Clifton Springs, New York

Finger Lakes, New York
Village
Finger Lakes, New York

Location within the state of New York

Coordinates: 42°57′44″N 77°8′15″W / 42.96222°N 77.13750°W / 42.96222; -77.13750Coordinates: 42°57′44″N 77°8′15″W / 42.96222°N 77.13750°W / 42.96222; -77.13750
Country United States
State New York
County Ontario
Area
 • Total 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km2)
 • Land 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 577 ft (176 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 2,127
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 14432
Area code(s) 315
FIPS code 36-16375
GNIS feature ID 0970014

Clifton Springs is a village located in Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 2,127 at the 2010 census. The village takes its name from local mineral springs.

The Village of Clifton Springs is located primarily in the Town of Manchester, but the eastern part is in the Town of Phelps. The village is southeast of Rochester, NY.

(The area and population reported and analyzed in this article are also reflected in the aggregate values reported for the town as a whole. See: Manchester (town), New York.)

History

The location was first settled around 1801, and much of the early community endeavors exploited the sulfur springs as a health spa. The village was incorporated in 1859.

In 1849, the development of the area was slow until Dr. Henry Foster came looking for a place to begin his water cure. The field of medicine was just beginning and it was thought that the sulphur waters together with a strong religious revival could restore many to active and useful lives. Sulphur Springs, as it was once called, was well known throughout the eastern part of the US because of this. Over the years, thousands of people came to enjoy the benefits of the water and rest and regain their health. Some famous people who visited the area was Elvis Presley, and Betty Davis' daughter. The area around the former sanitarium was designated the Clifton Springs Sanitarium Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

In March, 1917, a local convalescent and architect George Edward Barton assembled a small group of authorities from around the country to discuss the benefits of the "work cure", or the value of activity in promoting recovery. During that meeting, the profession of occupational therapy was born with the incorporation of what is now The American Occupational Therapy Association.[2] In 1968, a plaque was placed on Mr. Barton's home, known as Consolation House, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the profession. For several years between 1915-1921, Consolation House was maintained by Mr. Barton as a convalescent home employing the use of therapeutic activity.[3]

Today, there has been a revival of the health benefits obtained from the sulphur springs. Modern medicine using scientific fact has proven the usefulness of these springs. The Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic has devoted an entire wing to this treatment.

Modern day Clifton Springs offers an excellent school system,modern hospital, YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and numerous other organizations, country club/golf course, national bank, library, senior citizen community, volunteer fire department, a park area, tennis courts, a skate park, shaded streets, a large manufacturing firm, and an active business section. In the summer months, the town participates in a business program dubbed "Super Sundays."

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District serves the students who live in Clifton Springs. The school district, also known as Midlakes, serves the students of the area. The current Superintendent is Jamie Farr as of 2014.

The Oliver Warner Farmstead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]

Geography

Clifton Springs is located at 42°57′44″N 77°8′15″W / 42.96222°N 77.13750°W / 42.96222; -77.13750 (42.962310, -77.137362).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all of it land.

Clifton Springs is immediately south of both the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) and New York State Route 96. County Road 13 passes through the village as Main Street.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1870746—
188090220.9%
18901,29743.8%
19001,61724.7%
19101,600−1.1%
19201,6281.8%
19301,81911.7%
19401,413−22.3%
19501,83830.1%
19601,9536.3%
19702,0585.4%
19802,039−0.9%
19902,1756.7%
20002,2232.2%
20102,127−4.3%
Est. 20142,102[5]−1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 2,223 people, 869 households, and 530 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,541.4 people per square mile (596.0/km²). There were 921 housing units at an average density of 638.6 per square mile (246.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.57% White, 1.21% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 869 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,595, and the median income for a family was $49,485. Males had a median income of $33,929 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,238. About 8.0% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture

Chef John Mitzewich, on his video blog Food Wishes, dedicated a ginger and garlic glazed chicken wing to his town of birth, naming his recipe "Clifton Springs Chicken Wings".[8] The episode has currently been viewed over 2.7 million times according to YouTube statistics.

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Quiroga, V.A.M. (1995). Occupational Therapy: The First 30 Years. Bethesda, MD. The American Occupational Therapy Association.
  3. ↑ Barton, G.E. (1919). Teaching the Sick: A Manual of Occupational Therapy and Re-Education. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ↑ http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2008/05/clifton-springs-chicken-wings-oven.html

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