Fulton, Schoharie County, New York
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Fulton is a town in Schoharie County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 1,495 at the 2000 census. Within the town of Fulton are the hamlets of Breakabeen
and Fultonham
. The town is in the center of the county and is also one of the larger towns in the county. Fulton is west of Albany
.
The town was first settled around 1715 after being purchased directly from local natives. Part of the early town was called Vroomansland after Adam Vrooman, the landowner. However, other settlers of German extraction, desiring the same land, fomented trouble with the natives.
Fulton was established from part of the Town of Middleburgh
in 1828.
, the town has a total area of 65 square miles (168.3 km²), all of it land.
The Schoharie Creek
flows through the town. Panther Creek flows eastward through the south part of Fulton to Schoharie Creek.
New York State Route 30
is a north-south highway in Fulton.
of 2000, there were 1,495 people, 499 households, and 353 families residing in the town. The population density
was 23.0 people]] per square mile (8.9/km²). There were 805 housing units at an average density of 12.4 per square mile (4.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.77% White, 8.16% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.00% from other races
, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.22% of the population.
There were 499 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples
living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the town the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 130.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,144, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $24,911 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $13,565. About 14.2% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.
Schoharie County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,582 people, 11,991 households and 8,177 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile . There were 15,915 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
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. The population was 1,495 at the 2000 census. Within the town of Fulton are the hamlets of Breakabeen
Breakabeen, New York
Breakabeen is a hamlet in the town of Fulton in Schoharie County, New York, United States. This hamlet played a role during the American Revolution and is home to a historic cemetery. Breakabeen is one of the hamlets that are situated in the Schoharie Valley...
and Fultonham
Fultonham, New York
Fultonham is a hamlet in Fulton, Schoharie County, New York, United States. Fultonham is located within the historic Schoharie Valley.Fultonham is positioned between Breakabeen and Middleburgh.-Early history:...
. The town is in the center of the county and is also one of the larger towns in the county. Fulton is west of Albany
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
.
History
The territory was in the realm of the Mohawk tribe.The town was first settled around 1715 after being purchased directly from local natives. Part of the early town was called Vroomansland after Adam Vrooman, the landowner. However, other settlers of German extraction, desiring the same land, fomented trouble with the natives.
Fulton was established from part of the Town of Middleburgh
Middleburgh, New York
Middleburgh is the name of some settlements in New York, United States:* Middleburgh , New York, in Schoharie County* Middleburgh , New York, also in Schoharie County...
in 1828.
Notable residents
- William C. BouckWilliam C. BouckWilliam Christian Bouck was an American politician from New York. He was the 13th Governor of New York from 1843 to 1844.-Life:...
, Governor of New York who lived at Bouck's IslandBouck's IslandBouck's Island is a farm near Breakabeen, New York within the town of Fulton, Schoharie County, New York near Fultonham, New York. Bouck's Island was the home of former New York governor William C. Bouck...
in near Breakabeen.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 65 square miles (168.3 km²), all of it land.
The Schoharie Creek
Schoharie Creek
Schoharie Creek in New York, USA flows north from the foot of Indian Head Mountain in the Catskill Mountains through the Schoharie Valley to the Mohawk River. It is twice impounded north of Prattsville to create New York City's Schoharie Reservoir and the Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project.Two notable...
flows through the town. Panther Creek flows eastward through the south part of Fulton to Schoharie Creek.
New York State Route 30
New York State Route 30
New York State Route 30 is a state highway in the central part of New York in the United States. It extends for from an interchange with NY 17 in the Southern Tier to the Canadian border in the state's North Country, where it continues into Quebec as Route 138. On a regional level,...
is a north-south highway in Fulton.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,495 people, 499 households, and 353 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 23.0 people]] per square mile (8.9/km²). There were 805 housing units at an average density of 12.4 per square mile (4.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.77% White, 8.16% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.00% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.22% of the population.
There were 499 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the town the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 130.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,144, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $24,911 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $13,565. About 14.2% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
Today, there is a considerable controversy about the possibility of wind turbines coming to the area. The current Supervisor of the town of Fulton is popular Democrat Phil Skowfoe. Skowfoe, who is so popular that the Republican Party in a Republican County did not field an opponent last election, supports the wind turbines. A recent poll of one-third of the citizenry showed that 60% supported the idea.Communities and locations in Fulton
- Bouck's FallsBouck's FallsBouck Falls is located in the town of Fulton, Schoharie County, New York. This waterfall is named after the family of former New York Governor William C. Bouck.- History :...
— A popular resting area. - Bouck Hollow — A location east of Schoharie Creek, in the southeast of Fulton.
- Bouck's IslandBouck's IslandBouck's Island is a farm near Breakabeen, New York within the town of Fulton, Schoharie County, New York near Fultonham, New York. Bouck's Island was the home of former New York governor William C. Bouck...
— A location on Schoharie Creek southeast of Fultonham. - BreakabeenBreakabeen, New YorkBreakabeen is a hamlet in the town of Fulton in Schoharie County, New York, United States. This hamlet played a role during the American Revolution and is home to a historic cemetery. Breakabeen is one of the hamlets that are situated in the Schoharie Valley...
— A hamlet in the south part of the town on NY-30. It was originally called "Brakabeen," by the original German settlers, meaning a flat area covered with ferns. - FultonhamFultonham, New YorkFultonham is a hamlet in Fulton, Schoharie County, New York, United States. Fultonham is located within the historic Schoharie Valley.Fultonham is positioned between Breakabeen and Middleburgh.-Early history:...
— A hamlet in the southwest part of the town on NY-30, located north of Panther Creek. - Housons Corners — A location east of Breakabeen on County Road 36.
- Max V. Shaul State ParkMax V. Shaul State ParkMax V. Shaul State Park is a small state park in Schoharie County, New York, USA. The park is located on Route 30 in the Town of Fulton.Originally named Toepath Mountain Picnic Area and Campsite, it opened on May 28, 1959....
— A state parkState parkState parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
south of Fultonham on NY-30. - Patria — A hamlet near the town center, northwest of Fultonham.
- Vintonton — A location near the northwest town line on County Road 4, west of Patria. Formerly, it was called "Vintontown."
- Vroman's NoseVroman's NoseVroman's Nose is a prominent geological feature in the town of Fulton , in Schoharie County, New York, United States. It is among the more popular hiking sites in upstate New York and is of significant historical note.-Founding and Naming:...
— A location near the east town line, east of Watsonville. - Watsonville — A hamlet northeast of Fultonham on NY-30.
- West Fulton — A hamlet southwest of Fultonham, near the south town line by the junction of County Roads 4 and 20. It was previously known as "Byrneville" and "Sapbush Hollow."