Campbell, New York

Campbell, New York is a town located in Steuben County, near the cities of Corning and Hornell, with the Tioga River flowing through it, and is situated close to the New York-Pennsylvania border. The town is part of the Corning, NY Micropolitan Statistical Area and is near the Finger Lakes region, which includes Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. The area is also close to the Allegany County and Schuyler County borders, and is not far from the cities of Elmira and Ithaca, home to Cornell University and Ithaca College.

Geography

The town of this town is located in the southern part of Steuben County, near the Steuben County towns of Addison and Erwin, and is situated in the Finger Lakes region, which includes Cayuga Lake and Owasco Lake. The town is bordered by the Tioga River to the south and is close to the Chemung River, which flows through the nearby cities of Elmira and Corning. The area is also near the New York State Route 415 and New York State Route 21, which connect to the cities of Hornell and Bath, and is not far from the I-86 corridor, which passes through the nearby cities of Jamestown and Olean. The town is situated near the Highland Forest and the Finger Lakes National Forest, which offer opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and fishing, near the Watkins Glen State Park and the Letchworth State Park.

History

The town of this town was formed in 1806 from the Town of Painted Post, and was named after General William Campbell, a American Revolutionary War general who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Saratoga. The area was also home to the Seneca Nation, a Native American tribe that was part of the Iroquois Confederacy, which included the Mohawk Nation, the Oneida Nation, the Onondaga Nation, the Cayuga Nation, and the Tuscarora Nation. The town was also a major stop on the Erie Railroad, which connected the cities of New York City and Chicago, and was a major transportation route for the Lehigh Valley Railroad and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. The area was also home to the Campbell Glass Company, a major manufacturer of glass products, which was founded by Andrew Carnegie and was later acquired by the Corning Glass Works.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 3,077, with a population density of 120.5 people per square mile, and a total area of 25.5 square miles. The town is part of the Corning, NY Micropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 48,856, and is located near the cities of Elmira and Ithaca, which are home to Elmira College and Ithaca College. The area is also close to the Finger Lakes region, which includes Syracuse and Rochester, and is not far from the cities of Buffalo and Albany, which are home to University at Buffalo and University at Albany.

Economy

The town's economy is driven by a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, with major employers including Corning Glass Works, Dish Network, and Wegmans Food Markets. The area is also home to the Finger Lakes wine region, which includes Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard and Fox Run Vineyards, and is not far from the National Soaring Museum and the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. The town is also close to the I-86 corridor, which connects to the cities of Jamestown and Olean, and is situated near the New York State Route 415 and New York State Route 21, which connect to the cities of Hornell and Bath.

Education

The town is served by the Campbell-Savona Central School District, which operates Campbell-Savona Junior/Senior High School and Campbell-Savona Elementary School. The area is also close to the Corning Community College and the Alfred State College, which offer programs in engineering, business, and health sciences. The town is also near the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology, which offer programs in engineering, computer science, and business administration.

Infrastructure

The town is served by the New York State Route 415 and New York State Route 21, which connect to the cities of Hornell and Bath, and is situated near the I-86 corridor, which passes through the nearby cities of Jamestown and Olean. The area is also close to the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport, which offers flights to New York City and Chicago, and is not far from the Greater Rochester International Airport and the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The town is also served by the Steuben County Transit System, which offers bus service to the nearby cities of Corning and Hornell.