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Rodman, New York
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 Rodman, New York
Location in New York
Rodman, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.42 sq mi (109.87 km2) |
| • Land | 42.37 sq mi (109.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,176 |
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(2016)
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1,170 |
| • Density | 27.62/sq mi (10.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13682
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-045-63341 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979429 |
Rodman is a small town located in Jefferson County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,176 people lived there. The town was named after Daniel Rodman, who was a public official.
Rodman is in the southeastern part of Jefferson County. It is located south of the city of Watertown.
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History of Rodman
Early people lived in this area long ago. Evidence of their lives has been found in the town.
The land where Rodman is now was once part of a large land deal. This deal was known as Macomb's Purchase. The first settlers came to this area around 1801.
Rodman officially became a town in 1804. It was formed from a part of the town of Adams. The town was first called "Harrison." This name honored an early landowner. However, it was later changed to "Rodman." This was done to avoid confusion with other places that had similar names. Daniel Rodman was the clerk of the legislature at that time. In 1808, a part of Rodman was used to create the Town of Pinckney. Pinckney is now part of Lewis County.
Famous People from Rodman
- Benjamin Burr (1818-1894) was born in Rodman. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was also a successful businessman.
- Adele M. Fielde (1839–1916) was a Baptist missionary. She traveled to China to help people. She wrote books about China and how meetings are run.
- Mary A. Hitchcock Wakelin (1834-1900) was from Rodman. She worked to promote temperance. This was a movement against alcohol.
- Frank Winfield Woolworth (1852-1919) grew up in Rodman. He became very rich. He started the famous "five and dime" stores.
Geography of Rodman
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 109.5 square kilometers (42.3 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.05 square miles), is water.
Rodman is located north of Syracuse. It is south of Watertown. The town sits on the western slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau. The eastern border of Rodman touches Lewis County.
New York State Route 177 is a main road. It runs east to west through the town.
The North and South Branches of Sandy Creek flow through Rodman. These two creeks meet near Litt's Bridge. This bridge is located at the western edge of the town.
Population of Rodman
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,735 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,901 | 9.6% | |
| 1840 | 1,702 | −10.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,784 | 4.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,808 | 1.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,604 | −11.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,517 | −5.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,287 | −15.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,212 | −5.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,123 | −7.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,027 | −8.5% | |
| 1930 | 935 | −9.0% | |
| 1940 | 856 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 816 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 765 | −6.2% | |
| 1970 | 772 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 836 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,016 | 21.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,149 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,176 | 2.3% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,170 | −0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 1,147 people living in Rodman. These people lived in 385 households. Most of the households, 314 of them, were families. The population density was about 27.2 people per square mile.
About 46.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.1%) were married couples. About 13.5% of households were single individuals.
The population was spread out by age. About 30.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 31.3% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in the town was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 110 males.
Communities and Places in Rodman
- Babbits Corners – This place is in the southeastern part of town. It is where NY-177 and County Road 189 meet.
- Dillen – A small village, called a hamlet, in the northwestern part of the town. It is on County Road 155.
- East Rodman – Another hamlet located near the eastern town line. It is on County Roads 69 and 156. It used to be called "Whitesville."
- Rodman – This is the main hamlet and a census-designated place. It is in the west-central part of the town. You can find it where County Roads 69 and 97 cross.
- Ross Corners – A location in the southwestern part of the town on County Road 97.
- Shingle Gulf – This is a canyon located in the northeastern part of Rodman.
- Tremaines Corners – A hamlet southeast of the town center. It is on County Roads 95 and 177.
- Whitford Corners – A place in the northwestern part of the town on NY-177. It was also known as "West Rodman" and "Toad Hollow."
- Zoar – A hamlet northeast of the main Rodman village. It was once known as "Unionville."
See also
In Spanish: Rodman (Nueva York) para niños
