West Bloomfield, New York facts for kids
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West Bloomfield, New York
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 West Bloomfield, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.50 sq mi (66.05 km2) |
| • Land | 25.46 sq mi (65.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,760  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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2,746 |
| • Density | 98.54/sq mi (38.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
14585 (W. Bloomfield) & 14475 (Ionia)
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-79356 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979618 |
West Bloomfield is a small town in Ontario County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 2,760 people lived there.
The Town of West Bloomfield is on the western edge of Ontario County. It is located south of the City of Rochester. It sits next to the Town of East Bloomfield.
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History of West Bloomfield
This area was once the home of the Seneca Nation. People believe that three Seneca villages were located here. Even today, when farmers plow their fields, they often find old arrowheads and other items.
The first Europeans to visit this land were members of the Jesuits. They came in the 1600s during their travels west.
People started settling here around 1789. The Town of West Bloomfield was officially created in 1833. It was formed from a part of the Town of Bloomfield.
The West Bloomfield Congregational Church started in 1799. Its members first met on a hill. Later, in 1806, a church building was put on that hill. The current building was built in 1875.
The town was home to the Batavia Branch Rail Line. People also called it the "Peanut Line". This railroad brought a lot of business to the town for nearly 100 years. It was built in 1853. The line connected Batavia and Canandaigua. It had stops in West Bloomfield and its small community of Ionia.
There was also a bridge built over what is now NY-64. This bridge was on the eastern side of town. The railroad offered daily trips for both goods and people. It helped the town grow a lot. But in 1939, the train service stopped. More people were using cars, and the railroad was not making enough money.
Two important buildings in West Bloomfield are on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Ontario and Livingston Mutual Insurance Office and the John and Mary Dickson House.
Geography of West Bloomfield
West Bloomfield covers about 25.5 square miles (66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
West Bloomfield is the second smallest town in Ontario County by size.
The western edge of the town is the border of Livingston County. This border is formed by Honeoye Creek.
Two main roads, US Route 20 and New York State Route 5, go through the town together. New York State Route 64 is near the eastern border. New York State Route 65 is in the northwest part of West Bloomfield.
The town is located between the Hopper Hills to the south and the Bristol Hills to the north. From high points in the town, you can see great views of the Finger Lakes Region. This includes Honeoye Lake and Canandaigua Lake.
Population in West Bloomfield
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,094 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,698 | −18.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,646 | −3.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,651 | 0.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,713 | 3.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,481 | −13.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,306 | −11.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,181 | −9.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,113 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,040 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,068 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,155 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,444 | 25.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,990 | 37.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,281 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,536 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,549 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,466 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,760 | 11.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,746 | 11.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,549 people living in West Bloomfield. The population density was about 99.9 people per square mile.
The average age of people in the town was 40 years old. About 24.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
Notable People from West Bloomfield
- Joseph H. Bottum – He was a state senator in South Dakota.
- John Dickson – He was a US Congressman.
- Anna Gertrude Hall – She was an author and a librarian.
Communities and Locations in West Bloomfield
- Bush Corner – This is a small community, called a hamlet. It is east of West Bloomfield village on US-20.
- Factory Hollow – This is a place with historical importance.
- Ionia – This is another hamlet. It is located on NY-64 in the northeast part of the town.
- Millers Corners – This is a historic place also known as "Taylorville." It was in the northeast part of West Bloomfield. It was later renamed "Taylorsville," and then "Ionia."
- North Bloomfield – This hamlet is at the western town line. It is northwest of West Bloomfield village and is on NY-65.
- West Bloomfield – This is the main hamlet of West Bloomfield. It is located on US-20/NY-5.
- West Bloomfield Station – This is a historic location related to the old railroad.
See also
In Spanish: West Bloomfield (Nueva York) para niños
