Roxbury, New York facts for kids
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Roxbury, New York
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Roxbury Central School and Methodist Church
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 Roxbury, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
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| • Type | Town council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 87.60 sq mi (226.89 km2) |
| • Land | 87.11 sq mi (225.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,247 |
| • Density | 25.651/sq mi (9.9035/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12474
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-025-64001 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979438 |
Roxbury is a small town in Delaware County, New York, United States. It is located at the eastern end of the county. In 2020, about 2,247 people lived there.
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History of Roxbury
The town of Roxbury was created in 1799. It was formed from a part of the town of Stamford. When New York State first divided into counties, Roxbury was part of Albany County.
Famous People from Roxbury
Roxbury is known as the birthplace of two important figures.
- John Burroughs was a famous naturalist. A naturalist studies nature and the environment. A special memorial site marks his birthplace.
- Jay Gould was also born in Roxbury. He was a very powerful railroad financier. This means he helped fund and build many railroads.
Historic Places in Roxbury
Many buildings in Roxbury are important for their history. The Main Street Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This list includes places important to American history. The district includes the Jay Gould Memorial Church.
Other historic sites in Roxbury are:
- The First Old School Baptist Church of Roxbury and Vega Cemetery
- The Isaac Hardenbergh House
- The Second Old School Baptist Church of Roxbury
- The Walter Stratton House
- The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Depot and Mill Complex
Roxbury's Connection to Literature
The author Walter R. Brooks lived in Roxbury. He is famous for writing the "Freddy the Pig" book series. He also created the character Mister Ed, a talking horse. Brooks moved to Roxbury in 1948 and wrote many books there. He lived in the town until he passed away in 1958.
Culture in Roxbury
Roxbury is home to WIOX (91.3 FM). This is a community radio station. It serves Delaware County and the nearby Catskill Mountains region.
Geography of Roxbury
Roxbury is located where the eastern town lines meet Greene and Schoharie counties.
Land and Water
The town covers about 226.9 square kilometers (87.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 225.6 square kilometers (87.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square kilometers (0.49 square miles), is water.
Rivers and Watersheds
The East Branch of the Delaware River starts in Roxbury. Its source is a pond south of Grand Gorge. Most of Roxbury is in the valley of this river. The northeastern part of the town drains into Schoharie Creek. This creek flows north into the Mohawk River, which is part of the Hudson River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake.
Population of Roxbury
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,488 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,214 | 29.2% | |
| 1840 | 3,013 | −6.3% | |
| 1850 | 2,853 | −5.3% | |
| 1860 | 2,558 | −10.3% | |
| 1870 | 2,188 | −14.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,344 | 7.1% | |
| 1890 | 2,272 | −3.1% | |
| 1900 | 2,134 | −6.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,164 | 1.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,258 | 4.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,267 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,277 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,227 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,238 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,252 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,291 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,388 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,509 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,502 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,247 | −10.2% | |
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The population of Roxbury was 2,247 people in 2020. This number has changed over the years, as shown in the table above.
Roxbury in 2000
In 2000, there were 2,509 people living in Roxbury. There were 1,078 households. About 26.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.31 people.
The median age in Roxbury was 45 years old. About 21.5% of the population was under 18. About 19.6% of the population was 65 years or older.
Communities and Locations in Roxbury
- Roxbury – This is the main hamlet (a small community) of Roxbury. It is located on Route 30. It used to be an official incorporated village.
- Grand Gorge – This hamlet is in the northern part of the town. It is where routes 23 and 30 meet.
- Grand Gorge Station – This area is located west of Grand Gorge.
- Hardscrabble – This community is north of the hamlet of Roxbury.
- Hubbell Corners – This area is northeast of the hamlet of Roxbury, along Route 30.
- More Settlement – This community is north of the hamlet of Roxbury, also on Route 30.
- West Settlement – This area is located west of the hamlet of Roxbury.
See also
In Spanish: Roxbury (Nueva York) para niños
