Wethersfield, New York facts for kids
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Wethersfield, New York
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Location within Wyoming County and New York
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 Wethersfield, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.12 sq mi (93.54 km2) |
| • Land | 35.81 sq mi (92.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 883 |
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861 |
| • Density | 24.04/sq mi (9.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-81325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979631 |
Wethersfield is a small town in Wyoming County, New York. It is located in the middle of the county. In 2000, about 891 people lived there.
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History of Wethersfield
The town of Wethersfield was created in 1823. It was formed from a part of the Town of Orangeville. The town got its name from settlers who came from Wethersfield, Connecticut.
Geography of Wethersfield
Wethersfield covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.8 square miles (92.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water.
The town is home to 35 large wind turbines. These turbines are from General Electric and sit on top of a hill. They are about 2060 feet (628 meters) above sea level. You can see them from several roads, including NY Route 78.
People of Wethersfield
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,179 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,728 | 46.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,489 | −13.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,583 | 6.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,219 | −23.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,311 | 7.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,032 | −21.3% | |
| 1900 | 927 | −10.2% | |
| 1910 | 928 | 0.1% | |
| 1920 | 744 | −19.8% | |
| 1930 | 641 | −13.8% | |
| 1940 | 616 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 616 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 650 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 674 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 674 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 794 | 17.8% | |
| 2000 | 891 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 883 | −0.9% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 861 | −2.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 891 people living in Wethersfield. There were 323 households, and 248 of these were families. The population density was about 24.9 people per square mile (9.6 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Wethersfield were White (96.75%). A small number were African American (1.01%) or Asian (1.12%). About 1.01% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (63.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.76 people.
The age of people in town varied. About 29.1% were under 18 years old. About 29.2% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age was 36 years.
Communities and Places in Wethersfield
Wethersfield has several small communities and important spots:
- Camp O'Ryan – This was once a rifle range for the New York National Guard. It is now abandoned. You can find it on Wethersfield Road.
- Eastmans Corners – This spot is located near the center of the town.
- Hermitage – A small village, or hamlet, found on Route 78. It is close to the eastern edge of the town.
- Poplar Tree Corners – Another hamlet located on Wethersfield Road. It is on the northern border of the town.
- Smith's Corners – A hamlet on Route 78 in the southwestern part of town.
- Union Corners – This hamlet is on Wethersfield Road, along the western border of the town.
- Wethersfield Springs – A hamlet on Wethersfield Road in the northern part of town. It is located by East Koy Creek.
News and Media
The radio station WLKK is licensed to Wethersfield. This station has a long history. It is often used to broadcast to the larger Buffalo radio market.
Famous People from Wethersfield
Some notable people have connections to Wethersfield:
- Don Bosseler – A retired NFL fullback. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
- James Rood Doolittle – He was a District Attorney for Wyoming County, NY. He also served as a U.S. Senator for Wisconsin.
- John Morgan – A member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Jefferson F. Wescott – Another member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Walter S. Wescott – He was a member of both the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Wethersfield (Nueva York) para niños
