Truxton, New York facts for kids
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Truxton, New York
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Main St. (Rt. 13)
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Location within Cortland County and New York
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 Truxton, New York
Location in the United States
Truxton, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.73 sq mi (115.84 km2) |
| • Land | 44.65 sq mi (115.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,133 |
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1,093 |
| • Density | 24.48/sq mi (9.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
13056, 13158
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-023-75550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979560 |
Truxton is a small town located in Cortland County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,133 people lived here.
The town is named after Commodore Thomas Truxtun. He was a brave sailor during the American Revolution and one of the very first leaders in the U.S. Navy. Truxton is found in the northeastern part of Cortland County, a bit northeast of the city of Cortland.
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History of Truxton
The area where Truxton is located was once part of a special land division called the Central New York Military Tract. This land was set aside for soldiers who fought in the American Revolution.
The first person to settle in this area arrived around 1793. The town of Truxton was officially created in 1808. It was formed from a part of the town of Fabius, which was in Onondaga County at the time.
Later, in 1811, more land was added to Truxton from the town of Solon. Then, in 1858, the eastern part of Truxton was used to create a new town called Cuyler. By 1865, the town of Truxton had a population of 1,689 people.
A special building in the town, the Truxton Depot, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This means it's an important historical site.
Famous People from Truxton
- John McGraw (1873–1934) was born in Truxton. He became a very famous baseball manager for the New York Giants in the early 1900s. He is even in the Baseball Hall of Fame! You can find a monument to him in Truxton village.
- Mary Blanchard Lynde (1819–1897) was also from Truxton. She was known for her charity work and for trying to make society better for everyone.
Geography and Nature
Truxton covers a total area of about 115.8 square kilometers (or 44.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The northern border of Truxton is also the border of Onondaga County. The East Branch of the Tioughnioga River flows through the town, adding to its natural beauty.
Two important roads, New York State Route 13 and New York State Route 91, meet in Truxton village.
Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,956 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,888 | 31.5% | |
| 1840 | 3,587 | −7.7% | |
| 1850 | 3,444 | −4.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,914 | −44.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,618 | −15.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,550 | −4.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,328 | −14.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,217 | −8.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,132 | −7.0% | |
| 1920 | 920 | −18.7% | |
| 1930 | 997 | 8.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,008 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 922 | −8.5% | |
| 1960 | 907 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 955 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 988 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,064 | 7.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,225 | 15.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,133 | −7.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,093 | −3.5% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 1,225 people living in Truxton. The population density was about 27.4 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Truxton are White (97.55%). There are also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.65% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Truxton had about 2.77 people. Many households (37.5%) had children under 18 living there. The median age in the town was 36 years old.
Communities and Places in Truxton
Here are some of the smaller communities and interesting spots you can find in the town of Truxton:
- Cheningo – A small village in the southern part of the town, located by Cheningo Creek.
- Cheningo Creek – A stream that flows into the East Branch Tioughnioga River in southern Truxton.
- Crains Mills – Another small village located east of Truxton village, along Route 13.
- Forest Lake Campground – A private campground where many families enjoy camping during the summer.
- Labrador Creek – A stream that flows south and joins the East Branch of the Tioughnioga River near Truxton village.
- Labrador Hollow Unique Area – A special conservation area owned by the state, found in the southwestern part of the town. It's a great place for nature lovers.
- Labrador Mountain – A popular place for skiing located near the western edge of the town.
- Manchester Mills – This used to be a community in the town, located near the East Branch Tioughnioga River.
- Truxton – This is the main village within the town, where NY-13 and NY-91 meet.
- Tubville – This was another community that used to exist in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Truxton (Nueva York) para niños
