Bemus Point, New York
From right to left: The Village Casino, Stow Ferry landing, The Italian Fisherman and floating stage)
Motto: Get to the Point… Bemus Point
Bemus Point, New York Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°9′46″N 79°23′28″W / 42.16278, -79.39111
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Chautauqua
Government
- Mayor	Bryan P. Dahlberg (R)
Area
- Total	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
- Land	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation	1,322 ft (403 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	340
- Density	782.8/sq mi (305.3/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	14712
Area code(s)	716
FIPS code	36-05848
GNIS feature ID	0943649

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The Village of Bemus Point, within the Town of Ellery, is located along the eastern shore of Chautauqua Lake. Ellery is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. ... Chautauqua Lake is located entirely within Chautauqua County, New York. ...

Geography

Bemus Point is located at 42°9′46″N, 79°23′28″W (42.162886, -79.391230)^[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²), all of it land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...

The village is immediately north of the location where Interstate 86 crosses Chautauqua Lake. {{{type3}}} JUNCTIONS JUNCTION EXIT # I-90 PA 1 I-390 NY 146 (36) I-99 NY 169 (44) I-81 NY 245 NY (75) I-84 NY 362 (121) I-87 NY Legend BROWSE STATE HWYS Prev Next {{{browse}}} Interstate 86 runs from an intersection with Interstate 90 in Erie... Chautauqua Lake is located entirely within Chautauqua County, New York. ...

History

The area currently known as Bemus Point was first settled by William Bemus in 1806. Bemus had purchased land on both sides of Chautauqua Lake from the Land Company in 1805 at a cost of $1.50. He moved his family to the east side of the lake (in the area now known as Bemus Point) on March 9, 1806. The Bemus family lived in a log cabin approximately 500-660 feet northeast of the current ferry landing site. ^[2] Chautauqua Lake is located entirely within Chautauqua County, New York. ...

The ferry located in Bemus Point was founded in 1811 by Thomas Bemus. Thomas lived on the west side of the lake directly across from Bemus Point, in the area now known as Stow. The original ferry was a raft built by Thomas, and had to be poled across the lake. ^[2] Today, a cable-drawn ferry exists in its place and is operated by the Chautauqua Lake Historic Vessels Company.

Throughout the 1800’s, Bemus Point gained popularity as a tourist destination, which promoted its growth and development. By the early 1900’s, a dance hall known as the Casino, which still exists under the same name, became a well-known venue for entertainment, particularly big band music. ^[2]

In the summer, Bemus Point hosts its 'Bemus Bay Pops' concert which involves many local musicians and is also host to the "Chautauqua Idol", similar to American Idol. For the current American Idol season, see American Idol (season 7). ...

The Village of Bemus Point was incorporated in 1911. United States Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby died here. Year 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. ... Categories: Stub | 1869 births | 1950 deaths | U.S. Secretaries of State ...

Demographics

As of the census^[3] of 2000, there were 340 people, 170 households, and 95 families residing in the village. The population density was 782.8 people per square mile (305.3/km²). There were 218 housing units at an average density of 501.9/sq mi (195.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.65% White, 0.88% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 170 households out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.65. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the village the population was spread out with 17.6% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $37,708 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,943. About 3.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Schools

The Bemus Point Central School District (BPCSD) includes Bemus Point Elementary School and Maple Grove Junior Senior High School or MGHS.

The current principal of Bemus Point Elementary is Scott P. Sawyer and the current principal of MGHS is Edward Turkasz Jr. www.bemusptcsd.org

References

1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ ^{a b c} History of Bemus Point
3. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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External links

• Bemus Point Official Website
• Bemus Point webpage
• Bemus Point village government
• MGHS School Website

• Bemus Point, New York is at coordinates 42°09′46″N 79°23′28″W / 42.162886, -79.39123 (Bemus Point, New York)Coordinates: 42°09′46″N 79°23′28″W / 42.162886, -79.39123 (Bemus Point, New York)

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