City of Rome
Motto: Center of It All
City of Rome Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 43°13′10″N 75°27′48″W / 43.21944, -75.46333
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Oneida
Incorporated	1870
Government
- Mayor	James F. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous There are 62 counties in the State of New York. The first twelve counties in New York were created immediately after the British annexation of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam Oneida County is a County located in the US state of New York. Year 1870 ( MDCCCLXX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Brown
Area
- Total	75. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 7 sq mi (196. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 0 km²)
- Land	74. To help compare Orders of magnitude of different geographical regions we list here areas between 1000 km2 and 10000 km2 9 sq mi (194. 1 km²)
- Water	0. 8 sq mi (1. 9 km²)  0. 99%
Elevation	456 ft (139 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	34,950
- Density	466. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4/sq mi (180. 1/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s)	315
FIPS code	36-63418
GNIS feature ID	0962840
Website: http://romenewyork.com/

Rome is a city in Oneida County, New York, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 315 is a Telephone Area code in Upstate New York. It Stretches from west of Syracuse to Little Falls, north to the Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Oneida 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 population was 34,950 at the 2000 census. It is in New York's 24th congressional district. The 24th Congressional District of New York includes all or parts of Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Oneida The city is named after the Italian city of Rome. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 It is sometimes nicknamed "The Copper City" on account of the brass and copper works founded by Paul Revere in 1801. Paul Revere (bap December 22, 1734 ( OS) / January 1 1735 (NS &ndash May 10, 1818) was an American Silversmith It is also mentioned in the famous song "Erie Canal," as "We'll make it to Rome 'fore six o'clock. "

The city is in the south-central part of the county. The Rome Sand Plains is a 15,000-acre inland pine barrens within the city, that consists of a mosaic of high sand dunes and low peat bogs, mixed northern hardwood forests, meadows and wetlands. Rome Sand Plains is a 15000-acre inland Pine barrens within the city of Rome in Oneida County New York consisting of a mosaic of high sand dunes and It is one of only a handful of inland pine barrens remaining in the United States. Pine barrens, also known as "pine plains" "sand plains" "pinelands" "pine bush" and "pitch pine-scrub oak barrens" occur throughout

Rome is a principal city of the Utica–Rome, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Utica-Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in central New York,

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 In popular culture 5 Famous residents 6 Transportation 7 See also 8 References 9 External links

History

In the heart of the Leatherstocking Region made famous by James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, Rome is known as the City of American History. James Fenimore Cooper (September 15 1789 &ndash September 14 1851 was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century The Leatherstocking Tales is a series of novels by American Writer James Fenimore Cooper, each featuring the main hero

Native Americans called the area Deo-Wain-Sta, or The Great Carrying Place, referring to the portage between the Mohawk River and Wood Creek. Portage refers to the practice of carrying a Canoe or other Boat over land to avoid an obstacle on the water route (such as Rapids or a Waterfall The Mohawk River is a long River in the US state of New York. The portage was also known as the Oneida Carrying Place. Portage refers to the practice of carrying a Canoe or other Boat over land to avoid an obstacle on the water route (such as Rapids or a Waterfall The Oneida Carry was a Portage route between the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, used in Colonial America ( 1565 - 1776) Boats coming up the Mohawk River had to transfer their cargo (and boats) 1. 7 miles overland to continue west to Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. This important east/west trade route was later formalized by construction of the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal is a popular canal in New York state from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, approximately 360 miles connecting the Great Lakes

In 1758, Fort Stanwix was built to guard this strategic area. Fort Stanwix was a colonial fort whose construction was started on August 26[[ 758]] by British General John Stanwix, at the location of present-day

On July 4, 1817 construction on the Erie Canal began in Rome; in 1851, Jesse Williams founded America's first cheese factory. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 1817 ( MDCCCXVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Erie Canal is a popular canal in New York state from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, approximately 360 miles connecting the Great Lakes Jesse Williams may refer to Jesse Williams (actor, American television actor Jesse Williams (athlete, American high jumper Cheese is a Food made from Milk, usually the milk of cows, Buffalo, Goats or sheep, by coagulation.

The City of Rome was incorporated in 1870.

Between 1951 and 1991, the Rome Air Development Center (RADC) was located at Griffiss AFB. The Rome Laboratory, formerly known as the Rome Air Development Center, is a Research and development lab run by the US Air Force located at Griffiss In 1991, the RADC was redesignated Rome Laboratory. The Rome Laboratory, formerly known as the Rome Air Development Center, is a Research and development lab run by the US Air Force located at Griffiss It remained active as the Griffiss AFB was closed as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process in 1993. Base Realignment and Closure (or BRAC) is a process of the United States federal government directed at the administration and operation of the Armed In 1997, Rome Laboratory was made part of the Air Force Research Laboratory and renamed the Rome Research Site. The RADC has been responsible for some of the United States Air Force's major technological accomplishments, especially in the area of radio communications. Radio is the transmission of signals by Modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible Light.

The Northeast Air Defense Sector (NEADS) is also located in Rome, on the site of the former Griffiss Air Force Base. The Northeast Air Defense Sector (NEADS is a component of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD located at what used to be Griffiss Air Force Base

Woodstock 1999 was held in Rome with the city once again making use of the former Griffiss Air Force Base site. Woodstock 1999, held July 23 - 25, 1999 was the second large-scale Music festival (after Woodstock '94) that attempted to emulate the

In July 2005, New York City developers, Park Drive Estates, purchased the former Woodhaven Housing- formerly the base housing for Griffiss Air Force officers and enlisted men, and are in the process of re-developing that land into a resort-style active adult community.

Geography

Rome is located at 43°13′10″N, 75°27′48″W (43. 219469, -75. 463330). ^[1]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 75. 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 7 square miles (196. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 0 km²), of which, 74. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 9 square miles (194. 1 km²) of it is land and 0. 8 square miles (1. 9 km²) of it (0. 99%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 34,950 people, 13,653 households, and 8,328 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 466. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4 people per square mile (180. 1/km²). There were 16,272 housing units at an average density of 217. 2/sq mi (83. 8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87. 85% White, 7. 58% African American, 0. 27% Native American, 0. 88% Asian, 0. 02% Pacific Islander, 1. 35% from other races, and 2. 05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4. 72% of the population.

There were 13,653 households out of which 28. 1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42. 6% were married couples living together, 13. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39. 0% were non-families. 33. 2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14. 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 30 and the average family size was 2. 93.

In the city the population was spread out with 22. 1% under the age of 18, 8. 5% from 18 to 24, 29. 9% from 25 to 44, 22. 3% from 45 to 64, and 17. 2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 105. 1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105. 0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,643, and the median income for a family was $42,928. Males had a median income of $31,635 versus $23,899 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,604. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 12. 0% of families and 15. 0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23. 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 4% of those under age 18 and 7. 6% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture

• In an Archie Comics issue, Reggie wins a trip to what he thinks is Rome, Italy when it actually is to Rome, NY. Archie Comics is an American Comic book publisher known for its many series featuring the fictional teenage Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper
• Rome is designated as a regional capital in CBS' television series Jericho before aligning itself with Columbus, Ohio. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Jericho is an American Serial drama Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio.

Famous residents

• Francis Bellamy, author of the Pledge of Allegiance, is buried in Rome. Francis Julius Bellamy ( May 18, 1855 - August 28, 1931) was an American Baptist minister and Christian Socialist History The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy (1855-1931 a Baptist minister a Christian Socialist, and the cousin of Socialist Utopian
• Archi Cianfrocco, Major League Baseball Player
• Jerry Cook, NASCAR driver, Six-time NASCAR Modified Champion, one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers of All-Time
• Richie Evans, NASCAR driver, Nine-time NASCAR Modified Champion, one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers of All-Time
• Henry A. Foster, U. Angelo Dominic "Archi" Cianfrocco (born October 6, 1966 in Rome, New York) is a former professional baseball player Jerry Cook (born July 31, 1939 in Rome New York) is a NASCAR championship race car driver The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is a list of NASCAR drivers In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration NASCAR gathered a panel to select "The Richard Ernest Evans (b July 23 1941 - d October 24 1985) was an American Racing driver who won nine NASCAR National The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is a list of NASCAR drivers In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration NASCAR gathered a panel to select "The Henry Allen Foster ( May 7, 1800 &ndash May 11, 1889) was a Representative and a United States Senator from New York from S. Representative and Senator from New York, Judge of the New York Supreme Court
• Alex Haley, Author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family
• John B. Jervis, Civil Engineer, Designer of the Croton Aqueduct
• Tom Myslinski, NFL Player
• Pat Riley, NBA Head Coach
• Tim Sestito, Minor League Hockey Player
• Tom Sestito, Minor League Hockey Player
• Anthony Washington, Discus World Champion (1999), Two-time Olympian
• Benjamin Wright, Chief Engineer of the Erie Canal
• Walter R. Brooks, Author of the Freddy the Pig children's book series
• Frank Page, Cartoonist Bob the Squirrel comic strip ^[3]
• Brian Smith, Comedian, Entertainer musical comedians Dave and Brian was born in Rome. Alexander Murray Palmer Haley (August 11 1921–February 10 1992 was an American Writer. Roots The Saga of an American Family is a Novel written by Alex Haley and first published in 1976. John Bloomfield Jervis (1795 &ndash 1885 was an American Civil engineer. The Croton Aqueduct or Old Croton Aqueduct was a large and complex water distribution system constructed for New York City between 1837 and 1842 Thomas Joseph Myslinski (born December 7, 1968 in Rome, New York) is a professional American football strength and conditioning Patrick James Riley (born March 20 1945 is a former American National Basketball Association head coach and current team president of the Miami Heat. Tim Sestito is an American Ice Hockey player He is a prospect of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League and currently plays for the Tom Sestito (born September 28, 1987 in Rome, New York) is an American professional Ice hockey player who currently plays For the football player of the same name see Anthony Washington (football player Anthony Washington (born January 16, 1966 Benjamin Wright ( October 10, 1770 – August 24, 1842) was a noted American Civil engineer who served as Chief Engineer of both the The Erie Canal is a popular canal in New York state from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, approximately 360 miles connecting the Great Lakes Walter R Brooks ( January 9, 1886 - August 17,1958 was an American writer best remembered for his short storiesand children's books particularly those Freddy the Pig is the central figure in a series of 26 children's books written between 1927 and 1958 by Walter R Bob the Squirrel is a Comic strip by Frank Page. Its name refers to the main character a squirrel named Bob who represents the strip's creator's consciousness Brian Smith is the name of Brian Cantwell Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto ^[4]

Transportation

• Rome Railroad Station

See also

• Capitol Theatre (Rome, NY)

References

External links

• Jervis Library Local History Links
• Rome, NY Military Museum
• Rome, NY official webpage
• Rome Daily Sentinel (newspaper)
• Job Search Engine for Rome and Central New York
• History of Rome, NY

• Rome, New York is at coordinates 43°13′10″N 75°27′48″W / 43.219469, -75.46333 (Rome, New York)Coordinates: 43°13′10″N 75°27′48″W / 43.219469, -75.46333 (Rome, New York)

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