Sandy Creek, New York facts for kids
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Sandy Creek is a small town located in Oswego County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,939 people lived there. The town gets its name from a creek that flows through the area.
The Town of Sandy Creek is in the northwest part of Oswego County. The smaller village of Sandy Creek is also found within the town's borders.
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A Look Back in Time: Sandy Creek's History
Early Visitors and Settlers
Back in 1615, a famous explorer named Champlain traveled through the area where Sandy Creek is now. He was leading a group of Huron people and soldiers.
The first permanent settlers arrived around 1803, near a place called Lacona. The town of Sandy Creek was officially created in 1825. It was formed from a part of the Town of Richland.
The Giant Cheese Story
In 1835, a man named Thomas Meacham, who lived in Sandy Creek, decided to make a very special gift for the president at the time, Andrew Jackson. He wanted to make the biggest cheese in the world!
His finished cheese was huge: 4 feet wide, 2 feet thick, and it weighed almost 1,400 pounds. Imagine a cheese as heavy as a small car! This giant cheese was sent to the White House. It stayed there until February 22, 1836. On that day, President Jackson invited everyone to come to the White House and enjoy eating the famous cheese. This amazing event was even shown in an episode of the TV show The West Wing.
Historic Buildings
The Holyoke Cottage is an important old building in Sandy Creek. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This list helps protect special places in the United States.
Exploring Sandy Creek's Geography
Land and Water
Sandy Creek covers about 46.5 square miles (120.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 42.3 square miles (109.5 square kilometers). The rest, about 4.3 square miles (11.1 square kilometers), is water.
The western edge of Sandy Creek touches the big Lake Ontario. To the north, it shares a border with Jefferson County.
Roads and Travel
Several important roads run through Sandy Creek. Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 11 both go from north to south through the town. New York State Route 3 also runs north to south, closer to the shore of Lake Ontario. These roads make it easy to travel in and out of Sandy Creek.
Towns and Places to See
Sandy Creek has several smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Community Park – This is a park located near the northern border of the town.
- The Elms – A small village in the northwest part of Sandy Creek. It's at the northern end of North Pond and has an 18-hole golf course.
- Lacona – A village located east of Sandy Creek village, along Route 22.
- North Pond – A large pond in the western part of the town. It's like a lagoon because it's mostly separated from Lake Ontario by low sandy islands. This pond is about two miles wide and four miles long. It's a great place for fishing and water skiing. Many people from Syracuse and Rochester have small cottages here. At the south end of North Pond, you'll find Sandy Island Beach State Park.
- Rainbow Shores – This is a part of the Lake Ontario shoreline south of South Pond.
- Sandy Creek – This is the main village within the town, located close to the interstate highway.
- Sandy Pond – A small village at the southern end of North Pond.
- Sandy Pond Corners – A location east of Sandy Pond, found on Route 3.
- South Pond (also called South Sandy Pond) – A smaller pond located south of North Pond. It's connected to North Sandy Pond by a canal. Many people from nearby cities own small vacation homes here.
Population of Sandy Creek
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,839 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,420 | 31.6% | |
| 1850 | 2,456 | 1.5% | |
| 1860 | 2,431 | −1.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,629 | 8.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,878 | 9.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,279 | −20.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,232 | −2.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,106 | −5.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,018 | −4.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,156 | 6.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,821 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,354 | 29.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,506 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,644 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,256 | 23.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,454 | 6.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,863 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,939 | 2.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,789 | −3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 3,863 people living in Sandy Creek. The population has grown over the years, showing more people choosing to live in the town. Most of the people living in Sandy Creek are White, with smaller numbers of other racial groups.
About 31% of the households in Sandy Creek had children under 18 living with them in 2000. The average household had about 2.5 people.
Famous People from Sandy Creek
- Clarence D. Clark (1851–1930) – He was an important person who served in the United States Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
- Allen and James Thompson – These two brothers were both awarded the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for bravery a soldier can receive in the United States. They earned it for their heroic actions during the Civil War.
See also
In Spanish: Sandy Creek (Nueva York) para niños
