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Oppenheim, New York
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 Oppenheim, New York
Location in New York
Oppenheim, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.44 sq mi (146.18 km2) |
| • Land | 56.13 sq mi (145.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,924 |
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(2016)
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1,858 |
| • Density | 33.10/sq mi (12.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-035-55101 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979314 |
Oppenheim is a small town located in Fulton County, New York, United States. It's found in the southwestern part of the county, just east of the city of Utica. In 2010, about 1,924 people lived here.
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History of Oppenheim
Early Settlers and Town Formation
The town of Oppenheim was first settled by people from Germany. They came from a place called Oppenheim, which is how the town got its name.
The town was officially created in 1808. It was formed from a part of the town of Palatine. At that time, it was part of Montgomery County. In 1810, the town's name was sometimes spelled "Upenheim."
Changes to Town Borders
Later, in 1838, Fulton County was formed. A southern part of Oppenheim was then used to create the town of St. Johnsville. This new town stayed in Montgomery County.
Early Life and Important Places
In the early days, many people in Oppenheim worked with dairy farms and made cheese.
A special nature place called Beaversprite was started in Oppenheim in the 1930s. It is a refuge for animals and nature lovers.
Geography of Oppenheim
Size and Location
Oppenheim covers an area of about 146.2 square kilometers (56.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The northern part of Oppenheim is inside the Adirondack Park. This is a large protected area known for its beautiful nature. The western edge of the town borders Herkimer County. The southern edge borders Montgomery County.
Rivers and Roads
East Canada Creek forms the western border of the town. This creek flows from the Adirondacks and joins the Mohawk River to the south of Oppenheim.
Two main roads cross through Oppenheim. New York State Route 29 runs from east to west. New York State Route 331 runs north to south and crosses NY 29 in the village of Oppenheim.
Population and People
Oppenheim is home to a community of people. The population has changed over the years, as shown in the table below.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 3,045 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,660 | 20.2% | |
| 1840 | 2,169 | −40.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,315 | 6.7% | |
| 1860 | 2,363 | 2.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,950 | −17.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,845 | −5.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,563 | −15.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,258 | −19.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,241 | −1.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,182 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,147 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,202 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,190 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,223 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,431 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,806 | 26.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,848 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,774 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,924 | 8.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,858 | −3.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,774 people living in Oppenheim. The average number of people living in each home was about 2.54.
Communities and Places in Oppenheim
Oppenheim has several smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Crum Creek – This is a small hamlet near the southern border of the town. It's located on NY 331 and near a stream also called Crum Creek. The old Crum Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church here was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
- Doxtater Corner – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town. It is northeast of Rasbach Corners.
- Dolgeville (once called "Brocketts Bridge") – Part of this village is on the western town line, near East Canada Creek and NY 29.
- Ingham Mills – Another hamlet found on the western border of the town, along County Road 108.
- Kringsbush – A hamlet located near the southern town line, in the southwestern part of Oppenheim.
- Kyser Lake – This is a wider section of the East Canada Creek, located north of Ingham Mills.
- Lotville – A hamlet in the northern part of the town. It is situated between Doxtater Corners and Phipps Corners.
- Middle Sprite – A hamlet near the northern border of the town, inside the Adirondack Park.
- Oppenheim – This is the main hamlet of Oppenheim. It's where NY 29 and NY 331 meet, west of Crum Creek.
- Phipps Corners – A place located east of Lotville and north of the Oppenheim hamlet.
- Rasbach Corners – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town, east of Dolgeville.
See also
In Spanish: Oppenheim (Nueva York) para niños
