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Cuba is a town in Allegany County, New York, USA. A town is a type of settlement ranging from a few to several thousand (occasionally hundreds of thousands inhabitants although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan Allegany County is a County located in the US state of New York. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Town lies on the western border of Allegany County, with the Village of Cuba within its borders. Cuba is a Village in Allegany County, New York, United States. Cuba is approximately an hour's drive south of Rochester, New York and Buffalo, New York. Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York State, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Buffalo (ˈbʌfəloʊ is the second largest city in New York State. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 8 square miles (92. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²), of which, 35. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 square miles (91. 0 km²) of it is land and 0. 7 square miles (1. 8 km²) of it (1. 95%) is water.

The west town line is the border of Cattaraugus County, New York. Cattaraugus County is a County located in the US state of New York.

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17) passes through the town running East and West. Interstate 86 was once assigned to what is now Interstate 84 east of East Hartford, Connecticut. New York State Route 17, also known as the Southern Tier Expressway (between the Pennsylvania - New York border and Binghamton) the Quickway New York State Route 305 is a major north-south highway that intersects New York State Route 446 in the Village of Cuba. New York State Route 305 is a north-south route in the Southern Tier that runs from the Pennsylvania state line in Cattaraugus County to the hamlet New York State Route 446 is a State highway in the Southern Tier of the U

Communities and locations in the Town of Cuba

Adjacent towns and areas

Cuba is north of the Town of Clarksville and south of the Town of New Hudson. New Hudson is a Town in Allegany County, New York, United States. It is east of the Town of Ischua in Cattargaugus County and west of the Town of Friendship. Ischua (pronounced "ish-way" is a Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Friendship is a Town in Allegany County, New York, USA. The population was 1927 at the 2000 census

How Cuba came to its name

Why Cuba was given its name has always been a matter of conjecture. John S. Minard's: Civic History of Cuba, published in 1910, tells us that "Cuba is a Roman word and means Goddess or Protector of the Young. So in all probability, the Legislators of 1822, when they set aside the township from the town of Friendship, by accident, stumbled upon the word and appropriated the name, the significance of which is pleasant to think of. " Simeon DeWitt, the surveyor general for New York State in the early 1800s was an avid student of ancient Roman Mythology and is credited with suggesting the name.

Some people think that the town was named after the Island of Cuba. A common reason for this is that there are other towns in the area with names of Spanish towns, such as Salamanca, Cadiz, Panama, Mexico and Bolivar, to name a few. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Another town Belfast, although not Spanish, is the name of another foreign town (in Northern Ireland or Ulster). Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Ulster ( Ulaidh ˈkwɪɟɪ ˈʌlˠu / ˈʌlˠi is one of the four provinces of Ireland, in addition to Connacht, Munster and Leinster

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,392 people, 1,336 households, and 915 families residing in the town. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 96. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6 people per square mile (37. 3/km²). There were 1,710 housing units at an average density of 48. 7/sq mi (18. 8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97. 91% White, 0. 27% Black or African American, 0. 24% Native American, 0. 38% Asian, 0. 27% from other races, and 0. 94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1. 09% of the population.

There were 1,336 households out of which 31. 7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53. 4% were married couples living together, 9. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31. 5% were non-families. 25. 1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 49 and the average family size was 2. 98.

In the town the population was spread out with 25. 7% under the age of 18, 7. 7% from 18 to 24, 25. 3% from 25 to 44, 24. 7% from 45 to 64, and 16. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92. 7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87. 4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,939, and the median income for a family was $37,969. Males had a median income of $29,291 versus $21,115 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,247. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 6. 0% of families and 9. 4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 6% of those under age 18 and 6. 3% of those age 65 or over.

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History

The Town of Cuba was formed in 1850 from part of the Town of Friendship. Friendship is a Town in Allegany County, New York, USA. The population was 1927 at the 2000 census In 1830, Cuba was reduced by the formation of the Town of Genesee. Genesee is a Town in Allegany County, New York, United States. In 1835, Cuba was partitioned again to form the Town of Clarksville. Clarksville is a Town located in Allegany County, New York, United States.

Formerly known as Township 3 Range 2 of the Holland Land Purchase, the settlement of Cuba began in 1817, though the town was not first organized until 1822 and not established until 1850. Between 1810 to the late 1820s the town saw a boom in both settlement and population as many of the town's first businesses, churches and schools were established.

Business

Cheese

Along with neighboring Town of Friendship, New York, which houses Friendship Dairies, Cuba has been a top producer of dairy products since the late 1800s. Friendship is a Town in Allegany County, New York, USA. The population was 1927 at the 2000 census In the early 1900s, Cuba was known as the 'Cheese Capital of the World'. Today, it is home to the Empire Cheese Factory, located on Haskell Road in the south end of Cuba. Empire Cheese is one of the town's top employers. Cuba is also the home of the world renowned Cuba Cheese Shoppe. Located on Genesee Street, the Cuba Cheese Shoppe serves as a retail outlet for many types of cheeses and dairy products. Cuba Cheese has won several awards and is known as one of the top producers of New York State Cheddar. Every year during the first week of June the town hosts Cuba Dairy Week. Cuba is also home to Farnsworth Cookies and many other local businesses.

Points of interest

Cuba Lake

About two miles north of the village is a man-made lake at 1545 feet above sea level, Cuba Lake is the highest reservoir in Allegany County. In western New York State, Cuba Lakeis the sixth highest reservoir. (Ref. : Digital copy of the US Geological Survey map. ) When built it was the largest man-made lake ever constructed. It was constructed in 1858 at a cost of $150,000, as a reservoir to feed the Genesee Valley Canal. At the time of its construction, Cuba Lake was the largest man-made lake in the world.

Today, the lake mainly serves as a source of recreation for locals. It is surrounded by some 300+ homes, many of which are year-round dwellings. The road surrounding the lake is about 7 miles in length and very narrow.

(Our thanks to the staff at USGS and GNIS, Reston, VA, for providing the correct elevation for the lake. )

The Seneca Oil Spring

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The spring is located near the spillway end of Cuba Lake on the Oil Springs Reservation, Allegany County, New York. Oil Springs Reservation is an Indian reservation located in Allegany County, New York, United States. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous This is the site of the famed spring described by the Franciscan Missionary Joseph De La Roche D'Allion in 1627, the first recorded mention of oil on the North American Continent. In 1927, the New York State Oil Producers Association sponsored the dedication of a monument at the site describing the history of the oil industry in North America. The site is now under the supervision of the County of Allegany and a picnic area is available for those visiting there.

Block Barn

Cuba is also home to what the locals refer to as the Block Barn on Route 305 just past the Conrail overpass south of the Historic District. Constructed in 1909, this structure, which is made almost entirely of cement, spans nearly 350 feet long and is completely fireproof. It was built to house William Simpson's "McKinney" horses. It has been a popular stable and the Czar of Russia sent a mare there to be mated with "Mckinney". A stable is a Building in which Livestock, especially Horses are kept It was once considered by the Anheuser Busch company as a spot to house its famous Clydesdales. Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc ( (ˈænhаɪzər bʊʃ is the largest Brewing company in the United States with a 48 Each year in September it hosts the Cuba Garlic Festival

South Street Historic District

The South Street Historic District encompasses a four block, one quarter mile section of South Street (Route 305), the main north-south route through the village. The street is one of the village's most prestigious residential areas. Designated in 1988, when it was added to the State and National Historic Registers, the district consists of 37 residential properties dating from 1840 to 1940 and three churches : First Baptist and Christ Episcopal, 1871, and Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic, 1926. The district begins at the First Baptist Church and ends at the Conrail underpass at the south end.

Education

Local schools

The main high school in Cuba is Cuba-Rushford Middle High School, which formed after a merger of the Cuba and Rushford, New York school districts. Rushford is a Town in Allegany County, New York, United States. The Middle High School sits north of the town on Route 305 and teaches grades 6-12. What is known as the "Old" High School on Elm Street now teaches grades K-5 as the "Old" Elementary School across the street is now the Elm Street Academy as part of a Boces program. The mascot of Cuba was the Greyhounds until the merger in the mid 1990s when the mascot was renamed to the Rebels.

Higher education

West of Cuba between the village ofAllegany, New York and Olean is St. Bonaventure University. Allegany New York is the name of two locations in Cattaraugus County, New York: Allegany (village New York Allegany Olean (ˈoliˌæn is a City in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. St Bonaventure University is a private Catholic university located near Olean New York. SBU's campus sits on the Olean/Allegany border and it has its own postal ZIP code. Many of SBU's teams such as the basketball and baseball teams play in the Atlantic 10 Conference of NCAA Division 1.

Several of the state's SUNY campuses are near Cuba as well. Olean is also home to a Jamestown Community College satellite campus. Jamestown Community College is a two-year college in the SUNY system About 30 miles east of Cuba in Alfred, New York is Alfred University and Alfred State College which are across the street from each other. Alfred is both a town and a village nested in Allegany County New York, United States and contains two colleges Alfred University is a small comprehensive university in the Village of Alfred in Western New York, United States, an hour south of Alfred State College is a State University of New York College of Technology located in Alfred, New York in Allegany County. Buffalo, New York is home to several universities and colleges. Buffalo (ˈbʌfəloʊ is the second largest city in New York State.

Churches

Cemeteries

Also list of Soldiers buried in North Cuba Cemetery.

Historical Society and FHL/FHC microfilm. See WNYGS Journal, Vol. II, No. 1

Addresses of interest

Cuba Historical Society PO Box 200 16 Genesee Street Cuba, NY 14727

Town Historian David Crowley, Cuba Town Historian 44 South Street Cuba, NY 14727

Cuba Town Clerk Doris Hall 36 Spring Street Cuba, NY 14727

Cuba Friends of Architecture Donald Donovan, President P. O. Box 274 Cuba, NY 14727

Notable residents

Rictor Norton (1945 — ), author, social historian

Naomi Olive

Naomi Olive, who was murdered by her 16 year old daughter Marlene and her boyfriend Chuck Riley, was originally from Cuba. Dr Rictor Norton (born 1945 is an American scholar of literary and cultural history particularly gay history The story was made famous in the 1982 book Bad Blood: A Family Murder in Marin County, by Richard M. Levine.

Charles "Pa" Ingalls

Charles Phillip Ingalls, father of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the author of the popular Little House on the Prairie, was born on a farm in the North Cuba area. Charles Phillip Ingalls ( January 10, 1836, Cuba New York - June 8, 1902, De Smet South Dakota) was the father of Laura Ingalls Wilder ( February 7, 1867 – February 10, 1957) was an American Author, who wrote the Little House series Little House on the Prairie is a children's book by Laura Ingalls Wilder that was published in 1935 Several members of the Ingalls family had settled there prior to 1835, and several brothers all had adjoining farmlands. It is not known exactly where the home is located wherein Charles Ingalls was born. Several homes still standing in the area are known to have been built around that era, and were owned by various members of the Ingalls family. Many descendants of the Landsford Ingalls still reside in the area. Laura Ingalls Wilder ( February 7, 1867 – February 10, 1957) was an American Author, who wrote the Little House series

References

  1. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes

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