Groveland, New York facts for kids
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Groveland, New York
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 Groveland, New York
Location in New York
Groveland, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Settled | 1792 |
| Incorporated | 1789 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.86 sq mi (103.24 km2) |
| • Land | 39.13 sq mi (101.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.72 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,249 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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3,361 |
| • Density | 85.88/sq mi (33.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
14462, 14545
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-051-31016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979029 |
Groveland is a town located in Livingston County, New York. In 2010, about 3,249 people lived there. It's right in the middle of the county, just south of the village of Geneseo.
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Groveland's Past: A Look at Its History
Groveland has a long history! In 1779, a military group called the Sullivan Expedition traveled through this area. It was also the place of an event known as the Boyd and Parker ambush.
The first planned European-American settlement in Livingston County started in Groveland in 1792. It was named "Williamsburgh" after Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet, a land investor. The town of Groveland was first created in 1789 as part of Ontario County. Later, it became part of Livingston County when that county was formed in 1821. A part of Groveland was also used to create the town of Conesus in 1819.
The Shakers and Sonyea
The Groveland Shaker Village was a special community established in 1836. It was built on a 1,700-acre farm in the area called Sonyea. The Shakers were a religious group. Their population reached its highest point with 148 members that same year. They had moved there from their old location in Sodus.
By 1892, the number of Shaker members was getting smaller. So, they sold the Sonyea property and moved to Watervliet. Their old buildings and land became the Craig Colony for Epileptics in 1896. Today, these buildings are part of the Groveland Correctional Facility, a state facility.
Important Historical Sites
Several important historical places in Groveland are recognized nationally. The Claud No. 1 Archeological Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means it's a special place that helps us learn about the past. The Boyd & Parker Park and Groveland Ambuscade were also added to the National Register in 2009.
People from Groveland: Notable Residents
Groveland has been home to many interesting people who achieved great things. Here are a few:
- Josiah Begole (1815–1896) was a former governor of Michigan. He was born in Groveland.
- Charles H. Carroll (1794–1865) served as a congressman for New York from 1843 to 1847.
- John Vance Cheney (1848–1922) was a poet, essayist, and librarian. He was born in Groveland.
- Charles A. Goheen (1843–1899) received the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the American Civil War.
- Daniel Kelly (1841–1912) also received the Medal of Honor for his service in the American Civil War.
- James Rosebrugh Leaming (1820–1892) was a well-known doctor who specialized in heart and lung diseases. He was also an author and teacher.
- Walter W. Magee (1861–1927) was a Republican congressman for New York from 1915 to 1927.
- Elizabeth Smith Miller (1822–1911) was a dress reformer and an important activist for women's rights. She was from Groveland.
Groveland's Location and Landscape
Groveland covers a total area of about 103.2 square kilometers (39.86 square miles). Most of this is land, with about 1.9 square kilometers (0.72 square miles) being water. Conesus Lake, which is one of the famous Finger Lakes, forms part of the town's eastern border. Canaseraga Creek, a stream that flows north into the Genesee River, runs through the southwestern part of the town.
Roads and Transportation
Interstate 390 is a major highway that runs north-to-south through Groveland. Other important north-south roads include New York State Route 36, New York State Route 63, and New York State Route 256. New York State Route 408 is another highway that ends in the western part of the town at NY-63.
Groveland is also on the Rochester & Southern Railroad line, connecting Rochester to Dansville. In the past, from 1882 to 1963, Groveland was part of the main railway line for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&W).
Neighboring Towns
Groveland is surrounded by several other towns.
- To the north is Geneseo
. - To the east is Conesus
. - To the south are Sparta and West Sparta
. - To the west is Mount Morris
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Groveland's Population: A Look at the Numbers
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,273 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,703 | 33.8% | |
| 1840 | 2,000 | 17.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,724 | −13.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,565 | −9.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,455 | −7.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,342 | −7.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,307 | −2.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,949 | 49.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,820 | 44.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,920 | 3.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,295 | 12.8% | |
| 1940 | 4,135 | 25.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,381 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,373 | −0.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,004 | −10.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,140 | −28.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,190 | 49.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,853 | 20.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,249 | −15.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,361 | 3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 3,853 people living in Groveland. These people made up 555 households and 396 families. The population density was about 98.4 people per square mile.
About 33% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.8%) were married couples living together. The average household size was 2.63 people, and the average family size was 3.04 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 9.9% were under 18 years old.
- 10.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 54.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 20.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 5.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 36 years.
Places in the Town of Groveland
The Town of Groveland includes several smaller communities and areas:
- Cottonwood Point – A small community located on the shore of Conesus Lake, along NY-256.
- East Groveland – A small community in the northeastern part of the town.
- Gray Corners – An area located south of Maple Beach.
- Groveland – This is the main community or hamlet of Groveland. It's near the southern town line on NY-63. The Sparta First Presbyterian Church here was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
- Groveland Corners – A small community in the central part of the town, north of the Groveland hamlet.
- Groveland Correctional Facility – A state facility located near the western town line, close to Sonyea.
- Hampton Corners – An area in the northwestern part of the town on NY-63. The Black and White Farm Barn here was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
- Hunts Corners – A community that used to exist in the northeastern part of the town.
- Maple Beach – A spot on Conesus Lake, located south of Cottonwood Point on NY-256.
- Ross Corners – An area located near the southern town line.
- Sonyea – A community in the southwestern part of the town on NY-36. The name "Sonyea" might come from Native American words meaning "burning sun" or "hot valley." It could also be from a Seneca name "Son-He," meaning "Thou Art Living There," or from a Seneca leader named Captain Snow (Soyeawa). There was a rumor that the name was an acronym for "State Of New York Epileptic Asylum," but the name Sonyea was used much earlier than when the Craig Colony for Epileptics opened in 1896.
- Tuscarora – The First Presbyterian Church of Tuscarora was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
- Williamsburgh – A community that existed in the past. It was the site of the first planned European-American settlement in the town, but it was later abandoned.
Many of the communities located on the shore of Conesus Lake are part of the larger Conesus Lake census-designated place.
See also
In Spanish: Groveland (Nueva York) para niños
