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Osceola, New York
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 Osceola, New York
Location in New York
Osceola, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 87.10 sq mi (225.58 km2) |
| • Land | 87.01 sq mi (225.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,686 ft (514 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 229 |
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(2016)
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228 |
| • Density | 2.62/sq mi (1.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-049-55497 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979321 |
Osceola is a small town located in Lewis County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 229 people lived there. The town gets its name from a famous Seminole leader and warrior named Osceola.
Osceola is in the southwestern part of Lewis County. It is southwest of Lowville, which is the main town of the county.
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History of Osceola
People first started settling in the area around 1838. The town of Osceola was officially created in 1844. It was formed from a part of the town of West Turin.
The name "Osceola" was chosen by Anna Maria Jay. She was the granddaughter of John Jay, a very important person in early American history. She picked the name because many people across the country were upset about how the Seminole leader Osceola was captured and treated.
The Osceola Town Hall is an important building in the town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it is recognized as a place with special historical value.
Geography and Nature
The town of Osceola covers a total area of about 87.1 square miles (225.58 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area is water.
The southern edge of the town is the border of Oneida County. The western edge of the town borders Oswego County.
The Salmon River flows through the southern part of Osceola. This river eventually flows into Lake Ontario.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 412 | — | |
| 1860 | 595 | 44.4% | |
| 1870 | 688 | 15.6% | |
| 1880 | 666 | −3.2% | |
| 1890 | 587 | −11.9% | |
| 1900 | 629 | 7.2% | |
| 1910 | 456 | −27.5% | |
| 1920 | 431 | −5.5% | |
| 1930 | 319 | −26.0% | |
| 1940 | 281 | −11.9% | |
| 1950 | 244 | −13.2% | |
| 1960 | 181 | −25.8% | |
| 1970 | 167 | −7.7% | |
| 1980 | 321 | 92.2% | |
| 1990 | 239 | −25.5% | |
| 2000 | 265 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 229 | −13.6% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 228 | −0.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 265 people living in Osceola. These people made up 112 households and 74 families. Most of the people living in Osceola were White.
About 28.6% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.37 people.
The age of the people in Osceola varied. About 24.2% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 13.6% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 41 years old.
Communities and Places in Osceola
The town of Osceola includes several smaller communities or locations. Some of these are now abandoned.
- Monteola – This was once a small community in the northeastern part of the town. Today, it is abandoned, meaning no one lives there permanently. There are no public roads to reach it.
- New Campbellwood Wye – This is another abandoned community in the northwestern part of the town. You can only get there by using logging trails.
- North Osceola – This is a small community located in the west-central part of the town.
- Old Campbellwood Wye – This community is south of Monteola. It is also abandoned, and there are no public roads to reach it.
- Osceola – This is the main community or "hamlet" of Osceola. It is located in the southern part of the town, along County Road 46.
