Granger, New York
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| Granger, New York | |
|---|---|
| Name | Granger, New York |
| Settlement type | Town |
| Coordinates | 42.7283°N 77.7333°W |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New York |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Allegany County, New York |
| Area total km2 | 68.1 |
| Area total sq mi | 26.3 |
| Elevation m | 547 |
| Population total | 538 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
Granger, New York is a town located in Allegany County, New York, near the Genesee River, and is part of the Olean, New York Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town is situated approximately 60 miles southeast of Buffalo, New York, and is close to the New York State Route 19 and U.S. Route 20 highways. Granger is also near the Letchworth State Park, a popular tourist destination known as the "Grand Canyon of the East", and the Allegany State Park, which offers various outdoor recreational activities. The town is part of the Allegany-Limestone Central School District, which serves students from surrounding towns, including Allegany, New York and Cuba, New York.
Geography
Granger, New York is situated in the western part of Allegany County, New York, near the Cattaraugus County, New York border, and is approximately 30 miles north of the Pennsylvania state line. The town is bordered by the Genesee River to the west, and is near the Allegheny Reservoir, a large lake that straddles the New York-Pennsylvania border. The town's terrain is characterized by rolling hills and valleys, and is part of the Allegheny Plateau region, which includes nearby towns such as Wellsville, New York and Bolivar, New York. Granger is also close to the High Tor Wildlife Management Area, a protected area that provides habitat for various wildlife species, including white-tailed deer and wild turkey.
History
The town of Granger, New York was established in 1838, and was named after Francis Granger, a United States Representative from New York. The town's early history was marked by agriculture and logging, with many residents working as farmers or lumberjacks in the nearby forests, including the Adirondack Park and the Finger Lakes National Forest. The town was also home to several Native American tribes, including the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Cayuga Nation, which have reservations in nearby Cattaraugus County, New York and Seneca County, New York. Granger is also near the Erie Canal, a historic waterway that connects the Great Lakes to the Hudson River, and was an important transportation route during the 19th century.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, the town of Granger, New York had a population of 538 people, with a median age of 42.2 years. The town's population is predominantly White American, with a small percentage of African American and Native American residents. The median household income in Granger is approximately $43,000, which is lower than the median household income in nearby towns such as Hornell, New York and Dansville, New York. The town is also home to several Amish communities, which are part of the larger Amish population in New York and Pennsylvania.
Economy
The economy of Granger, New York is primarily based on agriculture, with many residents working as farmers or farmworkers in the surrounding countryside, including the Finger Lakes region and the Hudson Valley. The town is also home to several small businesses, including retail stores and restaurants, which cater to tourists visiting nearby attractions such as Letchworth State Park and the Allegany State Park. Granger is also near the Kinzua Dam, a large hydroelectric dam that provides power to nearby towns, including Warren, Pennsylvania and Bradford, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Southern Tier region, which includes nearby cities such as Binghamton, New York and Elmira, New York.
Education
The town of Granger, New York is served by the Allegany-Limestone Central School District, which operates several schools in the area, including Allegany-Limestone High School and Allegany-Limestone Elementary School. The district also serves students from surrounding towns, including Allegany, New York and Cuba, New York. Granger is also near several colleges and universities, including St. Bonaventure University and Alfred University, which offer a range of academic programs, including liberal arts and sciences. The town is also close to the New York State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Alfred, which offers programs in agriculture and technology.
Infrastructure
The town of Granger, New York has a limited infrastructure, with several rural roads and highways, including New York State Route 19 and U.S. Route 20, which provide access to nearby towns and cities. The town is also served by the Allegany County Airport, a small airport that offers flights to nearby cities, including Buffalo, New York and Rochester, New York. Granger is also near the CSX Transportation railroad, which provides freight service to nearby industries, including the Allegany County landfill and the Kinzua Dam. The town is part of the Southern Tier region, which includes nearby cities such as Jamestown, New York and Olean, New York.
Category:Townships in New York