Western, New York facts for kids
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Western, 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 | 54.67 sq mi (141.60 km2) |
| • Land | 51.21 sq mi (132.62 km2) |
| • Water | 3.46 sq mi (8.97 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,951 |
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(2016)
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1,945 |
| • Density | 37.98/sq mi (14.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-79862 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979620 |
Western is a small town in Oneida County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,951 people lived here.
The Town of Western is located inside Oneida County. It is found north of the city of Rome.
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History of Western
People first started settling in the area around 1789. The Town of Western was officially created in 1797. It was formed from a part of the Town of Steuben. Later, in 1811, a section of Western was used to create the newer Town of Lee.
Life in Western Today
Western is a quiet community. The Western Town Library offers fun programs for both kids and adults. There is also a local historical society. They host talks and events for people interested in the town's past.
There are two churches in the area. The First Presbyterian Church is in Westernville. The United Methodist Church is in North Western.
The town used to have an event called Heritage Days. The last one was held in 2012.
Western is also important because it was the second home of General William Floyd. He was a very important person in American history. He is also buried here. If you want to learn more about Westernville's history, you can contact Veronica Murphy.
Geography of Western
The town of Western covers about 54.7 square miles (141.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 51.4 square miles (132.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.3 square miles (8.97 square kilometers), is water.
A large lake called Delta Reservoir is mostly located in the southwestern part of the town. It is also known as Delta Lake.
Population of Western
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 1,493 | — | |
| 1810 | 2,416 | 61.8% | |
| 1820 | 2,237 | −7.4% | |
| 1830 | 2,419 | 8.1% | |
| 1840 | 3,488 | 44.2% | |
| 1850 | 2,524 | −27.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,197 | −13.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,423 | 10.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,264 | −6.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,817 | −19.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,621 | −10.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,355 | −16.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,061 | −21.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,139 | 7.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,103 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,352 | 22.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,611 | 19.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,072 | 28.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,954 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,057 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,029 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,951 | −3.8% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,945 | −0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,029 people living in Western. These people lived in 752 households. About 573 of these were families.
The average household had about 2.70 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
About 27.1% of the people in town were under 18 years old. About 13.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Western was 38 years old.
Places in Western
Here are some of the communities and interesting spots you can find in the Town of Western:
- Beartown – A small village near the western edge of the town. It is north of Delta Lake.
- Buck Hill – A high point or hill located north of Westernville.
- Carmichael Hill – Another small village near the eastern town line. It is north of Big Brook.
- Clark Hill – An elevated area northeast of Westernville.
- Big Brook – A small village near the eastern border of the town.
- Delta Reservoir – A large body of water in the southwestern part of the town.
- Delta Lake State Park – A park located on the south side of Delta Lake. It's a great place for outdoor activities.
- Dopp Hill – A hill located west of Gifford Hill.
- Dunbar – A village near the northern town line, along NY 46.
- Frenchville – A village northeast of Westernville, also on Route 46.
- Gifford Hill – A high point located south of Westernville.
- Haynes Hill – A hill located east of West Branch.
- Hillside – A village northwest of North Western, on Route 46.
- Meszler Hill – An elevated area north of Carmichael Hill.
- North Western – A village north of Frenchville, on Route 46.
- Quaker Hill – A hill located northwest of Westernville.
- Tripp Pinnacle – A high peak located north of Westernville.
- Westernville – A main village at the eastern end of Delta Lake, on Route 46.
- Woods Valley – A place where people go skiing, located in the southwestern part of the town.
Notable People from Western
- George Washington Gale lived on a farm here in the 1820s. He taught students who wanted to become ministers. These students, like Theodore Weld and Charles Grandison Finney, helped him with farm work. This farm was an early version of the Oneida Institute of Science and Industry, which Gale later started in Whitesboro.
See also
In Spanish: Western (Nueva York) para niños
