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Clarence is a town located in the northeastern part of Erie County, New York, USA. The population was 26,123 at the 2000 census. Clarence is also the name of a postal district in the south part of the town with ZIP code 14031. It is named after the House of Clarence in England. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (500x650, 22 KB) Summary Position of the town, city, village, or reservation within Erie County, New York Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (500x650, 22 KB) Summary Position of the town, city, village, or reservation within Erie County, New York Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... NY redirects here. ... Duke of Clarence is a title which has been traditionally awarded to junior members of the English and British royal families. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto)1 Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II...

The Town of Clarence is in the northeast part of the county. The town is northeast of Buffalo. There are no incorporated villages within the town. Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Erie County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown (D) Area  - City 52. ... Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ...

History

The local natives called the area "Ta-Num-No-Ga-O", which means "place of hickory bark". Species See text Comparison of Carya nuts Ripe hickory nuts ready to fall, Andrews, SC Hickory is a tree of the genus Carya, including 17-19 species of deciduous trees with pinnately compound leaves and large nuts. ...

The Town of Clarence claims to be the first town in Erie County (1808), and many other towns, villages, and cities have been formed from parts of this original town. In 1810, the City of Buffalo was divided out of Clarence. Then in 1823, Newstead and Alden were formed respectively from the east and south parts of Clarence. Then finally in 1833, Lancaster was also formed from the town. The defunct Town of Willink was also a source of new towns, primarily in the south part of the county, being completely partitioned for this purpose. Year 1808 (MDCCCVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Erie County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown (D) Area  - City 52. ... Newstead is the most northeastern town in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,404. ... Alden is a town located in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 10,470. ... Position within Erie County. ...

Western New York was part of the Holland Purchase. When Genesee County was established in 1802, all of the region was part of the Town of Batavia, the single, original town of Genesee County. Clarence was, along with Willink, originally part of Genesee County. Clarence was split off from Willink in 1804, before Niagara County was created from part of Genesee County in 1808. Clarence (in the north) and Willink (in the south) then comprised the entire area of what would, in 1821, become Erie County. Map of the Holland Purchase From 1840s Divided into Counties and Townships And Including Morris Reserve Lands The Holland Land Company was a purchaser of the western two-thirds of the western New York land tract known as the Phelps and Gorham Purchase. ... Genesee County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Batavia is a town in Genesee County, New York, USA. The population was 5,915 at the 2000 census. ... Genesee County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ...

One of the first settlers (1799) in the town was Asa Ransom, who has given his name to several locations. In 1807 Asa Harris, a former colonial officer from the American Revolution, established a tavern in the town in the community of Harris Hill. John Trumbulls Declaration of Independence, showing the five-man committee in charge of drafting the Declaration in 1776 as it presents its work to the Second Continental Congress The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen Colonies that... Harris Hill is a hamlet (and a census-designated place) located in the Town of Clarence in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 4,881. ...

Some have suggested that the town is named after a type of carriage, called a clarence. This carriage is pictured on a sign at the eastern edge of the town. Although it is most probably named after the English Dukedom of Clarence in London. Catherine IIs carved, painted and gilded Coronation Coach (Hermitage Museum) George VI and Queen Elizabeth in a landau with footmen and an outrider, Canada 1939 The classic definition of a carriage is a four-wheeled horse drawn private passenger vehicle with leaf springs (elliptical springs in the 19th century... A clarence was a type of carriage popular in the 19th century. ...

During the War of 1812 the press of the "Buffalo Gazette" was moved to Clarence out of harms way of the British troops. Combatants United States Great Britain Canada Bermuda Eastern Woodland Indians Commanders James Madison Henry Dearborn Jacob Brown Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson George Prevost Isaac Brock† Tecumseh† Strength •United States Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war): •Frigates:6 •Other...

By the end of the 19th Century, industry came to the town in the form of brick kilns, potash mining and gypsum mining. Potash Potash (or carbonate of potash) is an impure form of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) mixed with other potassium salts. ... It has been suggested that Selenite be merged into this article or section. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 138.5 km² (53.5 mi²). 138.3 km² (53.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.11%) is water. 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 metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... 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. ...

The north border of the town is marked by Tonawanda Creek with Niagara County on the opposite bank. Tonawanda Creek is a small river in Western New York, in the United States. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1808 Seat Lockport Area  - Total  - Water 2,952 km² (1,140 mi²) 1,598 km² (617 mi²) 54. ...

New York State Route 5, called "Main Street" locally, passes across the south part of the town. NY Route 78, "Transit Road," marks the west town line. The eastern terminus of NY Route 324, "Sheridan Drive," is located in Clarence at the intersection of NY-5 and Thompson Road. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) is immediately south of the town. New York State Highway 5 is a 370 mile (595 km) long New York State Highway that runs between the New York/Pennsylvania border at the Town of Ripley in Chautauqua County and downtown City of Albany in Albany County where it intersects with NY 32. ... New York State Route 78, or Transit Road, is a NY state highway in Western New York, USA. While it is signed north-south, the lower portion runs in an east-west direction across Wyoming County, from its beginning north of the Village of Gainesville. ... Junction Location I-190 (WT) 0. ... The New York State Thruway (officially the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway) is a limited-access toll highway in the U.S. state of New York. ...

Surrounding Communities

The Town of Clarence is north of the Town of Lancaster, east of the Town of Amherst, west of the Town of Newstead and south of Niagara County. Clarence is northeast of the City of Buffalo, west of the City of Batavia, and south of the City of Lockport. Position within Erie County. ... Position within Erie County. ... Newstead is the most northeastern town in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,404. ... Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Erie County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown (D) Area  - City 52. ... Batavia is a city located in USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,256. ... Lockport is a city located in Niagara County, New York, United States. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 26,123 people, 9,154 households, and 7,204 families residing in the town. The population density was 188.9/km² (489.2/mi²). There were 9,497 housing units at an average density of 68.7/km² (177.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.01% White, 0.65% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.38% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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. ... 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 9,154 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.22. “Spouse” redirects here. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $68,003, and the median income for a family was $77,998. Males had a median income of $58,538 versus $31,140 for females. The per capita income for the town was $32,717. About 1.0% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 3.2% 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. ...

Communities and locations in Clarence

Principal locations or settlements in the town are:

• Clarence (also called "Clarence Hollow," or just "The Hollow") is in the southeast. This is an extensive community of homes and businesses. The Clarence Historical Society is located on Main Street in this community. Part of the community is within a small valley which is traversed by Ransom Creek. The seat of the town government is in Clarence postal zone, just south of the hamlet of Clarence Center. During the time of its founding, Clarence village was called "Pine Grove," and later, "Ransomville."
• Clarence Aerodrome (D51) -- A small, grass strip airport in the northwest part of the town. This is a private general aviation airport.
• Clarence Center (formerly "Van Tines Corners") lies near the middle of the town. It is a small hamlet with the most densely populated neighborhood situated around the intersection of Goodrich Road and Clarence Center Road. Clarence Center is also a postal ZIP code 14032, covering most of the north part of the town.
• East Amherst (formerly, "Transit Station") is an unincorporated community, or hamlet, on the west side of the town that is mostly in the Town of Amherst. East Amherst is also a postal zone (ZIP code 14051).
• Gunnville -- A railroad station in the south part of the town, now only remembered as the source of the name for "Gunnville Road."
• Harris Hill is an extensive community in the southwest corner of the town, built on a low hill called "Harris Hill." This location was also called "Shimerville" after a former post office, now only remembered as the source of the name for "Shimerville Road."
• Hunts Corners is a location near the eastern town line and consists of a scattered group of homes. The corners are formed by the intersection of Salt Road and Clarence Center-Akron Road.
• Mansfield Corners -- A former location in the eastern part of the town, north of Hunts Corners.
• Millersport is a hamlet in the northwest corner. Because of its position, Millerport extends into the Town of Amherst and also across Tonawanda Creek into Niagara County. The primary settlement consists of residences and businesses near the intersection of Transit Road and Millersport Highway.
• Potoczek Airport (D46) -- A small grass strip airport in the northwest part of the town.
• Rapids -- A hamlet at the northern town line. Rapids is officially in Niagara County, but partly extends into Erie County, divided by Tonawanda Creek.
• Smiths Corners -- A former location in the northern part of the town near Rapids.
• Sturnerville -- An historic location east of Harris Hill.
• Swormville is on the western border of the town and extends across the border into the Town of Amherst. The community has had its name spelled several different ways in the past, such as "Schwarmsville".
• Wolcottsburg (once called "West Prussia") is a hamlet in the northern part of the town, centered about a cluster of businesses, homes, and a church. The community is located by the intersection of Goodrich Road and Wolcott Road.

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Additional Clarence facts

This town is partially a suburban community, and the remainder is light industry and agriculture. Town government offices are located in Clarence Center. Clarence, Iowa is named after the Town of Clarence. Clarence is a city in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. ...

Clarence is a major destination for antiques lovers. Along with various shops along Main Street, the huge Antique World on Main Street has been a popular western New York tradition, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2006. Kelly Schultz, a leading antiques expert in the Buffalo area, founded Antique World and has expanded his enterprise to include The Great Pumpkin Farm, down the road from Antique World.

Clarence, along with neighboring Newstead, has created an extensive hiking/biking trail with two long stretches in Clarence, one through Clarence Center and the other through the southeast part of the town.

Education

Most of the town is served by the Clarence Central School District. The Clarence school system is one of the best in both the state and county. The district contains one high school (Clarence Central High School), one middle school (Clarence Middle School), and four elementary schools (Clarence Center, Harris Hill, Ledgeview, and Sheridan Hill).

Notable residents

• Bill Bernhard, born in Clarence, major league baseball player.^[1]
• Lindy Ruff, head coach of the Buffalo Sabres hockey club.
• Chad Michael Murray, television and movie star who attended Clarence High School. On the television show, One Tree Hill, a picture of Lucas Scott, Chad Michael Murray's character, is shown when he is a little boy. He is shown wearing a Clarence football jersey.
• Wilson Greatbatch, inventor of the pacemaker (local legend).
• Kevyn Adams, hockey player for the Carolina Hurricanes.
• Joan Baez, prominent folk musician of the 1960s, spent some of her childhood in Clarence Center. [1].
• Teppo Numminen, defenseman of the Buffalo Sabres.
• Martin Biron, former Buffalo Sabre
• Toni Lydman, Buffalo Sabre defenseman
• John Calhoun, Clarence Baseball Legend, All-State Varsity Football Linebacker,
• Neil Haskell, Top 4 Finalist of So You Think You Can Dance Season 3

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External links

• Official Clarence, NY website
• Early Clarence history
• Information about Clarence schools
• Clarence Bicentennial
• Informational site about Clarence, NY

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