Salamanca (town), New York facts for kids
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Salamanca, New York
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 Salamanca (town), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.26 sq mi (47.28 km2) |
| • Land | 18.25 sq mi (47.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 470 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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464 |
| • Density | 25.75/sq mi (9.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14779
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-64760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979451 |
Salamanca is a small town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 470 people lived there. The town gets its name from José de Salamanca y Mayol, a Spanish investor. He helped fund the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad, a local train line.
The town of Salamanca is located in the southern part of Cattaraugus County. The city of Salamanca is actually inside the town. This city is also part of the Allegany Indian Reservation of the Seneca Nation of Indians. This reservation splits the town into two parts.
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History of Salamanca Town
Historically, this area was home to Native American groups like the Wenrohronon and Eriehronon. However, the Seneca Nation drove them out in the 1650s during the Beaver Wars. The Seneca were a powerful group in the Iroquois Confederacy. They controlled much of western New York.
European Americans did not settle here until around 1815. This was after the American Revolution. The Seneca Nation had to give up some of their lands to the United States and New York. Many early settlers were white people who lived on Native American land with permission from the tribes.
The area was mostly farms and lumber businesses. It was not very crowded until four railroads were built. These railroads leased land, much of it swampy, from the Seneca Nation. They created a central hub, which grew into the city of Salamanca.
The town of Salamanca was created in 1854. It was formed from a part of the town of Little Valley. At first, it was called "Bucktooth." This name came from a famous Seneca person who lived there. You can still find roads called "Bucktooth Run" in the area. In 1869, the town of Red House was formed. It took away the southern part of Salamanca. In 1870, the community of Salamanca started to grow. It became a village, and later, a city.
Geography of the Town
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 18.26 square miles (47.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
New York State Route 353 is a main road that runs north and south through the town. The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86) also goes through the Seneca reservation in the middle of the town. New York State Route 417 runs very close to the expressway. Another road, Route 951T (Old Route 17), serves the southwestern part of the town.
Nearby Towns and Areas
The Allegany Reservation is a special area that belongs to the Seneca Nation. It divides the town of Salamanca into two parts. This division follows the Allegheny River. The city of Salamanca is also located where the town is split.
- To the north of the town is Little Valley.
- To the south is the town of Red House.
- On its west side, Salamanca borders the towns of Coldspring and Napoli.
- To the east is the town of Great Valley.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 900 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,881 | 109.0% | |
| 1880 | 3,408 | 81.2% | |
| 1890 | 4,572 | 34.2% | |
| 1900 | 5,074 | 11.0% | |
| 1910 | 316 | −93.8% | |
| 1920 | 361 | 14.2% | |
| 1930 | 330 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 313 | −5.2% | |
| 1950 | 355 | 13.4% | |
| 1960 | 432 | 21.7% | |
| 1970 | 571 | 32.2% | |
| 1980 | 608 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 477 | −21.5% | |
| 2000 | 544 | 14.0% | |
| 2010 | 481 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 470 | −2.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 464 | −3.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 544 people living in the town. There were 210 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (65.2%) were married couples. About 31.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in the town was 41 years old. About 22.2% of the population was under 18. About 15.8% of the population was 65 years or older.
Communities and Places in Salamanca Town
- Allegany Reservation – This is the land belonging to the Seneca tribe. It runs through the middle of the town.
- Allegheny River – This river flows through the center of the town and the Seneca reservation.
- Allegany State Park – A small part of this large park is in the southern area of the town.
- Bucktooth Run – This is a small stream that flows into the Allegheny River. A farming community and a road are named after it.
- Jimerson Town – This is a small village, or hamlet, southwest of the city of Salamanca. It is an important place for the Allegany Reservation's government.
- Little Valley Creek – A stream that flows into the Allegheny River in the city of Salamanca.
- Newton Run – Another stream that flows into the Allegheny River, east of Bucktooth Run.
- Salamanca – Most of the city of Salamanca is located within the town's boundaries.
- Sawmill Run – This is a stream and a small community in the northwest part of the town.
- Shongo – A hamlet located inside the Seneca reservation. It is in the southwest part of the town, south of Jimerson Town.
- Titus Run – A stream that flows into the Allegheny River from the south.
See also
In Spanish: Salamanca (pueblo) para niños
