South Wales, New York facts for kids

South Wales is a small community located in Erie County, New York, in the United States. It's a quiet place that is part of two larger towns, Aurora and Wales.

Discover South Wales

South Wales is known as a "hamlet." This term is used in New York State to describe a small settlement that doesn't have its own local government. It's like a tiny village or neighborhood within a larger town.

Important Places in South Wales

Even though South Wales is small, it has some important features.

• Broadcast Tower and Weather Radar: You can find the broadcast tower for a TV station called WGRZ here. This tall tower helps send TV signals to homes. There's also a special weather radar that helps meteorologists (weather scientists) track storms and predict the weather.
• The Gow School: This is a special school located in South Wales. It's a boarding school for boys who learn differently.

Famous Faces from South Wales

Some notable people have connections to South Wales:

• Wally Schang: He was a famous baseball player who played as a catcher. Wally was part of the New York Yankees team that won their very first World Series championship in 1923.
• Frank Wright: He was an Olympic sport shooter. This means he competed in shooting events at the Olympic Games, which is a huge international sports competition.