Plymouth, New York facts for kids
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Plymouth, New York
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 Plymouth, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.35 sq mi (109.68 km2) |
| • Land | 42.18 sq mi (109.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,804 |
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1,753 |
| • Density | 41.56/sq mi (16.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13832
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-017-58772 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979379 |
Plymouth is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,804 people lived there. It is in the northern part of the county, northwest of the city of Norwich. Plymouth was also known by its older name, Plymouth Rock.
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History of Plymouth
Families started to settle in Plymouth around 1794. The town was officially created on April 7, 1806. It was formed from a part of the town of Norwich.
Early Names and Settlers
Plymouth had other names in its early days. It was sometimes called Frenchtown, Frank Town, or Francistown. These names honored the first French people who lived there. In 1799, a part of the town called South Plymouth was settled. Ebenezer and Patience Frink settled there, and it was named Frinkville after them. John Young, who was the father of Brigham Young, also lived in a cabin in this area. Today, an old, unused saw mill sits where his cabin once stood.
Geography of Plymouth
Plymouth covers a total area of about 42.35 square miles (109.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 42.18 square miles (109.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.17 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
New York State Route 23 is a main road that goes through the town. It runs from east to west.
Population of Plymouth
The population of Plymouth has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,496 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,591 | 6.4% | |
| 1840 | 1,625 | 2.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,551 | −4.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,668 | 7.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,523 | −8.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,302 | −14.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,156 | −11.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,026 | −11.2% | |
| 1910 | 913 | −11.0% | |
| 1920 | 885 | −3.1% | |
| 1930 | 767 | −13.3% | |
| 1940 | 792 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 658 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,004 | 52.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,174 | 16.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,515 | 29.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,704 | 12.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,049 | 20.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,804 | −12.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,753 | −2.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,149 people living in Plymouth. There were 692 households, and 513 of these were families. The population density was about 48.6 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Plymouth?
In 2000, about 24.4% of the people in Plymouth were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the town was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 135 males.
Places in Plymouth
There are several smaller communities and interesting spots within the town of Plymouth:
- Kirk – This is a small community called a hamlet. It is located on NY-23, west of Plymouth village. It is also north of the Plymouth Reservoir.
- Plymouth – This is the main hamlet of Plymouth. It is found where County Roads 16 and 21 meet. This community was first known as "Frinkville."
- Plymouth Reservoir – This is a large reservoir (a place where water is stored). It is in the southwestern part of the town.
- Sherburne Four Corners – This hamlet is in the northeastern corner of Plymouth. It is on County Road 20. Parts of it are also in other towns in Chenango County.
- South Plymouth – This hamlet is southeast of Plymouth village. It is located on NY-23.
- Stuart Corners – This is a location west of South Plymouth, also on NY-23.
Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department
The Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department started in 1952. It has always been run by volunteers. This means people give their time to help keep the community safe from fires.
History of the Fire Department
The first fire trucks were kept in the barn of Theodore Bates, one of the founding members. In the 1960s, the first fire station was built. It was located in the hamlet on County Road 16. To help people who lived further away, a second fire station was built near the Plymouth Reservoir. In 1999, the Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department moved into a new, central fire station. This station is on State Highway 23, where it is still located today.
Notable Person from Plymouth
- Marion Marsh Todd – She was a well-known attorney.
See also
In Spanish: Plymouth (Nueva York) para niños
