Owasco, New York facts for kids
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Owasco, New York
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Rail track and bridge near Owasco, 1870
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Location within Cayuga County and New York
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 Owasco, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cayuga |
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| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.48 sq mi (60.80 km2) |
| • Land | 20.88 sq mi (54.08 km2) |
| • Water | 2.59 sq mi (6.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,793 |
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3,678 |
| • Density | 176.14/sq mi (68.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13021
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-011-55871 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979333 |
Owasco is a small town located in Cayuga County, New York, in the United States. It is part of the traditional lands of the Cayuga people. In 2010, about 3,793 people lived here. Owasco is in the eastern part of Cayuga County, right next to the city of Auburn. The town gets its name from Owasco Lake, which borders it.
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History of Owasco
Early Days and Native Americans
Long ago, the Owasco area was home to the Cayuga people. They were one of the groups that made up the Iroquois Confederacy, a powerful alliance of Native American nations. The Cayuga lived mostly between Owasco and Cayuga lakes.
In the mid-1600s, Jesuit missionaries (members of a Catholic religious order) visited the Cayuga. They set up missions to share their beliefs. Around 1660, there were about 1,500 Cayuga people.
European Settlement and Town Formation
The first Europeans settled in this area around 1792. A man named Herman Mesgow was one of the earliest settlers.
After the American Revolution (the war where the United States became independent), many Cayuga people moved to Canada. This happened after the Treaty of Canandaigua in 1794. However, some Cayuga groups were allowed to keep small areas of land, called reservations, in New York.
The town of Owasco was officially created in 1802. It was formed from a larger town called Aurelius.
Historic Places in Owasco
Lakeside Park is an important historical site in Owasco. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This list includes places that are important to the history of the United States. The Owasco Reformed Church was also added to this list in 2010.
Notable People from Owasco
- Ennis Raymond Austin: He was a famous architect, someone who designs buildings.
- Enos Throop: He served as the tenth governor of New York State.
Geography of Owasco
Owasco covers a total area of about 60.8 square kilometers (23.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 54.1 square kilometers (20.9 square miles), is land. The rest, about 6.7 square kilometers (2.6 square miles), is water.
Lakes and Streams
Owasco Lake, one of New York's famous Finger Lakes, forms the western border of the town. The eastern border of Owasco touches Onondaga County.
Several streams flow through the town. Sucker Brook flows into Owasco Lake at its northern end. Owasco Outlet marks the town line south of Auburn. Dutch Hollow Brook also flows into Owasco Lake near a spot called Burtis Point.
Roads and Transportation
New York State Route 38A is a main road that runs north and south through Owasco. It follows along the shore of Owasco Lake.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,290 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,350 | 4.7% | |
| 1840 | 1,319 | −2.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,254 | −4.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,351 | 7.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,261 | −6.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,297 | 2.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,162 | −10.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,331 | 14.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,393 | 4.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,458 | 4.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,754 | 20.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,100 | 19.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,543 | 21.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,409 | 34.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,619 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,612 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,490 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,760 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,793 | 0.9% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,678 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were about 3,755 people living in Owasco. Most people lived in families, with many being married couples. About a third of the households had children under 18.
The population included people of different ages. About 25.7% were under 18 years old, and 16.2% were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 41 years.
Most families in Owasco had a good income. In 2000, the average income for a family was about $60,978 per year. Only a small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Locations in Owasco
Owasco is made up of several smaller communities and places:
- Baptist Corners – A small village or settlement (called a hamlet) in the northeastern part of the town.
- Burtis Point – A piece of land that sticks out into Owasco Lake.
- Degroff – Another hamlet located in the northwestern part of the town.
- Highland Beach – A hamlet found on the shore of Owasco Lake, along NY-38A.
- Koenigs Point – A place on Owasco Lake in the southwestern corner of the town.
- Melrose Park – A suburban area just south of Auburn, located on NY-38A.
- Owasco – This is the main hamlet of Owasco, located in the southeastern part of the town on NY-38A.
- Petty Corner – A hamlet in the northern part of Owasco, close to Auburn.
- Valentines Corners – A hamlet located west of the main Owasco village.
See also
In Spanish: Owasco (Nueva York) para niños
