Vienna, New York facts for kids
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Vienna, New York
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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 | 95.08 sq mi (246.26 km2) |
| • Land | 61.45 sq mi (159.15 km2) |
| • Water | 33.63 sq mi (87.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,440 |
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(2016)
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5,419 |
| • Density | 88.19/sq mi (34.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13308
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-77486 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979586 |
Vienna /vaɪˈɛnə/ is a town located in Oneida County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 5,440 people lived there. The town is named after Vienna, which is the capital city of Austria. Vienna is in the western part of Oneida County.
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History of Vienna
Vienna was created from a part of the town of Camden in April 1807. It was first called "Orange," then "Bengal" soon after it was formed. Eight years later, in 1816, it got its current name, Vienna.
Geography of Vienna
Vienna covers about 94.8 square miles (246 square kilometers). Most of this is land, about 61.5 square miles (159 square kilometers). The rest, about 33.3 square miles (87 square kilometers), is water.
The town is next to Oneida Lake. Its western edge touches Oswego County. The Erie Canal runs along its southern border, close to Sylvan Beach. Fish Creek forms part of the eastern border. It flows into the Erie Canal near Sylvan Beach.
Communities and Places in Vienna
Vienna is home to several smaller communities and interesting spots. Here are some of them:
- Brockway Corners – A place southeast of Elpis.
- Dibbletown – A small community north of McConnellsville. It is located on NY 13.
- Edgewater Beach – A community on the western shore of Oneida Lake. It is north of Sylvan Beach.
- Elpis – A small community found between Maple Flats and Thompsons Corners.
- Fish Creek Landing – A community where Vienna Road and Cook Road meet.
- Hall Corners – A place northwest of Jewell.
- Jewell – A community on NY 49. It is on the northern shore of Oneida Lake.
- Long Crossing – A community west of North Bay on Route 49.
- Loomis Corners – A place north of Jewell.
- Maple Flats – A community near the western edge of the town.
- McConnellsville – A community north of Vienna village on Route 13.
- North Bay – A community west of Vienna village on Route 49.
- Pine – A community in the eastern part of the town.
- Sylvan Beach – This village is on the eastern end of Oneida Lake. It is located on Route 13.
- Thompson Corners – A community in the northwestern part of the town.
- Vienna – The main community of Vienna is where Routes 13 and 49 meet. It is north of Sylvan Beach village.
Notable Sites in Vienna
- The Grave of Capt. George Marsden – Captain Marsden was an officer who worked for General George Washington.
- The Stone Barn – A historic building in the area.
Famous People from Vienna
- Benjamin G. Paddock – He was a businessman and politician from Wisconsin. He was born in Vienna.
See also
In Spanish: Vienna (Nueva York) para niños
