Sodus Point, New York facts for kids
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Sodus Point, New York
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Location in Wayne County and the state of New York.
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 Sodus Point, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wayne |
| Town | Sodus |
| Settled | 1794 |
| Incorporated | December 30, 1957 |
| Named for | "Assorodus," the Cayuga language work for "silvery water" |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Trustees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 822 |
| • Density | 560.71/sq mi (216.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14555
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| Area code(s) | 315 and 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-68242 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965624 |
| Website | http://www.soduspoint.info/ |
Sodus Point is a small village located in Wayne County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 822 people lived there. The village gets its name from a nearby body of water called Sodus Bay. It is part of the larger Rochester area.
The Village of Sodus Point is in the northeastern part of the Town of Sodus. This community is special because it is surrounded by water on three sides.
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History of Sodus Point
In 1794, Sodus Point became the first place where European-American settlers built homes in the town of Sodus. For many centuries before the American Revolution, this land belonged to the Onondaga Nation, a group of Native American people.
War of 1812 Impact
During the War of 1812, a group of British soldiers attacked the village. They burned almost every building, leaving only one standing. But the people of Sodus Point worked hard to rebuild their village.
Growth and Change
In the 1800s, Sodus Point became an important port on Lake Ontario. Ships would come and go, carrying goods. However, when the Erie Canal was built, it changed how people transported things across New York. This made Sodus Point's role as a port less important.
Later in the 1800s, the village changed again. It became a popular place for vacations, especially for people from cities like Chicago who wanted to enjoy the summers by the lake.
Sodus Point officially became an incorporated village in 1957.
Historic Landmarks
Several important places in Sodus Point are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the schooner Lotus (a type of sailing ship), the Customs House, and the Sodus Point Light (a lighthouse). A famous writer named Elizabeth F. Ellet was also born in this area.
Geography of Sodus Point
Sodus Point is located at 43°16′10″N 76°59′15″W / 43.26944°N 76.98750°W. It covers about 1.5 square miles (3.8 square kilometers) of land, with a very small amount of water.
Location and Water Features
The village sits right on the shore of Lake Ontario. It's on a piece of land that sticks out into the lake, at the northwest edge of Sodus Bay. Sodus Bay is like a smaller arm of Lake Ontario. The name "Sodus" might come from a Native American word meaning "gleam on the water" or "Land of Silver Waters."
Roads and Access
You can reach Sodus Point by County Road 101, also known as Lake Road or Lake Avenue, which comes from the west. New York State Route 14 also ends its journey right in the village.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 868 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,172 | 35.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,334 | 13.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,190 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,160 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 900 | −22.4% | |
| 2020 | 822 | −8.7% | |
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Population Overview (2010 Census)
According to the 2010 census, 900 people lived in Sodus Point. Most of the people (93%) were White. About 3% were Black or African American, and smaller numbers were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 52 years old. About 15.2% of the population was under 18 years old, and 19.6% were 65 years or older.
Housing in Sodus Point
In 2010, there were 754 housing units in Sodus Point. Many of these homes (43.6%) were empty at the time of the census. This is common in places that are popular vacation spots, as many homes are used only during certain seasons. Most of the homes (76.5%) were owned by the people living in them, while 23.5% were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Sodus Point para niños
