Ovid (village), New York facts for kids
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Ovid, New York
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 Ovid (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Seneca |
| Town | Ovid |
| Incorporated | April 17, 1816 (Dissolved in 1849, Re-Incorporated in 1852) |
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| • Type | Board of Trustees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 534 |
| • Density | 1,341.71/sq mi (518.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14521
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-55816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0959663 |
Ovid is a small village located in Seneca County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 534 people lived there. The village was named by an early clerk who was very interested in classics, especially the Roman poet Ovid.
The Village of Ovid is mostly within the larger Town of Ovid. A small part of it also extends into the Town of Romulus. It is located southeast of the city of Geneva, New York.
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History of Ovid
Ovid and the land around it were once part of the territory controlled by the Iroquois, a group of Native American nations. In 1779, during the American Revolution, the Sullivan Expedition took place. This expedition drove away or killed many Iroquois people to stop their raids, which supported the British.
After the American Revolution, the village became part of the Central New York Military Tract. This land was used to give to soldiers as a reward for their service in the war.
Ovid was the first county seat of Seneca County. A courthouse was built there in 1806. A county seat is like the main town where the county government offices are located. Over time, new towns were created from Ovid and placed in other counties. This made Ovid seem too far from the center of Seneca County. So, Waterloo became the new county seat.
Later, Waterloo also ended up on the edge of the county as more new towns were formed. To solve this, both Ovid and Waterloo were made county seats. This means they both share the role of being the main government centers for the county.
The village of Ovid was officially formed in 1816. However, it was dissolved in 1849 and then re-established in 1852.
Several important historical buildings in Ovid are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the David and Mary Kinne Farmstead, the Seneca County Courthouse Complex at Ovid, the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, and the Aaron Wilson House.
Geography of Ovid
Ovid is located at coordinates 42.6775 degrees North and -76.8243 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the village covers about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no water within the village limits.
Ovid is situated in the beautiful Finger Lakes District of New York. It lies between two large lakes: Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake.
Several important roads meet in the village. These include New York State Route 96, New York State Route 96A, New York State Route 414, and County Road 139.
Simpson Creek is a stream that flows through the village and eventually empties into Seneca Lake.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 760 | — | |
| 1870 | 724 | −4.7% | |
| 1880 | 705 | −2.6% | |
| 1890 | 641 | −9.1% | |
| 1900 | 624 | −2.7% | |
| 1910 | 548 | −12.2% | |
| 1920 | 438 | −20.1% | |
| 1930 | 537 | 22.6% | |
| 1940 | 578 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 646 | 11.8% | |
| 1960 | 789 | 22.1% | |
| 1970 | 779 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 666 | −14.5% | |
| 1990 | 660 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 612 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 602 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 534 | −11.3% | |
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According to the census of 2010, there were 602 people living in Ovid. These people lived in 251 households, and 145 of these were families. The village had about 1,505 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Ovid were White (93.7%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.7%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.8%) residents. About 2.5% of the population identified with two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.3% of the population.
In terms of age, 25% of the population was under 20 years old. About 15.9% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 39.3 years.
Famous People from Ovid
Some notable people who have connections to Ovid include:
- Silas M. Burroughs (politician) – a former member of the U.S. Congress.
- Silas Halsey – also a former member of the U.S. Congress.
Images for kids
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The Seneca County Courthouse Complex at Ovid
See also
In Spanish: Ovid (villa) para niños
