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'''York''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in western [[Livingston County, New York|Livingston County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]]. The population was 3,397 at the 2010 census.<ref name="GR2" />
'''York''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in western [[Livingston County, New York|Livingston County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. Its population was 3,182 at the 2020 census.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/York_town,_Livingston_County,_New_York?g=060XX00US3605184022|title=2020 Census Data|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=October 2, 2023}}</ref>


The [[Abbey of the Genesee]] in the town's [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] of [[Piffard, New York|Piffard]] is locally famous due to the production of [[Abbey of the Genesee#Monk.27s Bread|Monks' Bread]].
The [[Abbey of the Genesee]] in the town's [[hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] of [[Piffard, New York|Piffard]] is locally famous due to the production of Monks' Bread.


== History ==
== History ==
In 1722, the [[Tuscarora (tribe)|Tuscarora]] moved north to join other [[Iroquoian]] natives, the [[League of the Iroquois]], and settled near modern Piffard. The town was first settled by Europeans around 1800.
In 1722, the [[Tuscarora people]] moved north to join other [[Iroquoian]] natives, the [[League of the Iroquois]], and settled near modern Piffard. The town was first settled by Europeans around 1800.


The town was formed in 1819 from parts of the towns of [[Leicester (town), New York|Leicester]] and [[Caledonia (town), New York|Caledonia]] before the establishment of Livingston County. More territory was added from the town of [[Covington, New York|Covington]] in 1823.
The town was formed in 1819 from parts of the towns of [[Leicester, New York|Leicester]] and [[Caledonia, New York|Caledonia]] before the establishment of Livingston County. More territory was added from the town of [[Covington, New York|Covington]] in 1823.


[[Sodium chloride|Salt]] was found in 1883 near modern [[Retsof]], leading to the formation of the New York Rock Salt Company. Further discoveries were made subsequently by the Empire Salt Company.
[[Sodium chloride|Salt]] was found in 1883 near modern [[Retsof, New York|Retsof]], leading to the formation of the New York Rock Salt Company. Further discoveries were made subsequently by the Empire Salt Company and American Rock Salt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.americanrocksalt.com/Mining-for-Generations|title=Mining for Generations|website=www.americanrocksalt.com|language=en-US|access-date=July 4, 2018}}</ref>


[[Linwood (York, New York)|Linwood]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1997.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref>
The [[Linwood Gardens (New York)|Linwood Gardens]] estate was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1997.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Chester A. Arthur]], former US President
*[[Chester A. Arthur]], US president, lived in York Centre as a child
*[[Charles R. Cameron|Charles Cameron]], American diplomat, born in York
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*[[Moses Hayden]], former US Congressman
*[[Nassos Daphnis]], Greek American artist and horticulturist, visited York every year between the 1940s-1980s to [[hybridize]] [[Tree peony|tree peonies]] at the Linwood Gardens estate
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*[[John Chandler Holloway]], former Wisconsin State Assemblyman and State Senator
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*[[Moses Hayden]], US congressman
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*[[James Laird (politician)|James Laird]], former US Congressman from Nebraska, was born in [[Fowlerville, Livingston County, New York|Fowlerville]]
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*[[John Chandler Holloway]], Wisconsin State Assemblyman and state senator
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*[[James Laird (politician)|James Laird]], former US congressman from Nebraska; born in [[Fowlerville, Livingston County, New York|Fowlerville]]
*[[Joseph Marron]], optical engineer
*[[Donald Stewart (Wisconsin politician)|Donald Stewart]], former Wisconsin State Assemblyman
*[[Donald Stewart (Wisconsin politician)|Donald Stewart]], former Wisconsin State Assemblyman
*[[Annie Tallent|Annie Fraser Tallent]], a writer and white pioneer of the [[Midwestern United States|Midwest]], was born in York
*[[Catharine Young (politician)|Catherine Young,]] a politician and former state senator


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|49.1|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|49.1|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and 0.02% is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|127.2|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.02|km2|order=flip|2}}, or 0.02%, are water.<ref name="Gazetteer 2019">{{cite web| url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_cousubs_36.txt| title=U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: New York| website=U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division| access-date=June 9, 2020}}</ref>


The west town line borders [[Genesee County, New York|Genesee County]] and [[Wyoming County, New York|Wyoming County]].
The west town line borders [[Genesee County, New York|Genesee]] and [[Wyoming County, New York|Wyoming Counties]].


[[New York State Route 36]] (north-south) intersects [[New York State Route 63]] (east-west) at Greigsville. [[U.S. Highway 20|US Route 20]] passes along the north town line.
[[New York State Route 36]] (north-south) intersects [[New York State Route 63]] (east-west) at [[Greigsville, New York|Greigsville]]. [[U.S. Route 20 in New York|U.S. Route 20]] passes along the northern town line.

=== Adjacent towns and areas ===
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*'''[[Caledonia, New York|Caledonia]] [[Image:North.svg]]'''
*'''[[Avon, New York|Avon]]; [[Geneseo, New York|Geneseo]] [[Image:East.svg]]'''
*'''[[Leicester, New York|Leicester]] [[Image:South.svg]]'''
*'''[[Covington, New York|Covington]]; [[Pavilion, New York|Pavilion]] [[Image:West.svg]]'''


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 3,219 people, 1,181 households, and 881 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 65.6 people per square mile (25.3/km²). There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.06% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.56% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.87% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.84% of the population.


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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,219 people, 1,181 households, and 881 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|65.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of {{convert|25.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.06% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.56% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.87% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.84% of the population.
There were 1,181 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.


In the town, the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.
There were 1,181 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $43,229, and the median income for a family was $50,136. Males had a median income of $34,048 versus $20,430 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,796. About 1.2% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including none of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,229, and the median income for a family was $50,136. Males had a median income of $34,048 versus $20,430 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,796. About 1.2% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including none of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.


== Communities and locations in York ==
== Communities and locations in the Town of York ==
*'''[[Abbey of the Genesee]]''' &ndash; A [[monastery]] north of [[Piffard, New York|Piffard]].
*'''[[Abbey of the Genesee]]''' &ndash; A [[monastery]] north of [[Piffard, New York|Piffard]].
*'''Allens Corners''' &ndash; A location near the west town line.
*'''Allens Corners''' &ndash; A location near the west town line.
*'''Bows Corners''' &ndash; A location southwest of York hamlet.
*'''Bows Corners''' &ndash; A location southwest of York hamlet.
*'''Craigs''' &ndash; A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of York hamlet.
*'''Craigs''' &ndash; A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of York hamlet.
*'''[[Fowlerville, Livingston County, New York|Fowlerville]]''' &ndash; A hamlet and [[census-designated place]] in the northeast corner of the town of York. The name comes from Wells Fowler, an early settler.
*'''[[Fowlerville, Livingston County, New York|Fowlerville]]''' &ndash; A hamlet and [[census-designated place]] in the northeast part of the town of York. The name comes from Wells Fowler, an early settler.
*'''Fraser''' &ndash; A hamlet near the north town line on US-20.
*'''Fraser''' &ndash; A hamlet near the north town line on US-20.
*'''[[Greigsville, New York|Greigsville]]''' &ndash; A hamlet (and census-designated place) on Routes NY-36 and NY-63.
*'''[[Greigsville, New York|Greigsville]]''' &ndash; A hamlet and census-designated place on Routes NY-36 and NY-63.
*'''Greigsville Station''' &ndash; A location south of Greigsville.
*'''Greigsville Station''' &ndash; A location south of Greigsville.
*'''Inverness''' &ndash; A location in the northwest part of the town, west of Fowlerville.
*'''Inverness''' &ndash; A location in the northwest part of the town, west of Fowlerville.
*'''[[Linwood, New York|Linwood]]''' &ndash; A hamlet and [[census-designated place]] A location near the west town line.
*'''[[Linwood, New York|Linwood]]''' &ndash; A hamlet and census-designated place along the west town line.
*'''McMillans Corners''' &ndash; A location west of York hamlet.
*'''McMillans Corners''' &ndash; A location west of York hamlet.
*'''[[Piffard, New York|Piffard]]''' (formerly '''Piffardinia''') &ndash; A hamlet (and census-designated place) on NY-63, north of [[Geneseo (village), New York|Geneseo]]. The name is from early settler David Piffard. [[Westerly (Piffard, New York)|Westerly]] was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.<ref name="nris"/>
*'''[[Piffard, New York|Piffard]]''' (formerly '''Piffardinia''') &ndash; A hamlet and census-designated place on NY-63, north of [[Geneseo (village), New York|Geneseo]]. The name is from early settler David Piffard. [[Westerly (Piffard, New York)|Westerly]], a historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.<ref name="nris"/>
*'''[[Retsof, New York|Retsof]]''' &ndash; A hamlet (and census-designated place) near the center of the town. Retsof was named for ''Foster'', spelled backwards.
*'''[[Retsof, New York|Retsof]]''' &ndash; A hamlet and census-designated place south of the center of the town. Retsof was named for William Foster, Jr., 1885 president of the Empire Salt Co., spelled backwards.<ref>{{Cite book|title=History of the Town of York: Livingston County, New York|last=Root|first=Mary R.|publisher=Big Springs Historical Society|year=1940|location=Caledonia, NY|pages=199}}</ref>
*'''Retsof Corners''' &ndash; A location south of Retsof on NY-63.
*'''Retsof Corners''' &ndash; A location south of Retsof on NY-63.
*'''Rippeys Corners''' &ndash; A location east of Wadsworth.
*'''Rippeys Corners''' &ndash; A location east of Wadsworth.
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*'''Toggletown''' &ndash; A hamlet at the north town line.
*'''Toggletown''' &ndash; A hamlet at the north town line.
*'''Tryons Corners''' &ndash; A location in the southwest part of the town.
*'''Tryons Corners''' &ndash; A location in the southwest part of the town.
*'''Wadsworth''' &ndash; A hamlet (and census-designated place) near the south town line on NY-36.
*'''[[Wadsworth, New York|Wadsworth]]''' &ndash; A hamlet and census-designated place near the south town line on NY-36.
*'''Walkers Corners''' &ndash; A location southwest of York hamlet.
*'''Walkers Corners''' &ndash; A location southwest of York hamlet.
*'''York''' &ndash; A hamlet (and census-designated place), also known as York Hamlet, in the north part of the town on NY-36.
*'''[[York (CDP), New York|York]]''' &ndash; A hamlet and census-designated place, also known as York Hamlet, in the central part of the town on NY-36.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.yorkny.org/}}
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyliving/town/york.htm Brief early history of York, NY]
* [https://www.facebook.com/TofYHS/ Town of York Historical Society]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060925005637/http://www.yorkhistorical.org/default.asp Town historical links]


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Latest revision as of 19:29, 11 December 2024

Not to be confused with New York, New York or Yorktown, New York.

York, New York
Town
York is located in New York
York
York
York is located in the United States
York
York
Coordinates: 42°51′32″N 77°53′25″W / 42.85889°N 77.89028°W / 42.85889; -77.89028
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyLivingston
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorGerald L. Deming (D, R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
[1]
 • Total
49.11 sq mi (127.19 km2)
 • Land49.10 sq mi (127.17 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)  0%
Elevation
768 ft (234 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,182
 • Density67.23/sq mi (25.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14592
Area code585
FIPS code36-051-84022
GNIS feature ID0979661[2]
Websitewww.yorkny.org

York is a town in western Livingston County, New York, United States. Its population was 3,182 at the 2020 census.[3]

The Abbey of the Genesee in the town's hamlet of Piffard is locally famous due to the production of Monks' Bread.

History

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In 1722, the Tuscarora people moved north to join other Iroquoian natives, the League of the Iroquois, and settled near modern Piffard. The town was first settled by Europeans around 1800.

The town was formed in 1819 from parts of the towns of Leicester and Caledonia before the establishment of Livingston County. More territory was added from the town of Covington in 1823.

Salt was found in 1883 near modern Retsof, leading to the formation of the New York Rock Salt Company. Further discoveries were made subsequently by the Empire Salt Company and American Rock Salt.[4]

The Linwood Gardens estate was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[5]

Notable people

[edit]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 49.1 square miles (127.2 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.02%, are water.[6]

The west town line borders Genesee and Wyoming Counties.

New York State Route 36 (north-south) intersects New York State Route 63 (east-west) at Greigsville. U.S. Route 20 passes along the northern town line.

Adjacent towns and areas

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(Clockwise)

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18201,729—
18302,63652.5%
18403,04915.7%
18502,785−8.7%
18602,743−1.5%
18702,564−6.5%
18802,482−3.2%
18902,86815.6%
19002,730−4.8%
19102,562−6.2%
19202,6403.0%
19302,349−11.0%
19402,287−2.6%
19502,3291.8%
19602,69515.7%
19703,16617.5%
19803,2121.5%
19903,5139.4%
20003,219−8.4%
20103,3975.5%
20203,182−6.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 3,219 people, 1,181 households, and 881 families residing in the town. The population density was 65.6 inhabitants per square mile (25.3/km2). There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% White, 1.06% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.56% Asian, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 1,181 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,229, and the median income for a family was $50,136. Males had a median income of $34,048 versus $20,430 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,796. About 1.2% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of York

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  • Abbey of the Genesee – A monastery north of Piffard.
  • Allens Corners – A location near the west town line.
  • Bows Corners – A location southwest of York hamlet.
  • Craigs – A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of York hamlet.
  • Fowlerville – A hamlet and census-designated place in the northeast part of the town of York. The name comes from Wells Fowler, an early settler.
  • Fraser – A hamlet near the north town line on US-20.
  • Greigsville – A hamlet and census-designated place on Routes NY-36 and NY-63.
  • Greigsville Station – A location south of Greigsville.
  • Inverness – A location in the northwest part of the town, west of Fowlerville.
  • Linwood – A hamlet and census-designated place along the west town line.
  • McMillans Corners – A location west of York hamlet.
  • Piffard (formerly Piffardinia) – A hamlet and census-designated place on NY-63, north of Geneseo. The name is from early settler David Piffard. Westerly, a historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[5]
  • Retsof – A hamlet and census-designated place south of the center of the town. Retsof was named for William Foster, Jr., 1885 president of the Empire Salt Co., spelled backwards.[9]
  • Retsof Corners – A location south of Retsof on NY-63.
  • Rippeys Corners – A location east of Wadsworth.
  • Roots Corners – A location south of York hamlet.
  • The Forks – A location south of York hamlet.
  • Toggletown – A hamlet at the north town line.
  • Tryons Corners – A location in the southwest part of the town.
  • Wadsworth – A hamlet and census-designated place near the south town line on NY-36.
  • Walkers Corners – A location southwest of York hamlet.
  • York – A hamlet and census-designated place, also known as York Hamlet, in the central part of the town on NY-36.

References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "2020 Census Data". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "Mining for Generations". www.americanrocksalt.com. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  6. ^ "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: New York". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ Root, Mary R. (1940). History of the Town of York: Livingston County, New York. Caledonia, NY: Big Springs Historical Society. p. 199.
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