Warsaw, New York facts for kids
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Warsaw, New York
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Monument Circle Historic District
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Location within Wyoming County and New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming County |
| Founded | 1804 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.47 sq mi (91.86 km2) |
| • Land | 35.42 sq mi (91.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) 0.14% |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,316 |
| • Density | 150.10/sq mi (57.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14569
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-121-78344 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0968827 |
Warsaw is a town in Wyoming County, New York, in the U.S. state of New York. In 2020, about 5,316 people lived there. It is located about 37 miles southeast of Buffalo and southwest of Rochester. The town might have been named after Warsaw, Poland.
The Town of Warsaw is in the middle of Wyoming County. It includes a village also called Warsaw. This village is the main government center, or county seat, for Wyoming County.
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History of Warsaw
The Town of Warsaw was started in 1803. It was formed from a larger area called the Town of Batavia. Later, parts of Warsaw were used to create other towns. In 1812, the Town of Middlebury was formed. In 1814, the Town of Gainesville was also created from Warsaw's land.
Warsaw's Role in Abolitionism
Before the American Civil War, Warsaw was an important place for people who wanted to end slavery. These people were called abolitionists. Warsaw's local anti-slavery group started in 1833. This was the same year a national group, the American Anti-Slavery Society, was formed.
Many homes and churches in Warsaw helped enslaved people escape to freedom. This secret network was known as the Underground Railroad. In 1839, a political party called the Liberty Party was started in Warsaw. This party worked to stop slavery through laws. Famous abolitionists like Seth M. Gates and Augustus Frank from Warsaw served in the United States Congress. An anti-slavery newspaper, The American Citizen, was also printed in Warsaw.
Geography of Warsaw
The town of Warsaw covers about 35.5 square miles (91.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Oatka Creek is a stream that flows north through the town. U.S. Route 20A is a main road that goes through Warsaw.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,658 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,474 | 49.2% | |
| 1840 | 2,841 | 14.8% | |
| 1850 | 2,624 | −7.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,958 | 12.7% | |
| 1870 | 3,143 | 6.3% | |
| 1880 | 3,227 | 2.7% | |
| 1890 | 4,468 | 38.5% | |
| 1900 | 4,341 | −2.8% | |
| 1910 | 4,308 | −0.8% | |
| 1920 | 4,396 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 4,361 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 4,452 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,585 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,803 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,721 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,074 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,342 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,423 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,064 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,316 | 5.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,423 people living in Warsaw. There were 2,113 households, and 1,354 families. About 31.4% of households had children under 18. Most people in Warsaw were White (97.29%).
The average age of people in Warsaw was 39 years old.
Places in the Town of Warsaw
- East Warsaw – A community located east of the main village.
- Monument Circle Historic District – An area with important historical buildings. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Newburg – A small community near the southern border of the town.
- Oatka – A small community southeast of Warsaw village.
- Perry - Warsaw Municipal Airport (01G) – An airport for small planes, east of the village.
- Pierce Corners – A settlement in the northwest part of the town.
- Rock Glen – A small community south of Warsaw village.
- Seth M. Gates House – A house with historical importance in Warsaw.
- South Warsaw – A small community south of Warsaw.
- Thompsons Crossing – A small community in the northwest part of the town.
- Warsaw – The main village in the town, located on Route 20A.
Schools in Warsaw
Most children in Warsaw go to schools in the Warsaw Central School District. Other parts of the town are served by the Wyoming Central School District, Perry Central School District, and Letchworth Central School District.
Famous People from Warsaw
Many notable people have connections to Warsaw:
- James C. Adamson – A former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Army Colonel.
- Barber Conable – A United States Congressman for ten terms and later the President of the World Bank.
- James Rood Doolittle – A U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
- Augustus Frank – A United States Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
- Merrill Edwards Gates – A former president of Rutgers College and Amherst College.
- Seth M. Gates – A former U.S. Congressman.
- Andrew J. Lorish – A soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions in the American Civil War.
- Diann Roffe – A former World Cup alpine ski racer.
See also
- In Spanish: Warsaw (Nueva York) para niños
