Guilford, New York
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Guilford is a town in Chenango County
, New York
, United States
. The town is on the east border of the county. The population was 3,046 at the 2000 census.
in 1785.
The town was first settled around 1787. One of the first settlements were in what is now known as East Guilford, by the Mercereau brothers (who were Revolutionary War spies for George Washington). They built a mill on Guilford Creek in Indian Orchard Falls, along the Catskill Turnpike.
Guilford was formed from the town of Oxford
in 1813 as "Eastern." The name became "Guilford" in 1817. The town was called by an older name, "Fayette," for the early part of its history during the time it was in Tioga County
.
One of the most beautiful spots in Guilford is Guilford Lake, which was at one time called Guilford Pond. A tornado hit Guilford around Guilford Lake at the turn of the century, and knocked down tree limbs and trees.
However, Guilford is especially known for The Angels Inn, otherwise known as The Pillars. Unfortunately, this building in in desperate need of some tender love and care, however it is one of the most beautiful buildings in the area. It used to have a carved wooden angel that hung above the door, but it was sold in the 1950's. However, Guilford currently has a replica of the angel on display for those who want to see it.
, the town has a total area of 61.9 square miles (160.3 km²), of which, 61.7 square miles (159.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.36%) is water.
The east town line is the border of Otsego County
. The border is marked by the Unadilla River
.
New York State Route 8
is a north-south highway paralleling the Unadilla River.
of 2000, there were 3,046 people, 1,181 households, and 838 families residing in the town. The population density
was 49.4 people per square mile (19.1/km²). There were 1,462 housing units at an average density of 23.7 per square mile (9.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.64% White, 0.66% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% from other races
, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.
There were 1,181 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples
living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,681, and the median income for a family was $40,801. Males had a median income of $31,528 versus $24,742 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,536. About 10.7% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.
Chenango County, New York
Chenango County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,477. The county's name originates from an Oneida word meaning "large bull-thistle." Its county seat is Norwich.-History:...
, 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
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The town is on the east border of the county. The population was 3,046 at the 2000 census.
History
The land was purchased from the Oneida tribeOneida tribe
The Oneida are a Native American/First Nations people and are one of the five founding nations of the Iroquois Confederacy in the area of upstate New York...
in 1785.
The town was first settled around 1787. One of the first settlements were in what is now known as East Guilford, by the Mercereau brothers (who were Revolutionary War spies for George Washington). They built a mill on Guilford Creek in Indian Orchard Falls, along the Catskill Turnpike.
Guilford was formed from the town of Oxford
Oxford, New York
Oxford is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The town contains a village named Oxford. Oxford is an interior town in the south-central part of the county, southwest of the City of Norwich. At the 2000 census the town population was 3,992...
in 1813 as "Eastern." The name became "Guilford" in 1817. The town was called by an older name, "Fayette," for the early part of its history during the time it was in Tioga County
Tioga County, New York
As of the census of 2010, there were 51,125 people residing in the county, with 22,203 housing units, of these 20,350 occupied, 1,853 vacant. The population density was 98 people per square mile...
.
One of the most beautiful spots in Guilford is Guilford Lake, which was at one time called Guilford Pond. A tornado hit Guilford around Guilford Lake at the turn of the century, and knocked down tree limbs and trees.
However, Guilford is especially known for The Angels Inn, otherwise known as The Pillars. Unfortunately, this building in in desperate need of some tender love and care, however it is one of the most beautiful buildings in the area. It used to have a carved wooden angel that hung above the door, but it was sold in the 1950's. However, Guilford currently has a replica of the angel on display for those who want to see it.
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 61.9 square miles (160.3 km²), of which, 61.7 square miles (159.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.36%) is water.
The east town line is the border of Otsego County
Otsego County, New York
Otsego County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. The 2010 population was 62,259. The county seat is Cooperstown. The name Otsego is from a Mohawk word meaning "place of the rock."-History:...
. The border is marked by the Unadilla River
Unadilla River
The Unadilla River in New York State flows from south of Utica to the village of Sidney, where it flows into the Susquehanna River, which eventually empties into the Chesapeake Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean....
.
New York State Route 8
New York State Route 8
New York State Route 8 is a state highway in the central part of New York in the United States. It runs in a southwest-to-northeast direction from the Southern Tier to the northern part of Lake George. The southern terminus of the route is at an interchange with NY 17 in the town of...
is a north-south highway paralleling the Unadilla River.
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 3,046 people, 1,181 households, and 838 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 49.4 people per square mile (19.1/km²). There were 1,462 housing units at an average density of 23.7 per square mile (9.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.64% White, 0.66% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% 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 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.
There were 1,181 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% 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, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,681, and the median income for a family was $40,801. Males had a median income of $31,528 versus $24,742 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 $15,536. About 10.7% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Guilford
- East Guilford – A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town on NY-8 by the junction of County Road 35.
- Godfrey Corners – A location near the east town line, west of Mount Upton.
- Guilford – A hamlet settled around 1797. The community is in the western part of the town at the junction of County Roads 35 and 38.
- Guilford Center – A hamlet east of Guilford hamlet at the junction of County Roads 35 and 37. The Guildford Center Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic PlacesThe National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 2004. The Guilford Center CemeteryGuilford Center CemeteryGuilford Center Cemetery is a historic cemetery at Guilford Center in Chenango County, New York. The cemetery contains approximately 427 burials, with 318 markers, a third of which are fallen or broken. The earliest burial dates to 1809....
was listed in 2005. - High Bridge – A location near the east town line, northwest of Rockdale.
- Ives Settlement – A hamlet southeast of Guilford hamlet.
- Lathams Corners – A location at the east town line north of Rockwell Mills on NY-8.
- Mount UptonMount Upton, New YorkMount Upton is a hamlet on the Unadilla River in the town of Guilford in Chenango County, New York, United States....
– A hamlet in the northeast part of the town by the east town line on NY-8. - New Berlin Junction – A location south of East Guilford.
- North Guilford Corners – A location near the north town line.
- Parker – A hamlet south of Guilford Center on County Road 35.
- RockdaleRockdale, New YorkRockdale is a hamlet in the town of Guilford, Chenango County, New York. It is located on the Unadilla River.It is at latitude 42.378N, longitude 75.408W....
– A hamlet in the southeast part of the town at the east town line on NY-8. - Rockwells Mills – A hamlet in the northeast part of the town on NY-8. The Rockwells Mills Historic DistrictRockwells Mills Historic DistrictRockwells Mills Historic District is a national historic district located at Guilford in Chenango County, New York. The district includes 26 contributing buildings including approximately 20 houses with associated houses and a stone textile mill. Included is the large Italianate style Crandall...
was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. - Trestle Corners – A location near the east town line, west of Rockdale.
- Windsor Corners – A location north of Guilford hamlet, located at the junction of County Roads 36 and 37.
- Yaleville – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town on County Road 38.