Verona, New York facts for kids
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Verona
Teonatale (Oneida)
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| Town of Verona | |
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Location in Oneida County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.61 sq mi (180.30 km2) |
| • Land | 69.25 sq mi (179.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 6,293 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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6,251 |
| • Density | 90.27/sq mi (34.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13478
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-77178 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979581 |
Verona is a town in the southwestern part of Oneida County, New York, in the United States. The Haudenosaunee people, who are Native Americans, called this area Te-o-na-ta-le, which means "pine forest."
In 2010, about 6,293 people lived in Verona. The town was named after the city of Verona, Italy. Verona is located about 8 miles (13 km) south of the city of Rome.
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A Look at Verona's Past
Verona was once part of the large lands belonging to the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois League. The first European Americans started settling here in 1792, after the American Revolutionary War.
The Town of Verona was officially created in 1802. It was formed from a part of the Town of Westmoreland.
In 1993, the Oneida Nation, a Native American tribe, bought some land in Verona. They built a casino and a bingo hall on this land. By 1997, this place grew into a large resort called Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Verona's Geography and Nature
Verona covers a total area of about 69.7 square miles (180.3 km²). Most of this area, about 69.3 square miles (179.4 km²), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (0.95 km²), is water.
You can find mineral springs in Verona that have a sulfurous gas.
The western side of Verona touches Oneida Lake. It also borders Madison County. Two important routes, the New York State Thruway and the Erie Canal, both pass through the town.
People and Population in Verona
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 1,014 | — | |
| 1820 | 2,447 | 141.3% | |
| 1830 | 3,739 | 52.8% | |
| 1840 | 4,504 | 20.5% | |
| 1850 | 5,587 | 24.0% | |
| 1860 | 5,967 | 6.8% | |
| 1870 | 5,757 | −3.5% | |
| 1880 | 5,287 | −8.2% | |
| 1890 | 4,535 | −14.2% | |
| 1900 | 3,875 | −14.6% | |
| 1910 | 3,456 | −10.8% | |
| 1920 | 3,136 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 3,192 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 3,636 | 13.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,017 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 5,305 | 32.1% | |
| 1970 | 6,290 | 18.6% | |
| 1980 | 6,681 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,460 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,425 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,293 | −2.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 6,251 | −0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 6,425 people living in Verona. These people lived in 2,399 households, and 1,813 of these were families. The population density was about 92.7 people per square mile (35.8 per km²).
About 34.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.8%) were married couples. About 26.6% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age in Verona was 38 years.
Learning and Schools in Verona
Most of Verona is part of the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School District. Younger students, from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade, go to John D. George Elementary School. This school is located on Main Street in the village of Verona.
Older students, from 7th to 12th grade, attend Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School and Middle School. This main campus is on New York State Route 31 in Verona.
Some parts of Verona are also served by the Oneida City School District and the Rome City School District.
Towns and Places in Verona
Verona has many small communities and interesting spots:
- Agnes Corners – A small village southwest of Churchville.
- Blackmans Corners – A small village northeast of Verona.
- Cagwin Corners – A small village north of Verona.
- Churchville – A small village southwest of Verona Mills.
- Dumbarton – A small village on New York State Route 46 north of State Bridge.
- Durhamville, New York – A small village near the western edge of the town.
- Dams Corner – A small village southwest of Verona.
- Fish Creek Station – A small village in the northwestern part of the town, close to Verona Beach State Park.
- Goodrich Corners – A small village on the eastern edge of the town.
- Higginsville – A small village on Route 46 north of Starks Landing. In the 1800s, this place was known for building boats for the Erie Canal.
- Irish Ridge – A hill located south of Starks Landing.
- Johnnycake Hill – A hill located north of Agnes Corners.
- New London – A small village along the Erie Canal in northern Verona.
- Paradise Hill – A small village southeast of Starks Landing.
- Sconondoa – A small village on the town line in the southwestern part of Verona.
- Shepherd Hill – A hill northeast of Agnes Corners.
- Stacy Basin – A small village north of Higginsville on Route 46.
- Starks Landing – A small village on Route 46, north of Dumbarton.
- State Bridge – A small village north of Durhamville on Route 46.
- Sylvan Beach – A village on the western edge of the town, right on Oneida Lake.
- Verona – A small village that was originally called "Hand's Village." It used to have a health spa.
- Verona Beach – A small village on the shore of Oneida Lake, north of Verona Beach State Park.
- Verona Beach State Park – A state park located on Oneida Lake, a great place for outdoor activities.
- Verona Mills – A small village in the northeastern corner of the town.
- Verona Station – A small village located on Route 31, west of Verona.
See also
In Spanish: Verona (Nueva York) para niños
