Sanborn, New York facts for kids
Sanborn is a small community in Niagara County, New York. It's a place where about 1,645 people lived in 2010. Sanborn is located in two different towns: Cambria and Lewiston. You can find it where two main roads, New York State Route 429 and New York State Route 31, meet.
Sanborn was first called South Pekin. This was because of another busy community called Pekin to its north. But in 1866, the name was changed to Sanborn. It was named after a person called Ebenezer Sanborn.
Sanborn is also home to an important school. This school is Niagara County Community College.
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What to See in Sanborn
There are a few interesting places to visit in Sanborn.
Historical Sites
- St. Andrews Lutheran Cemetery: This is a historic cemetery.
- St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School: This is a church and school building.
Natural Wonders
- Niagara Escarpment: This is a long, steep slope of land. From here, you can sometimes see Lake Ontario and even the city of Toronto in Canada!
Famous People from Sanborn
Some people who grew up in Sanborn became well-known.
Music and Sports Stars
- Nellie Moyer Budd: She was a music teacher.
- Tom McCollum: He is a professional ice hockey player. He plays as a goaltender in the NHL.
See also
In Spanish: Sanborn (Nueva York) para niños
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