Smyrna, New York facts for kids
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Smyrna, New York
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Smyrna Town Hall
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 Smyrna, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.16 sq mi (109.20 km2) |
| • Land | 42.09 sq mi (109.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,210 ft (370 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,280 |
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1,256 |
| • Density | 29.84/sq mi (11.52/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP code |
13464
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| FIPS code | 36-017-68110 |
Smyrna is a small town located in Chenango County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,280 people lived there. The town is named after an ancient city in Greece, which is now called Izmir in Turkey.
Inside the town of Smyrna, there is also a village that shares the same name. The town is found on the northern edge of Chenango County.
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Discovering Smyrna's Past
The area where Smyrna is located was first settled around the year 1792. The town itself was officially created in 1808.
It was originally called "Stafford" and was formed from a part of the town of Sherburne. However, its name was changed to "Smyrna" less than a month later.
Historic Buildings in Smyrna
Several buildings in Smyrna are important because of their history. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Smyrna Elementary School was added to this list in 1996. The Smyrna Town Hall-Opera House was recognized in 2008.
Where is Smyrna Located?
Smyrna covers a total area of about 42.16 square miles (109.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 42.09 square miles (109.0 square kilometers), is land.
Only a very small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water. The northern border of the town touches Madison County.
Roads in Smyrna
New York State Route 80 is a main road that goes through the town. It runs from east to west, helping people travel across Smyrna.
Who Lives in Smyrna?
In 2000, there were 1,418 people living in Smyrna. These people made up 472 households and 371 families.
The population density was about 33.7 people per square mile (13.0 people per square kilometer). There were 608 homes in the town.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Smyrna has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1820 to 2010:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,390 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,897 | 36.5% | |
| 1840 | 2,246 | 18.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,940 | −13.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,822 | −6.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,668 | −8.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,651 | −1.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,396 | −15.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,290 | −7.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,205 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,058 | −12.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,020 | −3.6% | |
| 1940 | 971 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 996 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,055 | 5.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,106 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,142 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,265 | 10.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,418 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,280 | −9.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,256 | −1.9% | |
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Diversity in Smyrna
Most of the people in Smyrna are White, making up about 98.45% of the population. A small number of residents are Native American (0.92%) or Asian (0.14%).
About 0.49% of the population identifies with two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background make up 0.28% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, 40.0% had children under 18 living with them. About 63.1% were married couples living together.
About 7.2% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 21.2% were non-family households.
About 16.3% of all households were made up of people living alone. Of these, 6.8% were individuals aged 65 or older.
The average household had 3.00 people, and the average family had 3.35 people.
Age Groups in Smyrna
The population of Smyrna is spread across different age groups. About 32.2% of residents are under 18 years old.
Around 6.8% are between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 make up 28.9% of the population.
Those aged 45 to 64 account for 23.2%. Finally, 8.9% of the population is 65 years or older. The average age in Smyrna is 34 years.
Places to See in Smyrna
Smyrna has several small communities and interesting spots within its borders.
- Beaver Meadow – This is a small community located on the western edge of the town, along County Road 16.
- Bonney – Another small community found in the northwestern part of Smyrna, right on NY Route 80.
- Pleasant Brook – This is a stream that flows eastward through the middle of the town. It eventually joins the Chenango River, which is part of the larger Susquehanna River system.
- Sherburne Four Corners – This unique community is located where four towns meet, right on the southeastern corner of Smyrna. It's on County Road 20.
- Smyrna – This is the main village within the town, located where NY-80 and County Road 20 meet.
- Upperville – A small community northwest of Smyrna village, also on NY-80. It is home to the historic Upperville Meeting House, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
Famous People from Smyrna
Several notable people have connections to Smyrna:
- Willard W. Isham – A state assemblyman from Wisconsin.
- Milo Kelsey – Another state assemblyman from Wisconsin.
- William H. Kelsey – A US congressman.
- Brigham Young – A very important leader of the Latter Day Saint movement. He lived in Smyrna when he was a child. There's a historical marker on County Route 21 and Cole Road that shows where his childhood home used to be.
- Charlie Palmer – A well-known chef.
Images for kids
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Maps of Earlville (village) and Smyrna (village); 1875
See also
In Spanish: Smyrna (Nueva York) para niños
