Unadilla (town), New York
Encyclopedia
Unadilla is a town
located in Otsego County
, New York
, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 4,548. The name is derived from an Iroquois
word for "meeting place."
The Town of Unadilla is located in the southwest corner of the county, southwest of the City of Oneonta
. The Village of Unadilla
is located in south part of the town
.
(in adjacent Delaware County), followed by Unadilla. Both Sidney and Unadilla were destroyed during the American Revolution
and were re-established after the war.
The town was formed from part of the Town of Otsego
in 1792. Later the size of the town was reduced by the formation of new towns: Butternuts
, Milford
, and Oneonta
in 1796, Otego (town)
, New York
in 1822, and an addition to Butternuts in 1857.
In 1827, the community of Unadilla set itself off from the town by incorporating as a village.
, the town has a total area of 46.6 square miles (120.8 km²), of which, 46.4 square miles (120.2 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (0.51%) is water. This includes the artificially created Buck Horn Lake
.
New York State Route 7
intersects New York State Route 8
by Riverside. Interstate 88
passes briefly through the town at Unadilla village.
The Unadilla River flows into the Susquehanna River at the southwest corner of the town, west of Riverside.
of 2000, there were 4,548 people, 1,810 households, and 1,272 families residing in the town. The population density
was 98.0 people per square mile (37.8/km²). There were 2,101 housing units at an average density of 45.3 per square mile (17.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.14% White, 0.86% Black or African American
, 0.24% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races
, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.
There were 1,810 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,619, and the median income for a family was $40,556. Males had a median income of $29,817 versus $21,732 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $16,908. About 9.6% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
located in 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:...
, 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...
, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 4,548. The name is derived from an Iroquois
Iroquois
The Iroquois , also known as the Haudenosaunee or the "People of the Longhouse", are an association of several tribes of indigenous people of North America...
word for "meeting place."
The Town of Unadilla is located in the southwest corner of the county, southwest of the City of Oneonta
Oneonta, New York
Oneonta is a city in southern Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, had a population of 13,901. Its nickname is "City of the Hills." While the word "oneonta" is of undetermined origin, it is popularly believed to mean "place of open rocks" in the Iroquois language...
. The Village of Unadilla
Unadilla (village), New York
Unadilla is a village located in the Town of Unadilla in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,127 at the 2000 census.The Village of Unadilla is located in the south part of the town, southwest of Oneonta...
is located in south part of the town
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
.
History
The first settlement occurred around 1770 in the area of SidneySidney (village), New York
Sidney is a village in Delaware County, New York, USA. The population was 4,068 at the 2000 census.The Village of Sidney is in west part of the Town of Sidney.-History:The village was named for Admiral Sir Sidney Smith.-Geography:...
(in adjacent Delaware County), followed by Unadilla. Both Sidney and Unadilla were destroyed during the American Revolution
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
and were re-established after the war.
The town was formed from part of the Town of Otsego
Otsego, New York
Otsego is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,904 at the 2000 census. The town is named after a lake on its border.The Town of Otsego is in the north central part of the county.- History :...
in 1792. Later the size of the town was reduced by the formation of new towns: Butternuts
Butternuts, New York
Butternuts is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 1,792. The town name is derived from a stream flowing through the town....
, Milford
Milford (town), New York
Milford is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 2,938 at the 2000 census.In the Town of Milford is a village called Milford...
, and Oneonta
Oneonta (town), New York
Oneonta is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 4,994 at the 2000 census.The Town of Oneonta surrounds the City of Oneonta which has a population of 13,791. The meaning of the native word "oneonta" is City of the Hills....
in 1796, Otego (town)
Otego (town), New York
Otego is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,183 at the 2000 census. The name is a native word meaning "where there is fire."The Town of Otego is on the south border of the county and contains a village called Otego...
, 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...
in 1822, and an addition to Butternuts in 1857.
In 1827, the community of Unadilla set itself off from the town by incorporating as a village.
Notable residents
- Sybil LudingtonSybil LudingtonSybil Ludington , daughter of Col. Henry Ludington, was a heroine of the American Revolutionary War who became famous for her night ride on April 26, 1777 to alert American colonial forces to the approach of enemy troops...
, Revolutionary War Figure. - Sherman PageSherman PageSherman Page was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in Cheshire, Connecticut, Page attended the common schools.He taught school in Coventry, New York, in 1799.He studied law....
, member of Congress and county judge. - Edward S. BraggEdward S. BraggEdward Stuyvesant Bragg was a Democratic politician, lawyer and Union Army general from Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1877 to 1883 and from 1885 to 1887 and subsequently served as a foreign diplomat.-Early life and career:Born in Unadilla, New York, Bragg attended...
, U.S. Representative from WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
and U.S. diplomat. - Spectacular BidSpectacular BidSpectacular Bid was an American Thoroughbred race horse. "The Bid" as he was known was one of the most dominant gallopers of his time...
, Milfer Farms, retired champion racehorse in the Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
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 46.6 square miles (120.8 km²), of which, 46.4 square miles (120.2 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (0.51%) is water. This includes the artificially created Buck Horn Lake
Buck Horn Lake
Buck Horn Lake is a small private lake in the Southern Tier region of upstate New York. It is located in the town of Unadilla, approximately northwest of New York City and west of Albany. There are around 35 houses on the lake, most being summer homes and camps. Buck Horn is a man-made lake,...
.
New York State Route 7
New York State Route 7
New York State Route 7 is a 180-mile long New York State Highway that runs from the New York/Pennsylvania border south of Binghamton, New York to the New York/Vermont border east of Hoosick. Most of the road runs along the Susquehanna Valley, closely paralleling Interstate 88 throughout...
intersects 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...
by Riverside. Interstate 88
Interstate 88 (east)
Interstate 88 is an intrastate Interstate Highway entirely within the U.S. state of New York. Its western end is at Interstate 81 in Binghamton and its eastern end is at Interstate 90 in Schenectady. It serves as an important connector route from Albany to Binghamton, Elmira , and...
passes briefly through the town at Unadilla village.
The Unadilla River flows into the Susquehanna River at the southwest corner of the town, west of Riverside.
The Unadilla town lines
- The northern line borders the Town of ButternutsButternuts, New YorkButternuts is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 1,792. The town name is derived from a stream flowing through the town....
in Otsego County. - The eastern line borders the Town of OtegoOtego (town), New YorkOtego is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,183 at the 2000 census. The name is a native word meaning "where there is fire."The Town of Otego is on the south border of the county and contains a village called Otego...
in Otsego County. - The southern line lies along Susquehanna RiverSusquehanna RiverThe Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
, bordering the Town of SidneySidney (town), New YorkSidney is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 6,109 at the 2000 census.The Town of Sidney contains a village with the name Sidney...
in Delaware CountyDelaware County, New YorkDelaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of 2010 the population was 47,980. The county seat is Delhi. It is named after the Delaware River, which was named in honor of Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, appointed governor of Virginia in 1609.-History:When counties...
. - The western line lies along the Unadilla RiverUnadilla RiverThe 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....
, bordering the towns of BainbridgeBainbridge (town), New YorkBainbridge is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 3,401 at the 2000 census.The Town of Bainbridge has a village of Bainbridge located within it...
and GuilfordGuilford, New YorkGuilford 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.- History :The land was purchased from the Oneida tribe in 1785.The town was first settled around 1787...
in Chenango CountyChenango County, New YorkChenango 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:...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,548 people, 1,810 households, and 1,272 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 98.0 people per square mile (37.8/km²). There were 2,101 housing units at an average density of 45.3 per square mile (17.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.14% White, 0.86% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.57% 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 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.
There were 1,810 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% 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, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,619, and the median income for a family was $40,556. Males had a median income of $29,817 versus $21,732 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 $16,908. About 9.6% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in the Town of Unadilla
- Buckhorn Lake – A lake in the southeast part of Unadilla.
- Buckley Corners – A location near the north town line, west of Unadilla Center.
- Hughston Corner – A hamlet on the north town line.
- Riverside – A hamlet on NY-7 at the Susquehanna River, opposite the SidneySidney, New YorkSidney in the U.S. state of New York may refer to a town in Delaware County, or the village contained in the town.*Sidney , New York*Sidney , New York...
, New YorkNew YorkNew 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...
. - Rockdale – A location near the Unadilla River on NY-8, mostly in Chenango County.
- Rogers Hollow – A valley in the western part of the town.
- Sand Hill – A location near the east town line, located on Sand Creek and County Route 3A.
- South Unadilla – A hamlet southwest of Unadilla village.
- UnadillaUnadilla (village), New YorkUnadilla is a village located in the Town of Unadilla in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,127 at the 2000 census.The Village of Unadilla is located in the south part of the town, southwest of Oneonta...
– The Village of Unadilla is located at the south town line on NY-7 at the Susquehanna River. - Unadilla Center – A hamlet on County Route 3A in the north part of the town.
- Wells Bridge – A hamlet in the southeast corner of Unadilla on NY-7.
- Youmans Corners – A location near the east town line, on County Route 4.