.8% | |
| 1890 | 3,170 | −8.4% | |
| 1900 | 3,248 | 2.5% | |
| 1910 | 4,060 | 25.0% | |
| 1920 | 3,515 | −13.4% | |
| 1930 | 4,225 | 20.2% | |
| 1940 | 4,635 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 5,801 | 25.2% | |
| 1960 | 8,523 | 46.9% | |
| 1970 | 9,459 | 11.0% | |
| 1980 | 9,268 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 8,996 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 9,657 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 9,666 | 0.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 9,354 | −3.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 9,657 people living in Newfane. There were 3,597 households, with 2,633 of them being families. The average household had about 2.63 people. The average family had about 3.08 people.
Communities and Places in Newfane
Here are some of the communities and important places you can find in Newfane:
- Appleton – A small community in the northeast part of Newfane.
- Burt – A community south of Olcott on Route 78. It was named after Burt van Horn, an early settler.
- Corwin – A community located between Newfane and Wrights Corners on Route 78.
- Eighteen Mile Creek – A stream that flows north through the town and into Lake Ontario.
- Hess Road – A place on the eastern border of the town, east of the main Newfane area.
- Ridgewood – A community southeast of Newfane on Route 104 (Ridge Road).
- Newfane – This is the main community or hamlet of Newfane. It's on Route 78, in the center of the town, next to Eighteen Mile Creek.
- Olcott – A community with a small boat harbor right on Lake Ontario.
- Olcott-Newfane Airport (D80) – A small airport for private planes. It's on the west side of Eighteen Mile Creek, southwest of Olcott.
- Woodland Heights – A community located right by Lake Ontario.
- Wrights Corners – A community on the southern border of the town. Part of it is also in the Town of Lockport. It's where Routes 78 and 104 meet.
See also
In Spanish: Newfane (Nueva York) para niños
