Sardinia, New York facts for kids
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Sardinia
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| Town of Sardinia | |
| Motto(s):
"Progress Through Friendship" |
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Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Named for | Sardinia, Italy |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.41 sq mi (130.56 km2) |
| • Land | 50.17 sq mi (129.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,775 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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2,783 |
| • Density | 55.47/sq mi (21.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14134
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-029-65277 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979463 |
Sardinia is a small town located in Erie County, New York, United States. It sits in the southeast part of Erie County and is known as one of the county's "Southtowns". Sardinia is southeast of the city of Buffalo. In 2010, about 2,775 people lived here. The town is thought to be named after an old Christian song called Sardinia, and also after the island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea.
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History of Sardinia
The area that is now the town of Sardinia was first settled around 1809. George Richmond from Vermont and Ezra Nott are believed to be the very first settlers. By 1810, about fifteen other families had moved into the area. Most of them lived near Cattaraugus Creek, close to Genesee and Savage roads.
Founding the Town
The town of Sardinia was officially created in 1821. It was formed from the eastern part of the town of Concord. By 1823, the town had grown quite a bit. There were farms, churches, a post office, and places to eat and drink. There were also factories like a carding mill (for wool), a woolen factory, a gristmill (for grinding grain), and a tannery (for making leather).
Historic Buildings in Sardinia
Sardinia is home to 38 historic buildings. Two important ones are the Old Sardinia Town Hall and the Rider-Hopkins Farm and Olmsted Camp. The Old Sardinia Town Hall used to be the First Baptist Church of Sardinia and now houses the local historical society. Both of these sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are recognized for their historical importance.
Schools in Sardinia
Most students in Sardinia go to schools in the Pioneer Central School District. Some students, however, attend schools in the Holland School District or the Springville GI District.
Geography of Sardinia
The town of Sardinia covers a total area of about 130.6 square kilometers (50.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 130.0 square kilometers (50.2 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
The southern border of the town is defined by Cattaraugus Creek. This creek also forms the border with Cattaraugus County and the town of Yorkshire. The eastern border of Sardinia is shared with Wyoming County and the town of Arcade. The East Branch of Cazenovia Creek starts in Sardinia and flows north.
Major roads that cross the town include New York State Route 39, which runs from west to east, and New York State Route 16, which goes from north to south.
Waterways in Sardinia
Sardinia is located where three different watersheds meet. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common river or lake. These watersheds are the Cazenovia Creek-Buffalo River watershed, the Buffalo Creek watershed, and the Cattaraugus Creek watershed.
About 645 acres (2.6 square kilometers) of land in Sardinia are protected wetlands. These are regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). Most of these wetlands are in the eastern part of the town. The most important waterway in Sardinia is Cattaraugus Creek. This creek flows southwest and eventually reaches Lake Erie. Other important streams in the town include Hosmer Brook, Dresser Creek, Otis Creek, and Richmond Gulf.
Population of Sardinia
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,414 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,743 | 23.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,761 | 1.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,942 | 10.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,704 | −12.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,767 | 3.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,728 | −2.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,548 | −10.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,644 | 6.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,518 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,518 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,700 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,778 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,145 | 20.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,505 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,792 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,667 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,692 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,775 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,716 | −2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census from 2000, there were 2,692 people living in Sardinia. These people lived in 944 households, and 731 of these were families. The population density was about 53.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Sardinia were White (97.59%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 36.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.85 people, and the average family had 3.21 people.
The population of Sardinia was spread out by age. About 27.8% were under 18 years old. The median age was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Famous People from Sardinia
- Eliza Nelson Fryer – An educator and missionary.
- Archibald N. Randall – A former state senator in Wisconsin.
- Melville J. Salter – A former Lieutenant Governor of Kansas.
- Charles Bennett Smith – A former US congressman.
Communities and Locations in Sardinia
- Chaffee – A small community (called a hamlet) near the eastern town line on NY-16.
- Colegroves Corners – This used to be a community but is now part of the Sardinia hamlet.
- Glenwood – A community that includes the Kissing Bridge ski resort.
- Johnstons Corners – A place where Allen and Savage roads meet, west of Chaffee.
- Matteson Corners – A former community in the northern part of the town.
- Paradise Lake – A small lake north of the Sardinia hamlet.
- Pratham – A former community in the town.
- Protection – A location on the northern town line that was once a small community.
- Sardinia – The main community (hamlet) in the southern part of the town on NY-39.
- Shepards Corners – A place where Genesee and Warner Gulf roads meet, south of Scott's Corners.
- Scott's Corners – A location where Allen and Warner Gulf roads meet, northwest of the Sardinia hamlet.
See also
In Spanish: Sardinia (Nueva York) para niños
