Penn Yan, New York facts for kids
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Penn Yan, New York
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Village
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Penn Yan Historic District
Yates County Courthouse
Civil War Memorial
Struble's Arcade
Methodist Church on Chapel Street
Oliver-Fox House
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Location in Yates County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Yates |
| Settled | 1799 |
| Incorporated | 1833 |
| Named for | "Pennsylvania Yankee" |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.46 sq mi (6.36 km2) |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,056 |
| • Density | 2,106.67/sq mi (813.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14527
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-57177 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0960144 |
| Website | http://www.villageofpennyan.com |
Penn Yan is a village located in Yates County, New York, in the United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, for Yates County. In 2020, about 5,056 people lived there.
Penn Yan is found at the northern end of the east branch of Keuka Lake. This lake is one of the beautiful Finger Lakes in New York. The village is also home to The Birkett Mills, one of the oldest mills in the U.S., which started in 1797.
Most of Penn Yan is in the Town of Milo. Smaller parts are in the Town of Benton and the Town of Jerusalem. The Penn Yan Airport is just south of the village. The name "Penn Yan" comes from "Pennsylvania Yankee," because many early settlers were from those areas. The village is also where the Penn Yan Central School District is located.
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History of Penn Yan
The first house in Penn Yan was built in 1799. The village became the county seat in 1823. This happened when Yates County was officially created. Penn Yan became an incorporated village in 1833.
Early Settlers and the Village Name
The first people to settle here were followers of a religious leader known as the Public Universal Friend. This person was born in Rhode Island and started a settlement called Jerusalem in 1789. Many followers moved there and lived near Keuka Lake.
The name "Penn Yan" was created from "Pennsylvania" and "Yankee." This is because many of the first settlers came from Pennsylvania and New England. People from New England were often called Yankees. Penn Yan became a busy trading center for the farms around it. It had mills for wood, buckwheat, and other grains. The village was also the end point of the old Crooked Lake Canal.
Penn Yan Boat Company
In 1921, a German immigrant named Charles A. Herrman started the Penn Yan Boat Company. This company made boats out of wood and later out of fiberglass. It continued making boats until 2001.
Farming and New Communities
In the late 1800s and mid-1900s, Penn Yan and the areas around Yates County had many dairy farms. Many Danish immigrants and their families settled here. Even today, you might hear names like Christensen and Jensen.
Since the late 1900s, Old Order Mennonite and Amish families have moved to the area. They have taken over many farms. Many Mennonite families came from Pennsylvania starting in 1974. They were looking for more affordable farmland. The Yates County Old Order Mennonite community is now the largest "horse-and-buggy" community in New York State. There are also Amish communities nearby.
Recent Events
On May 13, 2014, Penn Yan experienced very heavy rain. This caused severe flash flooding. Roads were washed away, and at least one building downtown was destroyed. About five inches of rain fell in just a few hours.
Historic Buildings and Places
Several important places in Penn Yan are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical importance. Some of these include:
- Roderick M. Morrison House
- Lake View Cemetery
- Crooked Lake Outlet Historic District
- Yates County Courthouse Park District
- Sampson Theatre
- United States Post Office
- Charles Wagener House
- Penn Yan Historic District
Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 2,388 | — | |
| 1870 | 3,488 | 46.1% | |
| 1880 | 3,475 | −0.4% | |
| 1890 | 4,254 | 22.4% | |
| 1900 | 4,650 | 9.3% | |
| 1910 | 4,597 | −1.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,517 | −1.7% | |
| 1930 | 5,329 | 18.0% | |
| 1940 | 5,308 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 5,481 | 3.3% | |
| 1960 | 5,770 | 5.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,293 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,242 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,248 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,219 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,159 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,056 | −2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 5,219 people living in Penn Yan. There were 2,141 households. About 29.2% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.28 people. The average family had 2.90 people.
The median age in the village was 40 years old. About 23.9% of the population was under 18. About 21.7% were 65 years or older.
Climate
| Climate data for Penn Yan Airport, New York (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1998–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
74 (23) |
81 (27) |
92 (33) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
101 (38) |
97 (36) |
94 (34) |
90 (32) |
79 (26) |
69 (21) |
101 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.7 (0.4) |
34.8 (1.6) |
43.2 (6.2) |
56.2 (13.4) |
68.8 (20.4) |
76.6 (24.8) |
81.4 (27.4) |
79.7 (26.5) |
73.0 (22.8) |
60.6 (15.9) |
48.4 (9.1) |
37.9 (3.3) |
57.8 (14.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 25.1 (−3.8) |
26.6 (−3.0) |
34.3 (1.3) |
45.8 (7.7) |
57.9 (14.4) |
66.8 (19.3) |
71.6 (22.0) |
69.8 (21.0) |
62.8 (17.1) |
51.6 (10.9) |
40.5 (4.7) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
48.7 (9.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.5 (−8.1) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
35.5 (1.9) |
47.0 (8.3) |
57.0 (13.9) |
61.8 (16.6) |
59.9 (15.5) |
52.6 (11.4) |
42.6 (5.9) |
32.7 (0.4) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
39.6 (4.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −18 (−28) |
−12 (−24) |
−3 (−19) |
2 (−17) |
27 (−3) |
38 (3) |
44 (7) |
43 (6) |
30 (−1) |
22 (−6) |
2 (−17) |
−4 (−20) |
−18 (−28) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.49 (38) |
1.26 (32) |
2.06 (52) |
2.81 (71) |
2.88 (73) |
2.77 (70) |
3.39 (86) |
2.84 (72) |
3.89 (99) |
2.88 (73) |
2.14 (54) |
1.83 (46) |
30.24 (768) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.0 | 9.9 | 11.3 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 13.2 | 11.5 | 13.1 | 12.0 | 14.0 | 10.2 | 9.8 | 141.0 |
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Media
WYLF-AM 850, called "Your Lifetime Favorites," broadcasts from studios in Penn Yan.
The Chronicle-Express is Penn Yan's local weekly newspaper. It shares news and updates about events in the area.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Penn Yan:
- William Babcock, a former U.S. Congressman.
- David Bordwell, a famous American film expert and writer, grew up near Penn Yan.
- Dana H. Born, a Brigadier General and former Dean of Faculty at the United States Air Force Academy.
- Dan Beach Bradley, a medical missionary who served in Siam (now Thailand).
- Stimson Joseph Brown, a Commodore and astronomer.
- Sophia Cacciola, a filmmaker, musician, and artist.
- Tony Collins, an NFL running back for the New England Patriots, grew up here.
- Cris Crissy, an NFL Cornerback for the Washington Redskins, was born and raised in Penn Yan.
- Sylvester J. Conklin, a former Wisconsin State Assemblyman.
- Susan Miller Dorsey, a former superintendent of Los Angeles schools.
- Duane Eddy, a guitarist and composer who is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, graduated from high school in Penn Yan.
- Samuel S. Ellsworth, a former U.S. Congressman.
- Jonathan J. Hazard, a political figure from Rhode Island who moved to Penn Yan.
- Thomas Augustine Hendrick, an American Roman Catholic bishop.
- Dutch Hoag, a racing car driver.
- John Imbrie, a paleoceanographer known for his work on Earth's ice ages.
- Maria Brace Kimball (1852–1933), an educator, speaker, and writer.
- William M. Oliver, a former U.S. Congressman.
- John Roche (1893–1952), an actor.
- Henry Parker Sartwell, a physician and botanist.
- Walter H. Stevens, a Confederate Brigadier General.
See also
In Spanish: Penn Yan para niños
