Spencerport, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Spencerport
Village
Downtown Spencerport in August 2023
Location in Monroe County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Monroe
Town	Ogden
Incorporated	1867
Area
• Total	1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2)
• Land	1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation	550 ft (170 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,685
• Density	2,666.43/sq mi (1,029.33/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	14559
Area code(s)	585
FIPS code	36-70189
Website	http://www.vil.spencerport.ny.us/

Spencerport is a small village in Monroe County, New York, United States. It's like a neighbor to the bigger city of Rochester. In 2020, about 3,685 people lived there. The village is part of the town of Ogden and sits right next to the famous Erie Canal. South of the village, there's a small airport called Spencerport Airpark, which has a grass runway.

Exploring Spencerport's Location

Spencerport is located at coordinates 43°11′22″N 77°48′15″W. This helps us find it on a map!

The village covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit (about 2.14%) being water.

Spencerport's Growing Population

Over the years, Spencerport's population has generally grown. For example, in 1870, there were only 591 people, but by 2020, the population had reached 3,685.

In 2000, there were 3,559 people living in the village. About one-third of the homes had children under 18. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.5 people.

By 2024, the estimated population is around 3,632 people. This shows a slight decrease since 2020. The average family size is about 2.75 people.

A Look at Spencerport's Past

Erie Canal Bridge in Spencerport

The story of Spencerport began in 1804 when Daniel Spencer bought a farm. This farm was special because the Erie Canal was planned to pass right through it! When the canal opened, parts of the farm were sold to create the first village lots.

Because it was a port on the canal, the area was first called Spencer's Basin. Later, its name was changed to Spencerport.

On April 22, 1867, Spencerport officially became a village, recognized by the New York State Legislature. William Slayton was chosen as its very first mayor.

The Spencerport Methodist Church is an important historical building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, which means it's recognized for its special history and architecture.

Fun Places to Visit in Spencerport

Spencerport has several interesting places to explore:

• Erie Canal: You can visit and learn about this famous waterway.
• Pineway Ponds Park: This park has a big playground and facilities for many different sports and activities.
• Springdale Farm: This is a special farm where you can learn about agriculture. It also helps adults with developmental disabilities by providing a day program.
• Colby-Pulver House Museum: A great place to learn about local history.
• Spencerport Depot and Canal Museum: This museum is in an old trolley station. It tells the story of Spencerport's past and serves as a visitor center.

Famous People from Spencerport

Some well-known individuals have connections to Spencerport:

• Danielle Downey: A professional golfer who went to school in Spencerport.
• Shane Prince: An NHL professional hockey player.
• Rick Suhr: An Olympic Pole Vault coach in 2008 and 2012.
• Maynard Troyer: A NASCAR driver from the 1970s.
• Tom Villard: An American actor known for his roles in TV and movies.
• Alan Zemaitis: An NFL cornerback who attended school in Spencerport.

See also

In Spanish: Spencerport para niños