Salisbury, Herkimer County, New York facts for kids
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Salisbury, New York
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Location of Salisbury in Herkimer County
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 108.20 sq mi (280.24 km2) |
| • Land | 107.37 sq mi (278.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,736 ft (529 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,958 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13454
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-043-64837 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979454 |
Salisbury is a small town located in Herkimer County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,958 people lived there. The town is on the eastern side of Herkimer County. It is also north of the city of Little Falls. A special part of the town, its northern area, is inside the beautiful Adirondack Park.
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A Look Back at Salisbury's History
Salisbury's story began with parts of the Jerseyfield Patent. This was a large land grant from 1770. The town itself was officially created in 1797. At that time, it was part of Montgomery County. Later, in 1817, Salisbury became part of Herkimer County.
In 1865, the population of Salisbury was 2,123 people. This shows how the town has grown and changed over many years.
Famous Buildings and Bridges
Salisbury is home to some historic places that are very important. These include the Augustus Frisbie House, the Salisbury Center Covered Bridge, and the Salisbury Center Grange Hall. All these buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their special historical value.
The covered bridge is so loved that the town has an annual event called Covered Bridge Day. It's a festival to celebrate this unique part of Salisbury's heritage.
Salisbury's Geography and Location
Salisbury covers a total area of about 280.2 square kilometers (about 108.2 square miles). Most of this area, 278.1 square kilometers (107.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.2 square kilometers (0.8 square miles), is water. This means Salisbury has a lot of land to explore!
The northern border of Salisbury touches Hamilton County. The eastern border is shared with Fulton County. A waterway called East Canada Creek forms the southeastern border of the town.
Who Lives in Salisbury?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,458 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,999 | 37.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,859 | −7.0% | |
| 1850 | 2,035 | 9.5% | |
| 1860 | 2,325 | 14.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,933 | −16.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,884 | −2.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,800 | −4.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,426 | −20.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,468 | 2.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,418 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,244 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,319 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,469 | 11.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,551 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,741 | 12.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,946 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,934 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,953 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,958 | 0.3% | |
| 2014 (est.) | 1,921 | −1.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,953 people living in Salisbury. These people lived in 689 different homes. About 507 of these were families. The population density was about 7 people per square kilometer. This means the town is not very crowded.
Most of the people in Salisbury were White (98.36%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (40.1%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (56.7%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.83 people. The average family had about 3.24 people.
The age of people in Salisbury varied. About 28.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
Famous People from Salisbury
Some notable individuals have connections to Salisbury:
- Adelbert Bleekman – He was a state senator in Wisconsin.
- Walter S. Greene – He also served as a state senator in Wisconsin.
- Hamilton Ward Sr. – He was a US congressman.
- Linus Yale Jr. – A mechanical engineer and inventor. He invented the Pin-Tumbler Lock and started the Yale Lock Company.
Communities and Places in Salisbury
Salisbury has several smaller communities and interesting locations within its borders:
- Burrell Corners – A spot southwest of Salisbury village.
- Curtis – A small hamlet north of Salisbury village.
- Diamond Hill – A raised area located northwest of Salisbury.
- Emmonsburg – A location right on the eastern town line.
- Fairview Corners – A spot west of Irondale.
- Hedgehog Mountain – A raised area located north-northeast of Salisbury Center.
- Irondale – A hamlet north of Salisbury Center.
- Ives Hollow – A hamlet north of Salisbury village.
- Jerseyfield Mountain – A raised area north of Oak Mountain.
- Oak Mountain – A raised area northwest of Stratford.
- Paper Mill Corners – A hamlet northwest of Salisbury village.
- Poplar Knoll – A raised area located north-northeast of Salisbury Center.
- Salisbury – This is the main hamlet of Salisbury, found on Route 29.
- Salisbury Center – Another hamlet east of Salisbury hamlet, also on Route 29.
- Shed Corners – A location in the southeastern part of the town.
- Spruce Lake – A small lake northwest of Salisbury village.
- The Pinnacle – A raised area located northeast of Salisbury Center.
- Woods Corners – A location east of Irondale.
See also
In Spanish: Salisbury (Nueva York) para niños
