Remsen, New York
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| Remsen, New York | |
|---|---|
| Name | Remsen |
| Settlement type | Town |
| Pushpin label position | left |
| Coordinates | 43, 19, 35, N... |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New York |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Oneida |
| Established title | Settled |
| Established date | 1795 |
| Established title1 | Incorporated |
| Established date1 | 1798 |
| Government type | Town Council |
| Leader title | Town Supervisor |
| Leader name | Thomas J. R. Jones |
| Leader title1 | Town Council |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total km2 | 94.4 |
| Area total sq mi | 36.4 |
| Area land km2 | 94.1 |
| Area land sq mi | 36.3 |
| Area water km2 | 0.3 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.1 |
| Elevation m | 401 |
| Elevation ft | 1316 |
| Population total | 1930 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density km2 | auto |
| Timezone | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 13438 |
| Area code | 315 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 36-61117 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0979410 |
| Website | https://www.townofremsen.com/ |
Remsen, New York is a town in Oneida County, located within the Mohawk Valley region of New York. The population was 1,930 at the 2020 census. The town is named for Henry Remsen, an early New York City merchant and politician, and contains a hamlet also named Remsen.
History
The region was part of a large tract purchased from the Oneida tribe by the State of New York in 1788, following the American Revolutionary War. Settlement began around 1795, primarily by pioneers from New England and veterans of the Continental Army. The town was officially formed from part of the Town of Trenton in 1798. Early industry was centered on lumber and agriculture, with the Black River providing water power for sawmills and gristmills. The arrival of the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad in the 1870s spurred economic growth and connected the community to broader markets in Utica and Watertown.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.4 square miles, of which 36.3 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The northern town line is the border of Lewis County. The terrain is part of the Tug Hill plateau region, characterized by a high elevation and significant winter snowfall. The Black River flows northward along the town's western border. Key geographic features include the Moose River and several smaller tributaries that feed into the Black River system.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,930 people, 789 households, and 542 families residing in the town. The population density was approximately 53.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup was 96.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. The median household income was $62,450, and the per capita income was $30,112.
Education
Public education is provided by the Remsen Central School District, which operates Remsen Junior-Senior High School and Remsen Elementary School. The district is a member of the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). Several students also attend private institutions in the region, including Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School in Utica and Rome Free Academy in Rome. Higher education opportunities are available nearby at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica and SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Marcy.
Notable people
* John B. Jervis (1795–1885), pioneering civil engineer who designed the Croton Aqueduct and worked on the Delaware and Hudson Canal. * Timothy Jenkins (1799–1859), U.S. Representative from New York and a New York Supreme Court justice. * William C. Bouck (1786–1859), former Governor of New York and U.S. Representative, who owned a farm in the area. * George R. Davis (1840–1899), U.S. Representative from Illinois and a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, born in Remsen.
Transportation
Major east-west transportation is provided by New York State Route 12, which runs concurrent with New York State Route 28 through the town. The town is served by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, which operates seasonal excursion trains. The nearest commercial airport is the Syracuse Hancock International Airport, approximately 60 miles to the west. Public bus service is provided by Birnie Bus on contract for the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority, connecting to Utica and other Oneida County communities.
Category:Towns in New York (state) Category:Towns in Oneida County, New York Category:Populated places established in 1798 Category:1798 establishments in New York (state)