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Encyclopedia > Newark Valley (town), New York

Newark Valley is a town in Tioga County, New York, USA. The population was 4,097 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the city of Newark, New Jersey. Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Tioga County is a county located in the state of New York. ... NY redirects here. ... Nickname: The Brick City Map of Newark in Essex County Coordinates: County Essex Founded/Incorporated 1666/1836  - Mayor Cory Booker, term of office 2006–2010 Area [1]    - City 67. ...


The Town of Newark Valley contains a village also named Newark Valley. The town is located in the northeast part of the county and is northwest of Binghamton, New York. Newark Valley is a village located in Tioga County, New York. ... Binghamton is a city located in the southern tier of upstate New York in the United States. ...

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History

The first permanent settlers arrived around 1791. This area was called Brown's Settlement and was part of the Town of Berkshire until it was organized as the "Town of Westville" in 1823. In 1824, the town changed its name to "Newark," at the suggestion of a settler from New Jersey, but then changed the name to Newark Valley in 1862, to avoid conflict with the name of a village in Wayne County. Berkshire is a town located in Tioga County, New York. ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... Wayne County is a county located in the state of New York. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 130.6 km² (50.4 mi²). 130.4 km² (50.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.16%) 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 east town line is the border of Broome County. Broome County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ...


New York State Route 38 and New York State Route 38B intersect south of Newark Valley village. Junction Location Tioga NY-96 Owego NY-38B (WT) Newark Valley NY-79 Richford Cortland NY-200 (WT) Harford Mills NY-221 (WT) Harford Tompkins NY-392 (WT) Dryden NY-13 Dryden NY 366 (ET) Freeville NY-34B Peruville NY-222 (WT) Groton Cayuga NY-90 Locke NY-38A (ST... New York State Route 38B is a short west-east New York State Route located within Tioga and Broome Counties in New Yorks Southern Tier. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 4,097 people, 1,488 households, and 1,123 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.4/km² (81.4/mi²). There were 1,615 housing units at an average density of 12.4/km² (32.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.19% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.
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There were 1,488 households out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.11.
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In the town the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $40,983, and the median income for a family was $45,321. Males had a median income of $32,305 versus $23,777 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,577. About 4.7% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 3.3% 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. ...


Parks and Recreation

There are three parks and recreation areas which are located in either the town or village of Newark Valley.

Alexander Park - The park was built and donated by Don Alexander in the early 1960's. It continues to be a peaceful tract of land with a serene lake located west of the Newark Valley Middle School. Many community service groups come to utilize this park and help with upkeep of maintence with this rural area.
Trout Ponds - This beautiful Victorian park was built in 1869 by Mr. Waring who wanted to breed trout, provide a recreation area for the public, and provide a place to build custom fly rods. In its hayday, travelers flocked in masses from the Southern Central Railroad as far as Scranton, Pa, and Syacruse, NY for outdoor family parties and picnicing. Public usage declined toward the turn of the century and New York State took possession to run this park solely as trout breeding. In the 1950's, the village of Newark Valley bought this parcel of land for one dollar from New York State. This family park is still in use for the community to enjoy picnics and reunions.

Bement-Billings Farmstead - The Farmstead is currently owned and operated by the Newark Valley Historical Society. It is a living history site that interprets the period c.1810. The Farmstead was established by Asa Bement, one of the first settlers who came to Northern Tioga County in 1791. The house was donated by Mrs. Myrtie Louise Billings Hills in 1976 to the newly formed Historical Society. Outbuildings include an English threshing barn, an outhouse, a sap house, a blacksmith shop, a small barn and a farmer's workshop. The Society currently has 95 acres. The Farmstead is open to the public on weekends from the first weekend in July until the Apple Festival, the first weekend in October. School tours are often conducted in May and June. The Apple Festival is its largest fund raiser and includes a large Civil War encampment.

Communities and Locations in the Town of Newark Valley

  • Alexander Pond -- A small pond west of Newark Valley village.
  • East Branch Owego Creek -- A stream flowing southward through the west part of the town.
  • East Newark -- A hamlet in the south part of the town on NY Route 38B.
  • Jenksville -- A hamlet in the northwest corner of the town on County Road 33. It is named after Michael Jenks, who settled here in 1797 and built a sawmill in 1803.
  • Ketchumville -- A hamlet in the northeast corner of the town on County Road 9. It was formerly and important community in the town.
  • West Newark -- A hamlet near the west town line on Route 33 and south of Jenksville.
  • New Connecticut -- A hamlet near the north town line on County Road 9 west of Ketchumville.
  • Newark Valley -- The Village of Newark Valley is in the west central part of the town on NY-38.
  • West Branch Owego Creek -- A stream forming the western town boundary.

Eateries in the Town of Newark Valley

Subway on Rt 38.
Lotta Latte
Fortunato's Restaurant located on Rt 38
Rosie's Diner
A hamlet is (usually — see below) a small settlement, too small or unimportant to be considered a village. ... New York State Route 38B is a short west-east New York State Route located within Tioga and Broome Counties in New Yorks Southern Tier. ... Newark Valley is a village located in Tioga County, New York. ...

Health Care

UHS Northern Tioga Family Care Clinic

Animal Care

Newark Valley Animal Hospital
Pleasant Valley Boarding Kennel
Route 38 B Boarding Kennel
Animal Images

Accommodations

The Good Shepherd Bed and Breakfast

Banking

Visions Federal Credit Union


National Bank and Trust

Parks and Recreation

Trout Ponds
Alexander Pond

Gas Stations

Citgo
Xtra Fuel

Library

Tappan Spaulding Memorial Library

Grocery/Beverage Stores

Hollenbeck's Shur Save
Valley Wine and Spirits


Eckerd's Pharmacy

Entertainment Spots

Sharp's Family Bowl


Rolling Fire
Newark Valley Golf Course

Places of Worship

Saint John's Catholic Church
United Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Baptist Church

Schools

Newark Valley High School
Newark Valley Middle School
Nathan T.Hall Elementary

External links


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Newark Valley (town), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (684 words)
The town is located in the northeast part of the county and is northwest of Binghamton, New York.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older.
Newark Valley -- The Village of Newark Valley is in the west central part of the town on NY-38.
Caroline, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (651 words)
The Town of Caroline is on the county's southeast border and is southeast of Ithaca, New York.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older.
The Town of Caroline is served by 4 school districts Ithaca (city), New York, Dryden (village), New York,Newark Valley (village), New York and Candor (village), New York.
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