Villenova, New York facts for kids
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Villenova, New York
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Location in Chautauqua County and New York
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 Villenova, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.20 sq mi (93.77 km2) |
| • Land | 36.09 sq mi (93.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,053 |
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(2021)
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1,048 |
| • Density | 29.64/sq mi (11.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-013-77530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979587 |
| Website | https://www.villenovany.org/ |
Villenova is a small town located in Chautauqua County, New York. In 2020, about 1,053 people lived there. The town is found on the eastern edge of the county, southeast of the city of Dunkirk.
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Exploring Villenova's Past
The area that is now Villenova was first settled around 1809. The town of Villenova was officially created in 1823. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Hanover.
Villenova's Location and Landscape
Villenova covers a total area of about 93.8 square kilometers (or 36.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Two main roads cross in Villenova: New York State Route 83 and New York State Route 322. They meet at a spot called Balcom Corners.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
Villenova shares its eastern border with the town of Dayton, which is in Cattaraugus County. To the west, you'll find the town of Arkwright. The town of Hanover is to the north, and Cherry Creek is to the south.
How Many People Live in Villenova?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,126 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,655 | 47.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,536 | −7.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,514 | −1.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,401 | −7.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,446 | 3.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,242 | −14.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,206 | −2.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,140 | −5.5% | |
| 1920 | 961 | −15.7% | |
| 1930 | 917 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 877 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 888 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 969 | 9.1% | |
| 1970 | 970 | 0.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,061 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,065 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,121 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,110 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,053 | −5.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,048 | −5.6% | |
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The population of Villenova has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,121 people living in the town. By 2020, the population was 1,053.
Places and Communities in Villenova
Villenova has several small communities and interesting spots:
- Balcom – A small village area located on State Route 83.
- Balcom Corners – Another small village area, just east of Balcom. This is where Routes 83 and 322 meet.
- East Mud Lake – A small lake found north of Wango.
- Hamlet – A village area on Route 83, located in the southwest part of the town.
- Skunks Corners – A village area right on the eastern border of the town.
- Town Corners – A specific spot in the very southwest corner of Villenova.
- Wango – A village area in the northern part of the town.
- West Branch Conewango Creek – A small stream that flows through the eastern part of the town. This creek eventually joins the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania.
- West Mud Lake – A small lake located on the western border of the town, near Route 83.
- Wrights Corners – A location north of the Balcom village area.
Famous People from Villenova
Some notable people have connections to Villenova:
- Albert Cole Hopkins was born in Villenova. He later became a U.S. Congressman for Pennsylvania.
- Jarvis T. Wright (1830-1886), a businessman and state legislator from Wisconsin, was also born here.
- Nick Langworthy, who is currently the chairman of the New York State Republican Committee, lived in or near Villenova during his high school years.
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Location of Villenova in Chautauqua County, New York
See also
In Spanish: Villenova (Nueva York) para niños
