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Ontario is a town located in Wayne County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 9,778.
The Town of Ontario is located in the northwest corner of the county.
History
The first settler arrived in 1806. The Town of Ontario was created in 1807 as the “Town of Freetown” from a part of the Town of Williamson. In 1808 the town name changed to Ontario.
In 1811 iron ore was discovered and a thriving smelting operation arose that lasted until past the end of the century.
Geography
The north town boundary is Lake Ontario, and the west town line is the border of Monroe County, New York. The town is east of the City of Rochester.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 83.8 km˛ (32.3 mi˛). 83.4 km˛ (32.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.37% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,778 people, 3,617 households, and 2,698 families residing in the town. The population density is 117.2/km˛ (303.5/mi˛). There are 3,814 housing units at an average density of 45.7/km˛ (118.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 96.47% White, 1.25% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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The Town of Hamlin is in the northwest part of the county.
History
The Town of Hamlin was created as the Town of Union, but was renamed in 1861 as the Town of Hamlin in honor of Vice President Hannibal Hamlin.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 115.3 km˛ (44.5 mi˛). 112.4 km˛ (43.4 mi˛) of it is land and 2.8 km˛ (1.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.47%
New York State Travel Guide
Situated in Northeastern United States, the State of New York is home to diverse landscapes, cultures and cities. In the northern region, enjoy the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. A little further north, on the Hudson River, is the state capital Albany, which is a good base from which to explore 'upstate' New York.
On the border with Canada, between Lakes Ontario and Erie is possibly the country’s most spectacular natural attraction, and certainly the most popular – the Niagara Falls. Located midway between Niagara Falls and New York City are the Finger Lakes, which despite
Kendall is a town located in Orleans County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,838. The town is named after Amos Kendall, the U.S. Postmaster General under President Andrew Jackson.
The Town of Kendall was incorporated in 1835 from the Town of Murray and is in the northeast corner of the county. It was formerly called North Murray and was not settled rapidly due to swampy terrain.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 85.4 km˛ (33.0 mi˛). 85.2 km˛ (32.9 mi˛) of it is land and
Carlton is a town located in Orleans County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,960. The name is derived from a shipbuilding district in Ontario, Canada.
The Town of Carlton was formed from the Towns of Gaines and Ridgeway in 1822 and was then known as the Town of Oak Orchard. It was incorporated as Carleton as 1825 and lies in the north part of the county on the shore of Lake Ontario.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 115.4 km˛ (44.5 mi˛). 113.2 km˛ (43.7
Williamson is a town located in Wayne County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,777.
The Town of Williamson is in the northwest part of the county.
History
The first settler, Daniel Russell, built a log cabin in Pultneyville in 1794. This hamlet became the only port until the opening of the Erie Canal. Williamson was created in 1802 from the Town of Sodus. In 1814 during the War of 1812, British troops landed and an agreement was made with the villagers allowing them to seize some stores without resistance, but a dispute broke out
