Perrysburg, New York facts for kids
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Perrysburg, New York
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 Perrysburg, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.55 sq mi (73.94 km2) |
| • Land | 28.42 sq mi (73.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (330 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,515 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,502 |
| • Density | 55.73/sq mi (21.52/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP code |
14129
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| FIPS code | 36-009-57298 |
Perrysburg is a small town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,515 people lived there. The town gets its name from Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a famous American naval officer. You can find Perrysburg in the northwest part of Cattaraugus County. There's also a smaller area within the town called Perrysburg, which used to be a village.
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History of Perrysburg
The town of Perrysburg was created in 1814. It was first called "Perry." It was formed from parts of two other towns, Hebe and Olean. Back then, Cattaraugus County didn't have its own government yet. So, Perry was managed by Niagara County. This continued until Cattaraugus County got its own government in 1817.
In 1818, the town changed its name to "Perrysburgh." Later, in the 1890s, the spelling was simplified to "Perrysburg." Over many years, Perrysburg was divided into several smaller towns. These new towns include Dayton, Persia, Otto, East Otto, Mansfield, New Albion, and Leon.
Geography and Climate
Perrysburg covers a total area of about 73.9 square kilometers (28.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The northern edge of the town is marked by Cattaraugus Creek. Across this creek is Erie County. To the west, Perrysburg borders Chautauqua County.
Snowfall in Perrysburg
Perrysburg gets a lot of snow, especially in fall and winter. This is due to something called "lake-effect snow." This happens when cold air moves over warmer lake waters, picking up moisture and dropping it as snow. A tall hill on the southern side of town also makes the snowfall even heavier. Because of all this snow, some people call Perrysburg the "snow capital" of Western New York. For example, in December 2013, almost 7 feet (84 inches) of snow fell on the town in just one week!
Roads and Nearby Areas
New York State Route 39 is a main road that goes through Perrysburg from east to west.
To the west of Perrysburg is the town of Hanover in Chautauqua County. The town of Dayton is to the south. To the east, you'll find the town of Persia and the village of Gowanda. The northern border is next to the Cattaraugus Reservation and the town of Brant in Erie County.
| Climate data for Perrysburg, New York, 1991–2020 normals: 1210ft (369m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.0 (−0.6) |
33.6 (0.9) |
43.0 (6.1) |
55.4 (13.0) |
68.0 (20.0) |
75.8 (24.3) |
78.7 (25.9) |
78.2 (25.7) |
71.3 (21.8) |
58.7 (14.8) |
46.9 (8.3) |
35.6 (2.0) |
56.4 (13.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.4 (−4.8) |
24.9 (−3.9) |
33.0 (0.6) |
43.9 (6.6) |
56.6 (13.7) |
65.6 (18.7) |
68.9 (20.5) |
68.1 (20.1) |
61.0 (16.1) |
49.4 (9.7) |
38.7 (3.7) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
46.9 (8.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.7 (−9.1) |
16.2 (−8.8) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
32.4 (0.2) |
45.2 (7.3) |
55.4 (13.0) |
59.0 (15.0) |
58.1 (14.5) |
50.7 (10.4) |
40.1 (4.5) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
37.4 (3.0) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.90 (124) |
4.18 (106) |
3.81 (97) |
3.99 (101) |
3.65 (93) |
4.18 (106) |
3.74 (95) |
4.50 (114) |
4.95 (126) |
5.32 (135) |
4.75 (121) |
5.76 (146) |
53.73 (1,364) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 66.00 (167.6) |
46.30 (117.6) |
21.90 (55.6) |
6.70 (17.0) |
0.10 (0.25) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.30 (0.76) |
15.70 (39.9) |
51.30 (130.3) |
208.3 (529.01) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People of Perrysburg
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 835 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,440 | 192.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,660 | −32.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,861 | 12.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,439 | −22.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,313 | −8.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,376 | 4.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,123 | −18.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,067 | −5.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,004 | −5.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,150 | 14.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,358 | 18.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,805 | 32.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,507 | −16.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,857 | 23.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,236 | 20.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,180 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,838 | −15.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,771 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,626 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,515 | −6.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,502 | −7.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,771 people living in Perrysburg. These people lived in 685 households. About 28.9% of these households had children under 18. Most households (56.1%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.46 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 22.3% were under 18. About 16.3% were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 41 years old.
Places in Perrysburg
- Balltown – This is a small community located near the western border of the town.
- Cattaraugus Creek – A stream that forms the northern border of Perrysburg.
- Cattaraugus Indian Reservation – Part of this reservation belongs to the Seneca Nation of Indians. It is a self-governing area, meaning it has its own rules and is not fully under the town or state government.
- Perrysburg – This is the main community in the town, located in the south-central area on NY Route 39. It used to be a village.
- Versailles – This small community is in the northeast part of the town. It used to be a place where mills operated, using the power of Cattaraugus Creek.
- West Perrysburg – This community is located near the Cattaraugus Reservation.
Famous People from Perrysburg
- Herbert E. Farnsworth: He received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award.
- Warren B. Hooker: He was a US congressman.
- Martha McBride Knight: She helped start the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo.
- Vinson Knight: He was an important early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement.
- Tucker Lowes: He was a first mate on the ship Dawn Treader.
- Freeman Nickerson: He was an early missionary.
- Phil Ochs: A famous folk-protest singer.
- Sonny Ochs: A radio host.
- Burr Sprague: He was a judge and lawmaker in Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Perrysburg (Nueva York) para niños
