Cherry Valley (village), New York
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| Cherry Valley, New York | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| - Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 592 |
| - Density | 1,041.5/sq mi (402.1/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 13320, 13450 |
| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-15242 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0946532 |
Cherry Valley is a village in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 592 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Cherry Valley is in the Town of Cherry Valley. Cherry Valley is located about 13 miles northeast of Cooperstown and 8 miles east of the northern end of Otsego Lake.
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[edit] History
The village was established in 1740 by John Lindesay under the name Lindesay's Bush. In 1778, during the American Revolution, forty-seven village residents were killed by a British and Iroquois raiding party, an event to become known as the Cherry Valley Massacre.
The village was incorporated in 1812, setting itself apart from the town.
[edit] Geography
Cherry Valley is located at (42.800359, -74.750063)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.5 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
The village is located on New York State Route 166 at the junction of County Highways 50 and 54. It is in the northeast part of the county.
Cherry Valley Creek flows southward through the village.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 592 people, 237 households, and 159 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,041.5 people per square mile (401.0/km²). There were 288 housing units at an average density of 506.7/sq mi (195.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.99% White, 0.51% Asian, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.
There were 237 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $35,375, and the median income for a family was $41,375. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $20,104 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,808. About 9.8% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Additional village facts
The village is somewhat off the beaten path (In spite of US Route 20 passing a few miles north), not much visited by tourists; Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg used to visit to escape city life, especially in the autumn when the maple leaves change color. Many people around Cherry Valley are dairy farmers; tapping maple trees for sap, which is then refined into syrup, is a common spring practice. The area looks much like it did in the 19th century. Historic re-inactments are held to commemorate the importance of Cherry Valley during the American Revolution.
Area attractions include the Baseball Hall of Fame, Judd Falls, Otsego Lake, and Glimmerglass State Park.
[edit] External link
- Greater Cherry Valley Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
- Cherry Valley information
- Cherry Valley Museum
- Cherry Valley History
- Official Cherry Valley website
- Cherry Valley (village), New York is at coordinates Coordinates:
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