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Pendleton (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.
Pendleton is a town in Niagara County, New York, USA. The population was 6,050 at the 2000 census. The Town of Pendleton lies on the southern edge of Niagara County. Pendleton is east of the City of Niagara Falls.
The Town of Pendleton was set apart in 1827 from part of the Town of Niagara. Pendleton Clark, one of the first settlers, gave his name to several locations in the town and eventually to the town itself. Clark served in the American Revolution and became an innkeeper.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.1 square kilometers. 70.4 square kilometers of it is land and 0.7 square kilometers of it is water. The south border of the town is Tonawanda Creek. The Erie Canal passes through the eastern part of the town, where it connects to Tonawanda Creek.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.6 percent under the age of 18, 5.9 percent from 18 to 24, 30.0 percent from 25 to 44, 25.1 percent from 45 to 64, and 11.4 who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Pendleton enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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