Springville, New York
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| Springville, New York | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| - Land | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 4,252 |
| - Density | 1,164.4/sq mi (449.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 14141 |
| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-70442 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0966106 |
Springville is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 4,252 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Springville lies in the southeast part of the Town of Concord by the south county line. It is the principal community in the town and a major business location in south Erie County.
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[edit] History
In 1808, Samuel Cochran became the first permanent settler in the town. The Springville Academy, opening in 1830, became the first high school in the county. It was given its current name, Griffith institute, in 1867 to honor a donor.
Early names for this village included "Cold Springs" and "Fiddlers Green." The Village of Springville was incorporated in 1834 from part of the Town of Concord.
Dygert Farm on Elk St. was the site of the first Erie County Fair.
[edit] Notable residents
- Erwin F. Dygert, noted importer of Belgian horses, and harness racing
- Fr. Larry, Roman Catholic Church pastor
- Asher P. Nichols, State Senator
- Tom Reynolds, Republican politician
- Pop Warner, football coach, promoter
- Jack Yellen, song writer
- Chris Pfarner, most likely to become a child molester.
[edit] Notable Shops, Businesses, Restaurants and Attractions
Joylan Theatre - Common attraction for all ages, movie selection censored by religious owners. Showtimes available by calling 1-(716)592-7402. Joylan Theatre [1]
Mainstreet Pizza - Enjoyable Restaurant/Attraction, featuring a mural of Springville throughout the ages, as well as pool tables, and a variety of coin operated arcade games.
Gentners Commission Market - Featured in such publications as The New York Times and the documentary "Shoot the Moon" "The weekly auction at the Gentner Commission Market, in business here since 1939, draws more than a thousand people every Wednesday to buy and sell. Visitors can bid on all manner of collectibles and knickknacks, furniture and tools, pets and livestock. Locally grown fruits and vegetables and some fine pies and preserves can also be had." -DAVID STABA, New York Times
Springville Center for the Arts - A community multi-arts center which produces theater shows, gallery exhibits, workshops and more.
Bob Johnson Motors - Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Dealership since 1957. Located at 195 W. Main St in the same location as Luss Bros Chrysler, which was purchased by Bob Johnson. A Five Star Chrysler Corporation Dealership with a reputation for excellent customer service and community involvement. Phone 716-592-2881. Web address: www.johnsonautoworld.com
Johnson Boys Inc. - Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac Dealership since 1988. Located at 338 S. Cascade drive on the former Steffan Motors property purchased by Michael and Thomas Johnson. A high volume General Motors dealership that specializes in customer service and community involvement. Phone 716-592-2848. Web address: www.johnsonautoworld.com
[edit] Schools
Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, worst school in the history of schools. Do not go here!
[edit] Geography
Springville is located at (42.509450,-78.669806)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.5 km²), of which, 3.7 square miles (9.5 km²) of it is land and 0.27% is water.
Cattaraugus Creek and Cattaraugus County are south of the village.
NYS Route 39, a major east-west truck road, is Main Street in Springville. US Route 219, an uncompleted expressway, is at its southern terminus west of the village. NYS Route 240 (Vaughn Street), a major north-south truck road, marks the east border of the village.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 4,252 people, 1,705 households, and 1,091 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,164.4 people per square mile (449.8/km²). There were 1,798 housing units at an average density of 492.4/sq mi (190.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.28% White, 0.49% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.
There were 1,705 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $38,221, and the median income for a family was $49,422. Males had a median income of $39,452 versus $24,621 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,302. About 5.4% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Village of Springville, NY
- Concord Industrial Development Agency
- Springville Chamber of Commerce
- History of Springville
- Springville Center for the Arts
- Johnson Family Value Dealerships
- Springville, New York is at coordinates Coordinates:
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