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Ossian, New York
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 Ossian, New York
Location in New York
Ossian, 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 | 39.66 sq mi (102.73 km2) |
| • Land | 39.63 sq mi (102.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 789 |
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(2016)
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763 |
| • Density | 19.25/sq mi (7.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
14437
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-051-55508 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979322 |
Ossian is a small town located in Livingston County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 789 people lived there. The town got its name from a famous character called Ossian. He was a blind storyteller from ancient times. A Scottish poet named James Macpherson wrote popular poems about him in 1761. Ossian is the southernmost town in Livingston County.
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History of Ossian
The area where Ossian is located was first settled around 1804. This happened near a place now called Ossian Center. The town of Ossian was officially created in 1808. At that time, it was part of Allegany County. Later, in 1856, Ossian became part of Livingston County.
Geography and Location
Ossian covers a total area of about 102.7 square kilometers (39.66 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
The western and southern edges of the town share a border with Allegany County. Part of the eastern edge borders Steuben County. New York State Route 436 is a main road that goes through the northern part of the town.
Neighboring Towns
Ossian is surrounded by several other towns.
- To the north is West Sparta
. - To the east are North Dansville and Dansville
. - To the south is Burns
. - To the west are Grove and Nunda
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Ossian has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,269 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,168 | −8.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,204 | 3.1% | |
| 1890 | 940 | −21.9% | |
| 1900 | 780 | −17.0% | |
| 1910 | 730 | −6.4% | |
| 1920 | 596 | −18.4% | |
| 1930 | 510 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 532 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 507 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 489 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 551 | 12.7% | |
| 1980 | 667 | 21.1% | |
| 1990 | 797 | 19.5% | |
| 2000 | 751 | −5.8% | |
| 2010 | 789 | 5.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 763 | −3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 751 people living in Ossian. There were 272 homes, with many being families. The average household had about 2.75 people. The town's population included people of different ages. About 26.2% were under 18 years old. The median age was 38 years.
Places to See in Ossian
- Ossian Center – This is a small village area near the middle of the town.
- Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area – This is a special area in the western part of the town. It is protected for wildlife and nature.
- Westview – This is another small village. It is in the northwest corner of the town, along Route 436.
Famous People from Ossian
- Jasper Bisbee (1843-1935) was a musician. He was one of the first rural musicians to make a record. He was born in Ossian and lived there until 1858.
See also
In Spanish: Ossian (Nueva York) para niños
