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Randolph, New York
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Signage along NY 241 for the hamlet of Randolph.
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 Randolph (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Town | Randolph |
| Settled | 1820 |
| Incorporated | May 21, 1867 |
| Dissolved | December 31, 2011 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.26 sq mi (8.45 km2) |
| • Land | 3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,297 |
| • Density | 398.95/sq mi (154.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14772
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-60576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0962181 |
Randolph is a small community in Cattaraugus County, New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A hamlet is a type of small settlement, and a CDP is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Randolph is located within the larger Town of Randolph. In 2010, about 1,286 people lived in the village part of Randolph. The community of East Randolph is right next to Randolph.
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History of Randolph
Randolph was one of the first places settled in its town. People started living here around 1820.
The village of Randolph officially became a village in 1867. However, in 2010, people in the village voted to change it back into a hamlet. This means it became a part of the larger Town of Randolph again. Randolph was one of four villages in the county that voted to dissolve around that time.
Randolph was once home to a school called the Chamberlain Institute and Female College. It was a Methodist school. After a fire, the school closed. Today, Randolph High School is located on the same site.
The Randolph Historic District is a special area in Randolph. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. This means it has important historical buildings and sites.
Geography and Location
Randolph is located at coordinates 42°9′35″N 78°58′58″W / 42.15972°N 78.98278°W.
The community covers a total area of about 8.45 square kilometers (3.26 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Randolph is a meeting point for several roads. These include New York State Route 241, New York State Route 394, and County Road 9. County Road 8 also comes into the community from the west.
The Southern Tier Expressway (which is also Interstate 86 and NY 17) runs through the southwest part of Randolph. You can get to Randolph from Exit 16 of this expressway. From Randolph, the city of Salamanca is about 19 miles (30 km) to the east. Jamestown is about 14 miles (23 km) to the west.
The main stream in Randolph is Little Conewango Creek. Battle Creek flows into Little Conewango Creek just outside the hamlet. Little Conewango Creek then flows into Conewango Creek, which is a branch of the Allegheny River.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 1,297 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,316 people living in the village. There were 550 households, and 343 of these were families. The population density was about 404.9 people per square mile.
Most people living in Randolph were White (98.48%). A small number of people were Black, Native American, Pacific Islander, or of two or more races.
About 24.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Randolph was 39 years.
The average income for a household in the village was $32,679. For families, the average income was $39,861. About 6.0% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Places of Worship
The former village of Randolph has several churches. These include:
- An Episcopal church
- A Presbyterian church
- A Baptist church
- A Seventh-day Adventist church
- A Roman Catholic church
- A non-denominational Bible church
Two other churches, Lighthouse Free Methodist church and the local United Methodist church, are located in nearby East Randolph.
Famous People from Randolph
Some notable people have connections to Randolph:
- Harry Castlemon: A writer.
- Rodney R. Crowley: A former New York Inspector of State Prisons.
- Albert G. Dow: A former New York state senator.
- Marvin Hubbard: A former professional football player. He went to school in Randolph.
- Kid McLaughlin: A former Major League Baseball player.
- Martha Van Rensselaer: She helped start Cornell University's New York State College of Home Economics.
See also
In Spanish: Randolph (villa) para niños
