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Elbridge ( 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.
Elbridge is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 6,091 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Elbridge Gerry, a Vice President of the United States. The Town of Elbridge is west of Syracuse. Elbridge is also the name of a village is in this town. The town is on the west border of the county.
Elbridge was part of the Central New York Military Tract. It was settled by outsiders around 1793. The Erie Canal was completed through the town in 1825. The Town of Elbridge was formed in 1829 from the Town of Camillus.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 99.2 square kilometers. 97.3 square kilometers of it is land and 1.8 square kilometers of it square kilometers is water. In the town the population was spread out with 27.3 percent under the age of 18, 6.6 percent from 18 to 24, 29.1 percent from 25 to 44, 23.9 percent from 45 to 64, and 13.1 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Elbridge enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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