Truxton, New York

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Truxton, New York
settlement_type = Town
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Cortland
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area_total_km2 = 115.8
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area_total_sq_mi = 44.7
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1225
population_density_km2 = 10.6
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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postal_code = 13056, 13158
area_code = 607
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Truxton is a town in Cortland County, New York, United States. The population was 1,225 at the 2000 census. The town was named for Commodore Thomas Truxton, a naval officer of the American Revolution.

The Town of Truxton is in the northeast part of the county, northeast of the City of Cortland.

History

The region was in the Central New York Military Tract.

The first settler arrived around 1793. The town was formed from part of the Town of Fabius (in Onondaga County) when Cortland County was created in 1808. An addition was made in 1811 to Truxton from the Town of Solon. In 1858, part of Truxton was used to form the Town of Cuyler.

In 1865, the population was 1,689.

Notable residents

*Baseball legend John McGraw, who managed the New York Giants to three World Series victories in the early 20th century, was a Truxton native. His [http://www.ratzenberger.net/baseball/baseball_quest/notables/john_mcgraw_monument.htm monument] stands in Truxton village.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.7 square miles (115.9 km²), of which 44.7 square miles (115.7 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) (0.09%) is water.

The north town line is the border of Onondaga County.

The East Branch of the Tioughnioga River passes through the town.

New York State Route 13 intersects New York State Route 91 at Truxton village.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,225 people, 440 households, and 337 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.4 people per square mile (10.6/km²). There were 536 housing units at an average density of 12.0/sq mi (4.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.55% White, 0.57% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 440 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,115, and the median income for a family was $41,000. Males had a median income of $29,306 versus $21,384 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,516. About 8.9% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Truxton

*Cheningo -- A hamlet in the south part of the town by Cheningo Creek.
*Cheningo Creek A tributary of the Tioughnioga River in the south part of Truxton.
*Crains Mills -- A hamlet east of Truxton village on Route 13.
*Labrador Creek -- A stream flowing southward to enter the East Branch of the Tioughnioga River near Truxton village.
*Labrador Mountain -- A skiing area near the west town line.
*Manchester Mills -- A former community in the town near the Tioughnioga River.
*Truxton -- The hamlet of Truxton is on NY-13 and NY-91.
*Tubville -- A former community in the town.

References

External links

* [http://www.cortland-co.org/towns/Truxton.htm Town of Truxton, NY]
* [http://history.rays-place.com/ny/truxton-ny.htm Early history of Truxton]
* [http://www.cortlandbusiness.com/county/profiles/truxton.html Information about Truxton]