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Niagara County, New York
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History
When counties were established in the New York colony in 1683, the present Niagara County was part of Albany County. Prior to the British, the area was part of New Netherland.WEB, Founding and History of the New York Colony,weblink June 8, 2022, ThoughtCo, en, Albany was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766, by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770, by the creation of Gloucester County, both containing territory now in Vermont.JOURNAL, Clute, Penelope D., 2010, The Historical Society of the New York Courts County Legal History,weblink Northern New York American- Canadian Genealogical Society, 1, 1, 27, Historical Associations, On March 12, 1772, what was left of Albany County was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. One of the other pieces, Tryon County, contained the western portion (and thus, since no western boundary was specified, theoretically still extended west to the Pacific). The eastern boundary of Tryon County was approximately five miles west of the present city of Schenectady, and the county included the western part of the Adirondack Mountains and the area west of the West Branch of the Delaware River. The area then designated as Tryon County now includes 37 counties of New York State. The county was named for William Tryon, colonial governor of New York.WEB, October 21, 2016, Onondaga County,weblink June 8, 2022, Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the State of New York, en-US, In the years prior to 1776, most of the Loyalists in Tryon County fled to Canada including the likes of local judge John Butler and militia commander Sir John Johnson.WEB, Flashes of Duplin's history and government - ECU Digital Collections,weblink June 8, 2022, digital.lib.ecu.edu, In 1784, following the peace treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War, the name of Tryon County was changed to honor the general, Richard Montgomery, who had captured several places in Canada and died attempting to capture the city of Quebec, replacing the name of the hated British governor.WEB, November 17, 2017, The Unveiling of Canadian History Vol 2: FORLORN HOPE â Quebec, Nova Scotia, and the War for Independence,weblink June 8, 2022, the Canadian patriot, en-US, In 1789, Ontario County was split off from Montgomery. In turn, Genesee County was created from Ontario County in 1802.JOURNAL, and Archives Center, Ontario County Records, 2014, A Guide for Family and Local History Research,weblink Ontario County Records and Archives Center, 1, 1, 49, RECORDS, ARCHIVES, AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (RAIMS), Niagara County was created from Genesee County in 1808. It was, however, larger than the present Niagara County even though it consisted of only the Town of Cambria.WEB, Niagara County > County Information,weblink June 8, 2022, www.niagaracounty.com, From 1814 to 1817, records of Cattaraugus County were divided between Belmont (the seat of Allegany County) and Buffalo (then in Niagara County). Niagara County governed the western portion of Cattaraugus County, then known as the town of Perry.WEB, Early History of Cattaraugus County: A Brief Overview,weblink live,weblink June 8, 2022, June 8, 2022, Cattaraugus County, In 1821, Erie County was created from Niagara County.WEB, Erie County History Article â New York Roots,weblink June 8, 2022, en-US, The county has a number of properties on the National Register of Historic Places.{{NRISref|2008a}}Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,139 square miles, of which {{convert|522|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|617|sqmi}} (54%) is water.WEB,weblink United States Census Bureau, January 6, 2015, August 22, 2012, 2010 Census Gazetteer Files, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20140519062322weblink">weblink May 19, 2014, Niagara County is in the most western part of New York State, just north of the city Buffalo and{{convert|1140|sqmi}} bordering Lake Ontario on its northern border, and the Niagara River Canada on its western border.WEB, Niagara {{!, The State of New York |url=https://www.ny.gov/counties/niagara |access-date=June 12, 2022 |website=www.ny.gov |language=en}}The county's primary geographic feature is Niagara Falls, the riverbed of which has eroded seven miles south over the past 12,000 years since the last ice age. The Niagara River and Niagara Falls, are in effect, the drainage ditch for four of the Great Lakes which constitute the world's largest supply of fresh water.WEB, Warren, Earl, March 4, 2010, History of the landmarked Niagara Falls,weblink June 12, 2022, HISTORY, en, The water flows north from Lake Erie, then through the Niagara River, goes over Niagara Falls, and then on to Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, eventually emptying into the North Atlantic Ocean.WEB, Where Does the Water of Niagara Falls Come From?,weblink June 12, 2022, Niagara Falls Canada, en, Today, tourists and visitors to the Falls see a diminished flow of water over the Falls, since a portion of the flow has been diverted for hydroelectric power purposes. Both the American and Canadian side of the Niagara River have massive electrical power plants.WEB, Hotels, Niagara Falls, March 18, 2020, Why Does Water Keep Flowing Over Niagara Falls?,weblink June 12, 2022, Niagara Falls Hotels, en-US, The Niagara Gorge is the path Niagara Falls has taken over thousands of years as it continues to erode.WEB, Top Five: Niagara Gorge Views,weblink June 12, 2022, www.niagaraparks.com, en-US, Niagara Falls started at the Niagara Escarpment which cuts Niagara County in half in an eastâwest direction. North of the Escarpment lies the Lake Ontario plain, which is a fertile flatland used to grow grapes, apples, peaches and other fruits and vegetables. The grape variety Niagara, source of most American white grape juice but not esteemed for wine, was first grown in the county, in 1868. Viticulture, or wine culture has begun to take place, with several wineries below the escarpment. This has helped to improve the depressed economy of the region.Adjacent counties and areas
- Orleans County - east
- Genesee County - southeast
- Erie County - south
- Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario, Canada - west
Major highways
{{div col|colwidth=18em}}- 22px Interstate 190 (Niagara Thruway)
- 20px U.S. Route 62
- 20px20px US 62 Business
- 20px New York State Route 18
- 20px New York State Route 31
- 20px New York State Route 78
- 20px New York State Route 93
- 22px New York State Route 104
- 22px New York State Route 265
- 22px New York State Route 384
- 22px New York State Route 425
- 22px Niagara Scenic Parkway
- 22px LaSalle Expressway
State protected areas
- De Veaux Woods State Park, north of the City of Niagara Falls.
- Devil's Hole State Park, immediately north of the City of Niagara Falls.
- Fort Niagara State Park, located at the mouth of the Niagara River.
- Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park, in the Town of Lewiston.
- Four Mile Creek State Park, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
- Golden Hill State Park, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
- Hartland Swamp Wildlife Management Areaâa conservation area in the Town of Hartland.
- Joseph Davis State Park, along the Niagara River.
- Niagara Reservation State Park, in the City of Niagara Falls.
- Reservoir State Park, south of the power reservoir.
- Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area, partly in the Town of Royalton.
- Wilson-Tuscarora State Park, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
Government and politics
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Niagara County is governed by a 15-member Legislature, with the Chairman of the Legislature as the de facto head of county government. The 2024 Legislature, consists of 12 members of the Republican-led Majority Caucus and three members of the Democrat-led Minority Caucus. The Legislature formerly consisted of 19 members, but was downsized to 15 seats effective January 1, 2012, based on the results of a public referendum.A subordinate county manager reports to the County Legislature. Governing functions of the Legislature rely on a committee system. There are five standing committees and one long-term ad hoc committee: Administration; Community Services; Community Safety and Security; Economic Development; Public Works; and the ad hoc Refuse Disposal District Committee.The dominant political party in the Niagara County Legislature is currently the Republican Party, which is ancestrally the dominant party in Niagara County.2024 Legislature
Chairman: Rebecca J. WydyshVice Chairman: Anthony J. NemiMajority Leader: Randy R. BradtMinority Leader: Christopher A. Robins1st District: Irene M. Myers2nd District: Rebecca J. Wydysh3rd District: Christopher J. McKimmie4th District: Jeffrey Elder5th District: Christopher A. Robins6th District: Christopher Voccio7th District: Jesse P. Gooch8th District: Richard L. Andres9th District: Randy R. Bradt10th District: David E. Godfrey11th District: Anthony J. Nemi12th District: Carla L. Speranza13th District: Richard E. Abbott14th District: Shawn A. Foti15th District: Michael A. HillOther entities
In addition to the areas mentioned above, much of Niagara County is serviced by a Water District and a Sewer District. Both bodies are subordinate to the County Legislature; the former has a direct relationship, while the latter is currently under limited oversight of the town supervisors within the district.State and federal government
{| class="wikitable sortable"|+New York's 26th congressional district > | LAST1 = W | DATE = APRIL 2, 2012 | PUBLISHER = THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH AND REAPPORTIONMENT | ALBANY, NEW YORK > ACCESS-DATE = JANUARY 13, 2013, | 2024 New York's 26th congressional district special election | > | Buffalo, New York>Buffalo, Erie County |
New York's 27th congressional district > | LAST1 = W | DATE = APRIL 2, 2012 | PUBLISHER = THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH AND REAPPORTIONMENT | ALBANY, NEW YORK > ACCESS-DATE = JANUARY 13, 2013, | Chris Jacobs (politician) | > | Orchard Park (town), New York>Orchard Park, Erie County |
New York's 62nd State Senate district>62nd State Senate District | AllHTTP://WWW.LATFOR.STATE.NY.US/MAPS/2012S/FS62.PDF > TITLE = SENATE DISTRICT 62 | FIRST1 = ERIC | WORK = VIEW 2012 SENATE DISTRICT MAPS | LOCATION = ALBANY, NEW YORK | Robert G. Ortt > | Newfane, New York>Newfane, Niagara County |
New York State Assembly>140th State Assembly District | North TonawandaHTTP://WWW.LATFOR.STATE.NY.US/MAPS/PROP2012A/PA140.PDF > TITLE = ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 140 | FIRST1 = ERIC | WORK = VIEW PROPOSED 2012 ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MAPS | LOCATION = ALBANY, NEW YORK | William Conrad III > | Kenmore, New York>Kenmore, Erie County |
New York State Assembly>144th State Assembly District | Roughly the north and east parts of the county (Towns of Hartland, Lockport, Newfane, Porter, Royalton, Somerset, Wilson)HTTP://WWW.LATFOR.STATE.NY.US/MAPS/PROP2012A/PA144.PDF > TITLE = ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 144 | FIRST1 = ERIC | WORK = VIEW PROPOSED 2012 ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MAPS | LOCATION = ALBANY, NEW YORK | Michael Norris (politician)>Michael Norris | Republican | 2017 | Lockport, Niagara County |
New York State Assembly>145th State Assembly District | Roughly the west part of the county (Towns of Cambria, Lewiston, Niagara, Wheatfield, City of Niagara Falls, Tuscarora Reservation)HTTP://WWW.LATFOR.STATE.NY.US/MAPS/PROP2012A/PA145.PDF > TITLE = ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 145 | FIRST1 = ERIC | WORK = VIEW PROPOSED 2012 ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MAPS | LOCATION = ALBANY, NEW YORK | Angelo Morinello > | Niagara Falls, New York>Niagara Falls, Niagara County |
New York State Assembly>146th State Assembly District | PendletonHTTP://WWW.LATFOR.STATE.NY.US/MAPS/PROP2012A/PA146.PDF > TITLE = ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 146 | FIRST1 = ERIC | WORK = VIEW PROPOSED 2012 ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MAPS | LOCATION = ALBANY, NEW YORK | Karen McMahon > | East Amherst, New York>East Amherst, Erie County |
- The 8th Judicial District of the New York Supreme Court
- The 4th Division of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Demographics
{{US Census population|1810= 8971|1820= 22990|1830= 18482|1840= 31132|1850= 42276|1860= 50399|1870= 50437|1880= 54173|1890= 62491|1900= 74961|1910= 92036|1920= 118705|1930= 149329|1940= 160110|1950= 189992|1960= 242269|1970= 235720|1980= 227354|1990= 220756|2000= 219846|2010= 216469|2020= 2126662020 Census {| class"wikitable"
White (U.S. Census)>White (NH)|173,691|82.0% |
African American (U.S. Census)>Black or African American (NH)|16,206|7.62% |
Native American (U.S. Census)>Native American (NH)|2,294|1.1% |
Asian (U.S. Census)>Asian (NH)|2,439|1.2% |
Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)>Pacific Islander (NH)|45|0.02% |
Race (United States Census)>Other/Mixed (NH)|10,173|5.0% |
Hispanic (U.S. Census)>Hispanic or Latino|7,818|4.0% |
Education
Niagara University is located in Lewiston, New York. Niagara County Community College is located in Sanborn, New York. Many Niagara County residents also attend Erie and other Western New York County Schools.In the Buffalo Metro area there are more than 20 public and private colleges and universities offering programs in technical and vocational training, graduate, and professional studies.K-12 school districts
School districts include:WEB,weblink 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Niagara County, NY, U.S. Census Bureau, July 25, 2022, - Text list{{div col|colwidth=30em}}- Barker Central School District
- Lewiston-Porter Central School District
- Lockport City School District
- Newfane Central School District
- Niagara Falls City School District
- Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District
- North Tonawanda City School District
- Royalton-Hartland Central School District
- Starpoint Central School District
- Wilson Central School District
Communities
(File:Niagara County NY map labeled.png|thumb|350px|right|Map of Niagara County's municipalities)Larger settlements {| class"wikitable sortable"|+
!#!Location!Population!Type!AreaNiagara Falls, New York>Niagara Falls|50,193|City|Greater Niagara |
North Tonawanda, New York>North Tonawanda|31,568|City|Greater Niagara |
Lockport (city), New York>Lockport|21,165|City|Southeast |
South Lockport, New York>South Lockport|8,234|CDP|Southeast |
Newfane (CDP), New York>Newfane|3,822|CDP|Lake Shore |
Lewiston (village), New York>Lewiston|2,701|Village|Greater Niagara |
Youngstown, New York>Youngstown|1,935|Village|Greater Niagara |
Middleport, New York>Middleport|1,840|Village|Southeast |
Sanborn, New York>Sanborn|1,645|CDP|Greater Niagara |
Rapids, New York>Rapids|1,636|CDP|Southeast |
Ransomville, New York>Ransomville|1,419|CDP|Lake Shore |
Wilson (village), New York>Wilson|1,264|Village|Lake Shore |
Gasport, New York>Gasport|1,248|CDP/Hamlet|Southeast |
Olcott, New York>Olcott|1,241|CDP|Lake Shore |
Barker, Niagara County, New York>Barker|533|Village|Lake Shore |
Towns
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}- Cambria
- Hartland
- Lewiston
- Lockport
- Newfane
- Niagara
- Pendleton
- Porter
- Royalton
- Somerset
- Wheatfield
- Wilson
Hamlets
(File:Map of Niagara County, New York.png|thumb|350x350px|Also a map showing Niagara County's municipalities, but with Census Designated Places and Hamlets)CDPs
Indian reservations
See also
- List of counties in New York
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Niagara County, New York
- Niagara (electoral district)
Footnotes
{{Reflist}}Further reading
- History of Niagara County, New York: With Illustrations Descriptive of Its Scenery, Private Residences, Public Buildings, Fine Blocks, Public Manufactures, and Portraits of Old Pioneers and Prominent Residents. New York: Sanford & Co., 1878.
- John Theodore Horton, Edward Theodore Williams, and Harry Stevens Douglass, History of Northwestern New York: Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, Genesee and Orleans Counties. Lewis Publishing Co., 1947.
- Robert D. Kostoff, A History of Niagara County, New York. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 2001.
- Niagara County Pioneer Association, Souvenir History of Niagara County, New York: Commemorative of the 25th Anniversary of the Pioneer Association of Niagara County. Lockport, NY: The Lockport Journal, 1902.
- William Pool, Landmarks of Niagara County, New York. Syracuse, NY: D. Mason & Co., 1897.
- Q, Q114149636, 693-98, Chapter V. Niagara County.
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- Samuel T. Wiley and Winfield Scott Garner, Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Niagara County, New York. Philadelphia: Gresham Publishing Co., 1892.
- Edward T. Williams, Niagara County, New York: A Concise Record of Her Progress and People, 1821-1921, Published during Its Centennial Year. In Two Volumes. Chicago: J.H. Beers & Co., 1921.
External links
- Niagara County webpage
- {{curlie|Regional/North_America/United_States/New_York/Counties/Niagara|Niagara County}}
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