Unadilla, New York facts for kids

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A sign for the town of Unadilla, New York, on New York State Route 7.
Unadilla, Otsego County, New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Otsego
Settled	1770
Established	1792
Area
• Total	46.67 sq mi (120.88 km2)
• Land	46.27 sq mi (119.85 km2)
• Water	0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)  0.51%
Elevation	1,467 ft (447 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,392
• Estimate  (2016)	4,186
• Density	90.46/sq mi (34.93/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	13849
Area code(s)	607
FIPS code	36-76012
GNIS feature ID	0979571

Unadilla is a town located in Otsego County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 4,392 people lived there. The name "Unadilla" comes from an Iroquois word that means "meeting place."

The town of Unadilla is in the southwestern part of Otsego County. It is southwest of the city of Oneonta. The smaller village of Unadilla is also located within the southern part of the town. The town's supervisor is George DeNys, and the mayor of the village is Jason Cotten.

History of Unadilla

Depot in Unadilla, 1870

The first people settled in this area around 1770. This happened near what is now the village of Sidney, and then in Unadilla.

Both Sidney and Unadilla were destroyed during the American Revolutionary War. This war was fought between Great Britain and its 13 colonies in North America. After the war ended, the settlements were rebuilt.

The town of Unadilla was officially formed in 1792. It was created from a part of the Town of Otsego. Over time, the town became smaller as new towns were formed from its land. These new towns included Butternuts, Milford, and Oneonta in 1796. Later, Otego was formed in 1822, and more land was added to Butternuts in 1857.

In 1827, the community of Unadilla became its own separate village. This meant it had its own local government.

Perspective map of Unadilla from 1887, showing important places.

Some important historical places in Unadilla are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Unadilla Waterworks, the Russ-Johnsen Site, and the Andrew Mann Inn.

Geography of Unadilla

The town of Unadilla covers about 46.6 square miles (120.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 46.4 square miles (120.2 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers). This water includes Buck Horn Lake, which was made by people.

New York State Route 7 crosses New York State Route 8 near a place called Riverside. Interstate 88 also passes through the town for a short distance near Unadilla village. The Unadilla River flows into the Susquehanna River in the southwestern part of the town, west of Riverside.

Unadilla Town Borders

• North: The town shares a border with the Town of Butternuts in Otsego County.
• East: The eastern border is next to the Town of Otego, also in Otsego County.
• South: The southern border runs along the Susquehanna River. It is next to the Town of Sidney in Delaware County.
• West: The western border is along the Unadilla River. It is next to the towns of Bainbridge and Guilford in Chenango County.

Communities and Places in Unadilla

Here are some of the communities and important locations you can find in the Town of Unadilla:

• Buckhorn Lake – A lake in the southeastern part of Unadilla.
• Buckley Corners – A place near the northern border of the town. It is west of Unadilla Center.
• Hughston Corner – A small village (hamlet) located on the northern town border.
• Hutchinson Hill – A hill located east and southeast of Rockdale.
• Kilkenny Hill – A hill located northwest of Unadilla.
• Mount Moses – A hill in the very southwestern tip of the town.
• Riverside – A hamlet on NY-7, right by the Susquehanna River. It is across the river from Sidney.
• Rockdale – A place near the Unadilla River on NY-8. Most of it is actually in Chenango County.
• Rogers Hollow – A valley in the western part of the town.
• Sand Hill – A place near the eastern town border. It is located on Sand Creek and County Route 3A.
• Sisson Hill – A hill located northwest of Unadilla.
• South Unadilla – A hamlet southwest of the village of Unadilla.
• Unadilla – This is the main village. It is located at the southern town border on NY-7, by the Susquehanna River.
• Unadilla Center – A hamlet on County Route 3A in the northern part of the town.
• Wells Bridge – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of Unadilla on NY-7.
• Youmans Corners – A place near the eastern town border, on County Route 4.

Population and People

In 2000, there were 4,548 people living in Unadilla. These people made up 1,810 households and 1,272 families. The town had about 98 people per square mile.

About 32.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 54.8%, were married couples living together. About 23.6% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 10.1% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.

The average household had about 2.51 people. The average family had about 2.94 people.

The population was spread out by age. About 26.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.

Famous People and a Horse

Unadilla has been home to some notable individuals and even a famous horse:

• Spectacular Bid – A champion racehorse who retired at Milfer Farms. He is now in the Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.
• Edward S. Bragg – A U.S. Representative from Wisconsin and a U.S. diplomat.
• Thomas Carmichael – A businessman and lawmaker from Wisconsin.
• Billy Decker – A racing car driver.
• Edward Howell – A former member of the U.S. Congress.
• Sybil Ludington – A brave figure from the American Revolutionary War.
• Sherman Page – A member of Congress and a county judge.

See also

In Spanish: Unadilla (Nueva York) para niños