Sinclairville, New York facts for kids
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Sinclairville, New York
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Downtown Sinclairville seen on County Route 77
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 Sinclairville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Towns | Charlotte, Gerry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 579 |
| • Density | 356.53/sq mi (137.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14782
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-67488 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965303 |
Sinclairville is a small village located in Chautauqua County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 578 people lived there. The village gets its name from Major Samuel Sinclear, who founded it. Sinclairville is found north of Jamestown, right on the edge of the towns of Charlotte and Gerry.
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Sinclairville's Early Days
The village was started in 1809 by Major Samuel Sinclear. He named it "Sinclearville." This happened after the American Revolutionary War. Before this, the Seneca people lived here for hundreds of years. They were part of the Iroquois Confederacy (also called Haudenosaunee).
During the war, the Seneca people were allies with the British. After the war, they had to give up most of their land to the United States and New York state. Many Iroquois moved to Upper Canada. The British Crown gave them new lands there.
The village of Sinclairville officially became a village in 1887. People who live there often call it "the heart of Chautauqua County."
Famous People from Sinclairville
Some notable people have connections to Sinclairville:
- Martha Angle Dorsett (1851–1918) was the first female lawyer in Minnesota. She was married to Charles Dorsett.
- George Burritt Sennett (1840–1900) was a scientist who studied fish (an ichthyologist) and birds (an ornithologist).
- Rexford Tugwell (1891–1979) was an economist. He helped create the New Deal ideas. He also served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1941 to 1946.
Where is Sinclairville Located?
Sinclairville is in the eastern-central part of Chautauqua County. Its exact location is 42°15′44″N 79°15′43″W / 42.26222°N 79.26194°W. Most of the village, about two-thirds, is in the town of Charlotte. The southern part is in the town of Gerry.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 4.2 square kilometers (1.62 square miles). All of this area is land.
Mill Creek flows through the village. This creek is a branch of Cassadaga Creek. Cassadaga Creek then flows into Conewango Creek. This means the water from Sinclairville eventually reaches the Allegheny River.
The village is located where several county roads meet. These include County Roads 64, 66, and 77. Jamestown, which is on Chautauqua Lake, is about 12 miles (19 km) south. Dunkirk, on Lake Erie, is about 18 miles (29 km) north.
Sinclairville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 540 | — | |
| 1890 | 510 | −5.6% | |
| 1900 | 577 | 13.1% | |
| 1910 | 542 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 514 | −5.2% | |
| 1930 | 589 | 14.6% | |
| 1940 | 585 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 672 | 14.9% | |
| 1960 | 726 | 8.0% | |
| 1970 | 772 | 6.3% | |
| 1980 | 772 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 708 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 665 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 588 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 578 | −1.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 575 | −2.2% | |
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The population of Sinclairville has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 665 people living in the village. By 2010, the population had gone down to 588 people. This was a decrease of about 11.58%. In 2020, the population was 578.
In 2000, about 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.7% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 94 males.
See also
In Spanish: Sinclairville para niños
