Pittsfield, New York facts for kids
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Pittsfield, New York
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Otsego County map with the Town of Pittsfield in Red
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.09 sq mi (98.66 km2) |
| • Land | 37.98 sq mi (98.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,752 ft (534 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,366 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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1,300 |
| • Density | 34.23/sq mi (13.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-58343 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979371 |
Pittsfield is a small town in Otsego County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,366 people lived here. The town is located on the western border of Otsego County, a bit northwest of the City of Oneonta.
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History of Pittsfield
The first settlers arrived in the area that is now Pittsfield around 1793.
Town Formation
The Town of Pittsfield was officially created in 1797. It was formed from a part of the Town of Burlington. Over the years, Pittsfield's size changed twice. In 1806, some of its land was used to form the Town of New Lisbon. Later, in 1859, another part became part of the Town of Morris.
How Pittsfield Got Its Name
The town was named by the Noble family, who moved here from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. They named their new home after their old one. The area they settled in is now known as Pittsfield Centre.
Early Industries and Life
The hamlet of Pittsfield, also called "Pittsfield Centre," used to have a train stop on the Ontario & Western Railroad. This railway branch went to Edmeston from New Berlin. During World War I, people like Richard Freeman and Charles Walton shipped lumber from here.
Ketchum is another area in Pittsfield. It was named after Rev. Orvib Ketchum, who started a church there. This area also had a schoolhouse, a store, sawmills, and a cemetery. The Ball family made rope nearby, twisting hemp into twine and then into strong ropes.
County Route 13, which connects Morris and New Berlin, is known as "the turnpike" by local people. It was built in 1832 and was the last road in the area to charge a toll because it was very expensive to build.
Ebenezer Chapel, located near the southwest border, was a small settlement once called "Hayti." The Beardslee Farm is an important historical site in Pittsfield. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, recognizing its historical value.
Geography of Pittsfield
Pittsfield covers a total area of about 38.09 square miles (98.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Rivers and Creeks
The western border of Pittsfield is marked by the Unadilla River. This river also forms the border with Chenango County. Wharton Creek flows into the Unadilla River right at the town's western edge. Aldrich Creek flows south from the eastern part of Pittsfield into the Butternut Creek.
Main Roads
New York State Route 80 is an important road that goes through the northwestern part of the town.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 839 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,005 | 19.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,395 | 38.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,591 | 14.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,480 | −7.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,469 | −0.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,450 | −1.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,218 | −16.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,101 | −9.6% | |
| 1910 | 917 | −16.7% | |
| 1920 | 813 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 727 | −10.6% | |
| 1940 | 796 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 850 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 880 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 968 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,067 | 10.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,116 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,295 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,366 | 5.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,300 | −4.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the 2000 census, there were 1,295 people living in Pittsfield. These people lived in 474 households, with 359 of them being families. On average, about 34 people lived in each square mile of the town.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.73 people, and the average family had about 3.03 people.
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 27.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Communities and Locations in Pittsfield
Pittsfield is home to several smaller communities and interesting locations:
- Briggs Corners – This location is found northwest of the main Pittsfield village.
- Cardtown – You can find Cardtown northeast of Pittsfield village.
- Finksville – Located about a mile east of New Berlin on County Route 13. It was once known for a large factory that made wooden items.
- Gill Hill – This is an elevated area located in the southeastern part of the town.
- Hoboken – A small hamlet near the western town line, along NY-80. It was named after workers who came from Hoboken, New Jersey, to work at a large dairy factory there.
- Ketchum – This area is in the western part of the town on County Route 49. It was once the site of a church started by Rev. Orvib Ketchum.
- Pittsfield – This is the main hamlet of Pittsfield, also known as "Pittsfield Centre." It is located on NY Route 80 in the northern part of the town.
- Silver Lake – A hamlet located near the Unadilla River, southwest of Hoboken.
- Silver Lake – A small lake with the same name, located east of the Silver Lake hamlet.
- Shacktown Mountain – An elevated area in the southwestern corner of Pittsfield.
- Taylors Corners – This location is northeast of Pittsfield village on County Route 49.
See also
In Spanish: Pittsfield (Nueva York) para niños
