Glenville, New York
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| Glenville, New York | |
|---|---|
| Name | Glenville, New York |
| Settlement type | Town |
| Pushpin label position | right |
| Coordinates | 42.8634°N 74.0563°W |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New York |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Schenectady |
| Government type | Town |
| Leader title | Supervisor |
| Leader name | Chris Koetzle |
| Area total km2 | 131.4 |
| Area total sq mi | 50.7 |
| Elevation m | 100 |
| Population total | 29,480 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density km2 | 224.5 |
| Population density sq mi | 581.4 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
Glenville, New York is a town located in Schenectady County, within the Capital District of New York. The town is situated near the Mohawk River and is home to the Schenectady County Airport. Glenville is also close to the cities of Schenectady and Albany, and is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is served by the Schenectady City School District and is near the University at Albany and the Schenectady County Community College.
Geography
Glenville is located at 42.8634°N 74.0563°W, near the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal. The town is situated in the Capital District of New York, near the cities of Schenectady and Albany. The town is also close to the Adirondack Park and the Catskill Mountains, and is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town's geography is also influenced by the nearby Hudson River and the Lake George region. The town is served by New York State Route 5 and New York State Route 50, and is near the Adirondack Northway and the New York State Thruway.
History
The area that is now Glenville was first settled in the early 18th century by Dutch Americans and English Americans. The town was officially formed in 1821 from the Town of Schenectady. During the American Revolution, the area was a key location for the Continental Army and was visited by George Washington and Benedict Arnold. The town was also home to the Schenectady Massacre, which occurred in 1690. The town's history is also tied to the nearby Schenectady, which was founded in 1661 by Arent Van Curler and is home to the Schenectady County Historical Society. The town is also near the Saratoga National Historical Park and the Fort Ticonderoga.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 29,480. The town has a diverse population, with a mix of Italian Americans, Irish Americans, and German Americans. The town is also home to a large number of Polish Americans and Russian Americans. The town's demographics are similar to those of nearby Schenectady and Albany, and are influenced by the nearby Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University at Albany. The town is also near the Schenectady County Community College and the Hudson Valley Community College.
Economy
The town's economy is driven by a mix of industries, including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The town is home to the Schenectady County Airport and is near the Albany International Airport. The town is also served by the CSX Transportation railroad and is near the Port of Albany-Rensselaer. The town's economy is also influenced by the nearby General Electric and the Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority. The town is also home to a number of small businesses and is near the Empire State Plaza and the Times Union Center.
Education
The town is served by the Schenectady City School District and is near the University at Albany and the Schenectady County Community College. The town is also home to a number of private schools, including the Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High School and the Mekeel Christian Academy. The town's education system is also influenced by the nearby Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Hudson Valley Community College. The town is also near the SUNY Polytechnic Institute and the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Infrastructure
The town is served by New York State Route 5 and New York State Route 50, and is near the Adirondack Northway and the New York State Thruway. The town is also home to the Schenectady County Airport and is near the Albany International Airport. The town's infrastructure is also influenced by the nearby CSX Transportation railroad and the Port of Albany-Rensselaer. The town is also near the Erie Canal and the Mohawk River, and is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is also served by the Capital District Transportation Authority and is near the Amtrak station in Albany. Category:Town of Glenville, New York