Stockbridge, New York facts for kids
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Stockbridge, New York
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 Stockbridge, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.53 sq mi (81.66 km2) |
| • Land | 31.53 sq mi (81.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,103 |
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(2016)
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2,021 |
| • Density | 64.10/sq mi (24.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13409
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-053-71399 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979527 |
Stockbridge is a small town in Madison County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,103 people lived there. The town's name comes from a group of Native Americans.
The Town of Stockbridge is located on the eastern side of Madison County.
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History of Stockbridge
The area where Stockbridge is today was once home to the "Stockbridge Indians." These Native Americans had moved there in the late 1700s. They were told this land would be kept for their future generations.
The Stockbridge people were from tribes in New York. They had settled in a "prayer town" called Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Later, they accepted an invitation from the Oneidas to live on their reservation in New York.
Over time, disagreements with White settlers caused many Stockbridge Indians to move again. They went to Indiana and then to Wisconsin. There, they became known as the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians.
Stockbridge is also famous as the birthplace of Philip Danforth Armour. He was a very important person in the meatpacking industry. His brother, Herman Ossian Armour, was also born here.
The first settlers from New England arrived in Stockbridge in 1791. The town itself was officially created in 1836. It was formed by combining parts of four other towns: Augusta, Lenox, Smithfield, and Vernon.
Geography of Stockbridge
The eastern edge of Stockbridge borders Oneida County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 31.7 square miles (81.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,320 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,081 | −10.3% | |
| 1860 | 2,068 | −0.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,847 | −10.7% | |
| 1880 | 2,023 | 9.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,845 | −8.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,622 | −12.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,485 | −8.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,413 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,369 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,258 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,537 | 22.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,574 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,711 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,947 | 13.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,968 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,080 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,103 | 1.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,021 | −3.9% | |
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In 2000, Stockbridge had 2,080 people living there. The population density was about 65.7 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Stockbridge were White (96.63%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.82% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Stockbridge in 2000 was 35 years old. About 29.5% of the population was under 18.
Places in Stockbridge
Here are some of the communities and locations you can find in the Town of Stockbridge:
- Bridges Corners – This is a small area in the southeastern part of the town.
- Five Chimneys Corner – A small village located near the northern border of the town.
- Munns – A small village northeast of Munnsville. It used to be called "Munnsyule."
- Munnsville – This is a larger village located on Route 46.
- Stockbridge – This is the main village of Stockbridge, also on Route 46, north of Munnsville.
- Stockbridge Falls – A beautiful waterfall found southwest of Munnsville.
- Valley Mills – A small village northeast of the main Stockbridge village.
See also
In Spanish: Stockbridge (Nueva York) para niños
