New York State Route 83
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New York State Route 83 (NY 83) is a state route located entirely in Chautauqua County
, New York
in the United States
. It extends from an intersection with U.S. Route 62 (US 62) in the hamlet
of Conewango Valley (at the Cattaraugus County
border) to NY 60
in the hamlet of Laona
, near Fredonia
. Along the way, NY 83 intersects with NY 322
at Balcom Corners and serves the village of Cherry Creek
.
NY 83 initially extended south to Frewsburg
when it was assigned as part of the 1930 renumbering. The portion of the route between Frewsburg and Conewango Valley became part of US 62 ca. 1932, resulting in the truncation of NY 83 to its current southern terminus in the 1940s.
of Conewango Valley, located in the northeastern corner of the town of Ellington
. The route heads north-northwestward, paralleling a pair of train tracks, and shortly after enters the village of Cherry Creek
, where it intersects County Route 70 (CR 70) and CR 68, respectively. Known as Main Street, it bows out to the east slightly, and subsequently takes on a due north path as it heads through the town of Cherry Creek
. A couple miles later, it reaches the hamlet of Balcom Corners (located in the town of Villenova
), a community situated at the junction of NY 83 and the western terminus of NY 322
. Here, NY 83 turns westward toward the community of Hamlet
, where it intersects with CR 72.
NY 83 begins a more erratic routing, passing between West Mud Lake and Black Pond as it enters the town of Arkwright
. For a short distance it is concurrent with CR 85, and takes on the name Black Corner Street, so named because it is located within the hamlet of Black Corners. Although this portion of NY 83 is cosigned with CR 85, it is maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
. An intersection with CR 79 is not far off, as it passes just north of the town of Arkwright
. NY 83 proceeds west-northwest until it reaches its ending terminus at NY 60
in the community of Laona
, located just west of the Arkwright town line in Pomfret
.
in the south to Laona
in the north. US 62 was extended into New York
ca. 1932, overlapping NY 83 from Frewsburg to Conewango Valley. The overlap was eliminated in the 1940s when NY 83 was truncated to its junction with US 62 in Conewango Valley.
Chautauqua County, New York
-Major highways:* Interstate 86/New York State Route 17 * Interstate 90 * U.S. Route 20* U.S. Route 62* New York State Route 5* New York State Route 39* New York State Route 60* New York State Route 394...
, New York
New York
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in the United States
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. It extends from an intersection with U.S. Route 62 (US 62) in the hamlet
Hamlet (place)
A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
of Conewango Valley (at the Cattaraugus County
Cattaraugus County, New York
Cattaraugus County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 80,317. The county seat is Little Valley.-History:...
border) to NY 60
New York State Route 60
New York State Route 60 is a north–south state highway in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at an intersection with U.S. Route 62 south of the city of Jamestown in the town of Kiantone. Its northern terminus is at a junction with NY 5...
in the hamlet of Laona
Laona, New York
Laona is a hamlet in Chautauqua County, New York, United States, near the village of Fredonia. It is part of the town of Pomfret, New York and New York State Route 60 runs through it. Laona is at an elevation of 850 ft above sea level....
, near Fredonia
Fredonia, New York
Fredonia is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 11,068 as of 2009.The Village of Fredonia is in the Town of Pomfret south of Lake Erie...
. Along the way, NY 83 intersects with NY 322
New York State Route 322
New York State Route 322 is a state highway in the Southern Tier of New York, United States. The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 83 in Balcom Corners, a hamlet within the Chautauqua County town of Villenova. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with U.S....
at Balcom Corners and serves the village of Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek (village), New York
Cherry Creek is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 551 at the 2000 census.The Village of Cherry Creek is within the Town of Cherry Creek near the east border of the county...
.
NY 83 initially extended south to Frewsburg
Frewsburg, New York
Frewsburg, New York is a small hamlet located in the Town of Carroll in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,965 at the 2000 census. The postal code is 14738 and the telephone exchange Frewsburg, New York is a small hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the...
when it was assigned as part of the 1930 renumbering. The portion of the route between Frewsburg and Conewango Valley became part of US 62 ca. 1932, resulting in the truncation of NY 83 to its current southern terminus in the 1940s.
Route description
NY 83 begins at US 62 in the hamletHamlet (place)
A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
of Conewango Valley, located in the northeastern corner of the town of Ellington
Ellington, New York
Ellington is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,639 at the 2000 census.- History :The first settler arrived around 1814.The Town of Ellington was formed in 1824 from the Town of Gerry.-Geography:...
. The route heads north-northwestward, paralleling a pair of train tracks, and shortly after enters the village of Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek (village), New York
Cherry Creek is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 551 at the 2000 census.The Village of Cherry Creek is within the Town of Cherry Creek near the east border of the county...
, where it intersects County Route 70 (CR 70) and CR 68, respectively. Known as Main Street, it bows out to the east slightly, and subsequently takes on a due north path as it heads through the town of Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek (town), New York
Cherry Creek is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,152 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from that of a small stream that flows through the town amid many cherry trees....
. A couple miles later, it reaches the hamlet of Balcom Corners (located in the town of Villenova
Villenova, New York
Villenova is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,121 at the 2000 census.The Town of Villenova is on the eastern border of the county and is southeast of Dunkirk, New York.- History :...
), a community situated at the junction of NY 83 and the western terminus of NY 322
New York State Route 322
New York State Route 322 is a state highway in the Southern Tier of New York, United States. The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 83 in Balcom Corners, a hamlet within the Chautauqua County town of Villenova. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with U.S....
. Here, NY 83 turns westward toward the community of Hamlet
Hamlet, New York
Hamlet, New York is a hamlet located in the Town of Villenova in Chautauqua County, New York, USA. It has a population of approximately 80 and is at an elevation of 1398 ft above sea level....
, where it intersects with CR 72.
NY 83 begins a more erratic routing, passing between West Mud Lake and Black Pond as it enters the town of Arkwright
Arkwright, New York
Arkwright is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,126. The town is named after Richard Arkwright, the inventor of a spinning device....
. For a short distance it is concurrent with CR 85, and takes on the name Black Corner Street, so named because it is located within the hamlet of Black Corners. Although this portion of NY 83 is cosigned with CR 85, it is maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
New York State Department of Transportation
The New York State Department of Transportation is responsible for the development and operation of highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities in the U.S...
. An intersection with CR 79 is not far off, as it passes just north of the town of Arkwright
Arkwright, New York
Arkwright is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,126. The town is named after Richard Arkwright, the inventor of a spinning device....
. NY 83 proceeds west-northwest until it reaches its ending terminus at NY 60
New York State Route 60
New York State Route 60 is a north–south state highway in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at an intersection with U.S. Route 62 south of the city of Jamestown in the town of Kiantone. Its northern terminus is at a junction with NY 5...
in the community of Laona
Laona, New York
Laona is a hamlet in Chautauqua County, New York, United States, near the village of Fredonia. It is part of the town of Pomfret, New York and New York State Route 60 runs through it. Laona is at an elevation of 850 ft above sea level....
, located just west of the Arkwright town line in Pomfret
Pomfret, New York
Pomfret is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 14,703 at the 2000 census.The Town of Pomfret lies in the north-central part of the county, south of Dunkirk, New York.- History :...
.
History
NY 83 was assigned as part of the 1930 renumbering of state highways in New York to an alignment extending from FrewsburgFrewsburg, New York
Frewsburg, New York is a small hamlet located in the Town of Carroll in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,965 at the 2000 census. The postal code is 14738 and the telephone exchange Frewsburg, New York is a small hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the...
in the south to Laona
Laona, New York
Laona is a hamlet in Chautauqua County, New York, United States, near the village of Fredonia. It is part of the town of Pomfret, New York and New York State Route 60 runs through it. Laona is at an elevation of 850 ft above sea level....
in the north. US 62 was extended into 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...
ca. 1932, overlapping NY 83 from Frewsburg to Conewango Valley. The overlap was eliminated in the 1940s when NY 83 was truncated to its junction with US 62 in Conewango Valley.