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'''Weedsport''' is a [[village (New York)|village]] in [[Cayuga County, |
'''Weedsport''' is a [[village (New York)|village]] in [[Cayuga County, New York]], United States. The population was 1,815 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3679015| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212185042/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3679015| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Weedsport village, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=November 17, 2014}}</ref> The name is from Elihu and Edward Weed, merchants who helped found the village.<ref>{{Cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vhQZAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA194 |title=Brigham's General Directory of Auburn, Weedsport, Port Byron, Union Springs, Aurora, Moravia and Cayuga |chapter=History of Weedsport |first=Solomon |last=Giles |editor-first=A. DeLancey |editor-last=Brigham |publisher=W. J. Moses' Publishing House |page=194 |year=1863 |access-date=June 11, 2020 |via=Google Books}}</ref> Weedsport is in the town of [[Brutus, New York|Brutus]], west of [[Syracuse, New York|Syracuse]]. It was a port on the [[Erie Canal]]. [[Whitford's Airport]] is north of the village in the town of [[Cato (town), New York|Cato]]. |
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==History== |
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Weedsport was within the [[Central New York Military Tract]]. The village was originally named "Weed's Basin" because the town had a basin (boat turnaround) during the Erie Canal era. The name was then changed to Weedsport. |
Weedsport was within the [[Central New York Military Tract]]. The village was originally named "Weed's Basin" because the town had a basin (boat turnaround) during the Erie Canal era. The name was then changed to Weedsport. |
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[[File:Weedsport, N.Y. 1885. LOC 75694869.jpg|thumb|[[Perspective map]] of Weedsport and list of landmarks from 1885 by [[L.R. Burleigh]]]] |
[[File:Weedsport, N.Y. 1885. LOC 75694869.jpg|thumb|[[Perspective map]] of Weedsport and list of landmarks from 1885 by [[L.R. Burleigh]]]] |
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During the Eire Canal era, Weedsport competed with the neighboring village, [[Port Byron, New York|Port Byron]], to be an entry port for the city of Auburn. The two villages competed economically until both fell under financial troubles during the closing of their respective ports (a friendly rivalry remains to this day, mostly in local sports). |
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The village was incorporated in 1831. |
The village was incorporated in 1831. |
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Weedsport Elementary School was built in 1908. Renovations to the elementary school in 1986 added more classrooms, a gymnasium, and a homemaking facility. [[Weedsport Junior/Senior High School]] was built in 1957 and later expanded in 1967 and 2005.<ref>[http://hawk.flls.org/weedsport/titlefinley3.html "Weedsport-Brutus A Brief History" by Howard J. Finley]</ref> |
Weedsport Elementary School was built in 1908. Renovations to the elementary school in 1986 added more classrooms, a gymnasium, and a homemaking facility. [[Weedsport Junior/Senior High School]] was built in 1957 and later expanded in 1967 and 2005.<ref>[http://hawk.flls.org/weedsport/titlefinley3.html "Weedsport-Brutus A Brief History" by Howard J. Finley]</ref> |
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The [[Centreport Aqueduct]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2000.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref> The [[First Baptist Church of Weedsport]] was listed in 2002, the [[Orrin W. Burritt House]] in 2007, and the [[Frank and Eliza Tryon House]] in 2014.<ref name="nris"/><ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/listings/20140530.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date= |
The [[Centreport Aqueduct]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2000.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref> The [[First Baptist Church of Weedsport]] was listed in 2002, the [[Orrin W. Burritt House]] in 2007, and the [[Frank and Eliza Tryon House]] in 2014.<ref name="nris"/><ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/listings/20140530.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=May 30, 2014|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties |publisher=National Park Service}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Weedsport is located at {{Coord|43|3|N|76|34|W|type:city}} (43.0488, -76.5628).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/ |
Weedsport is located at {{Coord|43|3|N|76|34|W|type:city}} (43.0488, -76.5628).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|2.53|km2|disp=flip}}, all |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|2.53|km2|disp=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> |
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[[New York State Route 31]] and [[New York State Route 34]] intersect in |
[[New York State Route 31]] and [[New York State Route 34]] intersect in Weedsport. The [[Interstate 90 in New York|New York State Thruway]] passes just north of the village, with access from Exit 40. The [[Erie Canal]] once passed through Weedsport but now follows the [[Seneca River (New York)|Seneca River]] one mile north of the village. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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[[File:Weedsport Free Library, New York.jpg|thumb|left|Weedsport Free Library]] |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,017 people, 767 households, and 524 families residing in the village. The |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,017 people, 767 households, and 524 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|2,069.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 809 housing units at an average density of {{convert|830.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.00% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.00% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.00% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.00% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.00% of the population. |
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There were 767 households out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.10. |
There were 767 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.10. |
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In the village, the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males. |
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males. |
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The median income for a household in the village was $40,331, and the median income for a family was $45,673. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $25,625 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $18,102. About 4.1% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the village was $40,331, and the median income for a family was $45,673. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $25,625 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $18,102. About 4.1% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Popular culture== |
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Weedsport was mentioned in Episode 379 of the [[comedy]] [[advice column|advice]] [[podcast]] ''[[My Brother, My Brother and Me]]'', "6969 Cool Street", where a lengthy discussion was had with regard to [[Cannabis culture|the town's name]] and the [[69 (sex position)|titular address]] being located therein.<ref name="My Brother, My Brother and Me">{{cite web |title=Episode 379: 6969 Cool Street |url=https://maximumfun.org/episodes/my-brother-my-brother-and-me/mbmbam-379-6969-cool-street/ |website=Maximum Fun |language=en}}</ref> As a result, the address itself became an [[internet meme]].<ref>{{cite web |title=6969 Cool Street |url=https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/6969-cool-street/ |website=Know Your Meme |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Notable people== |
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* [[Justus D. Barnes]], |
* [[Justus D. Barnes]], silent film actor who played a major role in ''[[The Great Train Robbery (1903 film)|The Great Train Robbery]]'' |
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* [[Stacey Castor]], murderer |
* [[Stacey Castor]], murderer |
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* [[William J. Cornwell]], New York lawyer and legislator |
* [[William J. Cornwell]], New York lawyer and legislator |
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* [[Jay Faatz]], [[Major League Baseball]] |
* [[Jay Faatz]], [[Major League Baseball]] first baseman |
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* [[James S. Havens]], lawyer, [[United States House of Representatives|Congressman]] and [[Eastman Kodak]] executive |
* [[James S. Havens]], lawyer, [[United States House of Representatives|Congressman]] and [[Eastman Kodak]] executive |
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* [[George R. Hudson]], Illinois businessman and politician |
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* [[Ed Murphy (pitcher)|Ed Murphy]], Major League Baseball |
* [[Ed Murphy (pitcher)|Ed Murphy]], Major League Baseball pitcher |
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* [[Chauncey Purple]], Wisconsin businessman and legislator |
* [[Chauncey Purple]], Wisconsin businessman and legislator |
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* [http://villageofweedsport.org Village of Weedsport official website] |
* [http://villageofweedsport.org Village of Weedsport official website] |
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* [http://www.wnyrails.net/cities/weedsport.html Railroad Stations in Weedsport] |
* [http://www.wnyrails.net/cities/weedsport.html Railroad Stations in Weedsport] |
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* [http://weedsportpresbyterian.com/ Weedsport Presbyterian Church] |
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Latest revision as of 06:46, 23 August 2024
Weedsport, New York | |
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Coordinates: 43°3′N 76°34′W / 43.050°N 76.567°W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Cayuga |
Town | Brutus |
Government | |
• Mayor | Tom "Rabbit" Winslow |
Area | |
• Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
• Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,788 |
• Density | 1,831.97/sq mi (707.58/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 13166 |
Area code | 315 |
FIPS code | 36-79015[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 0969005[3] |
Website | villageofweedsport |
Weedsport is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,815 at the 2010 census.[4] The name is from Elihu and Edward Weed, merchants who helped found the village.[5] Weedsport is in the town of Brutus, west of Syracuse. It was a port on the Erie Canal. Whitford's Airport is north of the village in the town of Cato.
History
[edit]Weedsport was within the Central New York Military Tract. The village was originally named "Weed's Basin" because the town had a basin (boat turnaround) during the Erie Canal era. The name was then changed to Weedsport.
During the Eire Canal era, Weedsport competed with the neighboring village, Port Byron, to be an entry port for the city of Auburn. The two villages competed economically until both fell under financial troubles during the closing of their respective ports (a friendly rivalry remains to this day, mostly in local sports).
The village was incorporated in 1831.
Weedsport Elementary School was built in 1908. Renovations to the elementary school in 1986 added more classrooms, a gymnasium, and a homemaking facility. Weedsport Junior/Senior High School was built in 1957 and later expanded in 1967 and 2005.[6]
The Centreport Aqueduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[7] The First Baptist Church of Weedsport was listed in 2002, the Orrin W. Burritt House in 2007, and the Frank and Eliza Tryon House in 2014.[7][8]
Geography
[edit]Weedsport is located at 43°3′N 76°34′W / 43.050°N 76.567°W (43.0488, -76.5628).[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.53 km2), all land.[4]
New York State Route 31 and New York State Route 34 intersect in Weedsport. The New York State Thruway passes just north of the village, with access from Exit 40. The Erie Canal once passed through Weedsport but now follows the Seneca River one mile north of the village.
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1870 | 1,348 | — | |
1880 | 1,411 | 4.7% | |
1890 | 1,580 | 12.0% | |
1900 | 1,525 | −3.5% | |
1910 | 1,344 | −11.9% | |
1920 | 1,370 | 1.9% | |
1930 | 1,325 | −3.3% | |
1940 | 1,341 | 1.2% | |
1950 | 1,588 | 18.4% | |
1960 | 1,731 | 9.0% | |
1970 | 1,900 | 9.8% | |
1980 | 1,952 | 2.7% | |
1990 | 1,996 | 2.3% | |
2000 | 2,017 | 1.1% | |
2010 | 1,815 | −10.0% | |
2020 | 1,788 | −1.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] |
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,017 people, 767 households, and 524 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,069.9 inhabitants per square mile (799.2/km2). There were 809 housing units at an average density of 830.2 per square mile (320.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.00% of the population.
There were 767 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $40,331, and the median income for a family was $45,673. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,102. About 4.1% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
Popular culture
[edit]Weedsport was mentioned in Episode 379 of the comedy advice podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me, "6969 Cool Street", where a lengthy discussion was had with regard to the town's name and the titular address being located therein.[11] As a result, the address itself became an internet meme.[12]
Notable people
[edit]- Justus D. Barnes, silent film actor who played a major role in The Great Train Robbery
- Stacey Castor, murderer
- William J. Cornwell, New York lawyer and legislator
- Jay Faatz, Major League Baseball first baseman
- James S. Havens, lawyer, Congressman and Eastman Kodak executive
- George R. Hudson, Illinois businessman and politician
- Ed Murphy, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Chauncey Purple, Wisconsin businessman and legislator
References
[edit]- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Weedsport village, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
- ^ Giles, Solomon (1863). "History of Weedsport". In Brigham, A. DeLancey (ed.). Brigham's General Directory of Auburn, Weedsport, Port Byron, Union Springs, Aurora, Moravia and Cayuga. W. J. Moses' Publishing House. p. 194. Retrieved June 11, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Weedsport-Brutus A Brief History" by Howard J. Finley
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties. National Park Service. May 30, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Episode 379: 6969 Cool Street". Maximum Fun.
- ^ "6969 Cool Street". Know Your Meme.