Tyre, New York facts for kids
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Tyre, New York
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New York State Route 89 southbound entering Tyre.
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 Tyre, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Seneca |
| Settled | 1794 |
| Established | March 26, 1829 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.11 sq mi (85.76 km2) |
| • Land | 30.06 sq mi (77.85 km2) |
| • Water | 3.06 sq mi (7.92 km2) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,002  |
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(2021)
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999 |
| • Density | 32.24/sq mi (12.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 315 and 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-75902 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979567 |
Tyre is a small town located in Seneca County, New York. In 2020, about 1,002 people lived there. The town got its name from an ancient city called Tyre in Lebanon.
You can find the Town of Tyre in the northeastern part of Seneca County, a bit northeast of Geneva. There is also a smaller community, or hamlet, within the town that is also called Tyre. The town's main offices are in a new building on New York State Route 318, just west of the hamlet of Magee, New York.
The Town of Tyre does not have its own post office. Most of the mail for the area goes through ZIP Code 13148, which is for Seneca Falls. A small part of the town, west of New York State Route 414, uses ZIP Code 13165, which is for Waterloo.
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Tyre's Early History
This area was once set aside for soldiers who fought in the American Revolutionary War. However, a special area was also created for Native Americans near the northern end of Cayuga Lake. A piece of land in the hamlet of Tyre was given to Colonel James Livingston, a hero from the Revolutionary War.
The first settler from outside the area, Ezekiel Crane, arrived around 1794. Other early settlers included Asherr Halsey, Lewis Winans, Asa Smith, and Caleb Woodworth. James Magee, who became a well-known doctor, moved here in 1811.
The Town of Tyre was officially created in 1829. It was formed from the eastern part of another town called Junius.
The town is part of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. This means it's an important historical area connected to the Erie Canal. Lock 25 of the Erie Canal is located in the hamlet of Mays Point. It was built around 1912 and helps boats move up or down 6 feet (1.83 meters) as they travel west.
The Hiram Lay Cobblestone Farmhouse, a historic building, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Geography and Waterways
The town of Tyre covers about 33.1 square miles (85.76 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 30.1 square miles (77.85 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.0 square miles (7.92 square kilometers), is water.
The northern border of Tyre touches Wayne County. The eastern border, partly formed by the Seneca River, is next to Cayuga County.
A large part of the eastern side of the town is covered by the Montezuma Marsh. This is a big wetland area.
Both the Erie Canal and the Cayuga-Seneca Canal (which uses the Seneca River) flow through Tyre.
Roads and Transportation
The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) crosses through the town, even going through the Montezuma Marsh.
Several other important roads run through Tyre:
- New York State Route 89 and New York State Route 414 are highways that go north and south.
- New York State Route 318 is a highway that goes east and west.
- New York State Route 31 crosses the very northeastern corner of the town.
Population of Tyre
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,482 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,506 | 1.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,356 | −10.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,437 | 6.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,280 | −10.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,168 | −8.7% | |
| 1890 | 991 | −15.2% | |
| 1900 | 954 | −3.7% | |
| 1910 | 900 | −5.7% | |
| 1920 | 798 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 743 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 724 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 729 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 815 | 11.8% | |
| 1970 | 837 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 887 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 870 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 899 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 981 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,002 | 2.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 999 | 1.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 981 people living in Tyre. Most of the people (97.6%) were White. About 29.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the town was 40 years old.
The median income for a household in Tyre was $43,750. This means half the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 12.6% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Places in Tyre
Here are some of the smaller communities and important spots you can find in the Town of Tyre:
- Armitage Farm and Armitage Bridge – A farm located next to a bridge.
- Black Brook – A stream that flows through Tyre village and into the Montezuma Marsh.
- Clyde River – A river that enters the Montezuma Marsh near the northern border of the town.
- Evans Corner – A small community at the northern town boundary on NY-89.
- Magee – A place south of the Thruway where NY-414 and NY-318 meet.
- Malcom – A location on NY-414 near the northern town line.
- Mays Point – A hamlet on NY-89, north of the Thruway, close to the Erie Canal.
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge – A special area protected by the government for wildlife. It includes part of the Montezuma Marsh.
- Munsons Corner – A hamlet on the northern town line, located on County Road 101.
- Tyre – This is the smaller community, or hamlet, also called Tyre. It's in the northern part of the town on County Road 101.
Del Lago Resort and Casino
The town of Tyre is home to a new casino called Del Lago Resort and Casino. This project was chosen in 2014 to possibly get a license from the New York State Gaming Commission. The casino officially opened its doors to the public in 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Tyre (Nueva York) para niños
