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Eden ( T )
New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.
Eden is a town located south of Buffalo, in Erie County, New York, USA. The population was 8,076 at the 2000 census. The basis for choosing the town's name is unknown. The Town of Eden is one of the interior Southtowns of Erie County, lying in the south-central part of the county. US Route 62 passes through the town and connects to New York State Route 75 in the north part of the town.
The first settler arrived around 1808. The Town of Eden was established in 1812 by partition of the Town of Willink. Later, Eden gave up territory to form the Towns of Evans and Hamburg.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 103.2 square kilometers. 103.1 square kilometers of it is land and 0.1 square kilometers of it is water. In the town the population was spread out with 26.9 percent under the age of 18, 6.1 percent from 18 to 24, 28.3 percent from 25 to 44, 24.6 percent from 45 to 64, and 14.2 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Eden enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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