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40-501: The refuge headquarters and visitor center are located at 1101 Casey Road in Alabama, New York . The Orleans County portion of the refuge lies in the town of Shelby . Mammalian species that inhabit this refuge include white-tailed deer , species of squirrel , porcupine , muskrat , raccoon , coyote , skunk , beaver , species of chipmunk , river otter , two species of fox , bobcat , mink , opossum and woodchuck . The refuge

80-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 24.80% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.10. 26.10% of the county's population was under the age of 18, 7.50% were from age 18 to 24, 29.50% were from age 25 to 44, 22.60% were from age 45 to 64, and 14.30% were age 65 or older. The median age

120-591: A grass-roots political party that became the nation's first third party. By the 1820s, Freemasonry was prevalent in Genesee County. From 1821 to 1827, half of all county officials were Freemasons. In September 1826, William Morgan , a resident of Batavia, New York, disappeared after having been briefly imprisoned for failure to repay a debt. Morgan had been rejected from the Masonic lodge in Batavia, and, as

160-515: A partition that created Allegany County . On March 8, 1808, Genesee's area was again reduced, this time to 1,650 square miles (4,300 km ) due to a partition that created Cattaraugus , Chautauqua , and Niagara Counties . On February 23, 1821, Genesee's area was again reduced, this time to 1,450 square miles (3,800 km ) due a complex partition that produced Livingston and Monroe Counties . On April 15, 1825, another partition reduced Genesee's area to 1,030 square miles (2,700 km ) in

200-802: A result of the Phelps and Gorham Purchase . Again, the county theoretically extended west to the Pacific Ocean. It was not until the Holland Purchase of 1793 that Western New York was enforced as the territory of New York State. Land in the region was sold through the Holland Land Company 's office in Batavia , starting in 1801. All the land in Western New York was in the newly created Genesee County, and all of that

240-406: A result, threatened to publish a book which exposed the secret rituals of Freemasonry. His disappearance and presumed murder ignited a campaign against Freemasonry. The investigation into Morgan's disappearance confronted major obstacles from government officials and the judiciary- positions that were largely occupied by Freemasons. The Morgan affair combined with existing suspicions and distrust of

280-660: A variety of other animals. All three areas constitute the Alabama Swamp Complex. Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service while Oak Orchard and Tonawanda Wildlife Management Areas are managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation . The 10,828-acre (43.82 km) refuge encompasses several large pools (separated by dikes ), swamps , meadows, fields, and woodlands . There are four overlooks and four trails that are open throughout

320-547: Is a town in Genesee County , New York , United States. The town is in the northwestern part of the county. New York State Routes 63 and 77 intersect in the town. The population was 1,869 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the state of Alabama . French fur trader William Poudrit set up a trading post in what is now the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. A form of his name, "Poodry,"

360-597: Is current among the Native Americans. The town was first settled around 1806 in West Alabama. The Town of Alabama was established in 1826 from a part of the Town of Pembroke and the Town of Shelby (Orleans County). The town was originally called the "Town of Gerrysville" after Vice-president Elbridge Gerry . In 1828 the town assumed its current name. Some of the water from local sour springs, eight in total,

400-523: Is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km ) (0.5%) is water. Genesee County is east of Buffalo and southwest of Rochester in the western portion of New York State. Source: Source: Genesee County is governed by a 9–member legislature headed by a chairperson. Genesee County is part of the 8th Judicial District of the New York Supreme Court and the 4th Department of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division . Genesee County

440-414: Is open to pedestrians year round. The eastern half of the refuge contains a scattering of smaller pools, many marshy areas, fields, and upland forests. The Swallow Hollow Trail (a 1.3-mile [2.1 km] loop) is located at the eastern edge of the refuge on Knowlesville Road and circles Swallow Hollow Marsh. The Onondaga Trail (1.2 miles [1.9 km] one way) is located off Sour Springs Road and passes along

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480-515: Is solidly Republican at the Presidential level with Lyndon Johnson in 1964 being the only Democrat to ever carry the county. Since then the closest a Democrat has gotten to winning the county was Bill Clinton in 1996 when he lost to Bob Dole by 3 percent. In 2020 Donald Trump received 64.6 percent of the vote which was the best result for a Republican since 1984 when Ronald Reagan received 65.8 percent. The primary law enforcement agency

520-490: Is the Genesee County Sheriff's Office . In most counties in N.Y., the undersheriff is the warden of the county jail . In Genesee County, the sheriff has ultimate authority to operate the 80-bed county jail, built in 1985. In this county, rather than an undersheriff, it is managed by a "jail superintendent" with 27 other employees and managers. The current Genesee County Jail was built in 1985. As of

560-407: Is water. The Tonawanda Creek flows through the southern part of the town, and Oak Orchard Creek flows through the northern part. The northern town line is the border of Orleans County and the western town boundary is the border of Erie and Niagara counties . As of the census of 2000, there were 1,881 people, 663 households, and 483 families residing in the town. The population density

600-650: The Hiscock Site , in Byron, New York goes back 10,000 to 12,000 years to the Ice Age . Researchers have found a variety of humanmade tools, ceramics, metal, and leather, along with a mastodon jaw, tusks, and teeth and assorted animal bones, indicating long occupation of the site. This site is among North America's most important for archaeological artifacts from the Ice Age. Different Indigenous peoples lived in

640-505: The 2000 census , there were 60,370 people, 22,770 households, and 15,825 families residing in the county. The population density was 122 people per square mile (47 people/km ). There were 24,190 housing units, with an average density of 49 units per square mile (19/km ). The county's racial makeup was 94.69% White , 2.13% Black or African American , 0.78% Native American , 0.48% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.71% from other races , and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.50% of

680-421: The age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.36. In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under

720-464: The age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 40,223, and the median income for a family was $ 45,947. Males had a median income of $ 32,454 versus $ 23,456 for females. The per capita income for

760-719: The area for thousands of years. Centuries before European arrival, the Iroquoian -speaking Seneca Nation developed in the central part of present-day New York; it became one of the first Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy). Beginning in 1639 and lasting for the rest of the century, the Seneca led an invasion of Western New York, driving out the existing tribes of Wenro , Erie and Neutrals . When counties were established in New York State in 1683,

800-528: The creation of Orleans County . On May 1, 1826, the Orleans partition was again surveyed, with 10 square miles (26 km ) of land along the western half of the Orleans/Genesee border returned to Genesee. On March 19, 1841, Genesee's area was again reduced, this time to the 500 square miles (1,300 km ) it remains to this day due to the partitioning to create Wyoming County . Genesee County

840-614: The expansion of political participation. The party leaders made the Antimasonic Party, and later the Whig Party, a great success in Genesee County and other neighboring counties. In 2009, the City and Town of Batavia began exploring ways to merge or consolidate governmental systems. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 495 square miles (1,280 km ), of which 493 square miles (1,280 km )

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880-488: The fraternity. The party was originally associated with populist rhetoric, however, strong Antimasonic sentiment throughout the county correlated with positive economic developments and high population densities. Larger towns, such as Batavia , the county seat and Le Roy, harbored the strongest support for the party. The timing of the creation of the Antimasonic Party coincided with a time in New York politics that encouraged

920-462: The north side of Onondaga Pool into a mature woods. The wetlands are watered by Oak Orchard Creek . New York State Route 63 is a north-south highway passing through the center of the refuge. Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge allows hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, nature observation, and photography. Non-motorized boats may be used on Oak Orchard Creek between Knowlesville Road and NY-63. Bicycles are permitted only on public roads within

960-409: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.0% were of German , 15.2% Italian , 13.5% English , 13.1% Irish , 8.9% Polish and 5.6% American ancestry according to Census 2000 . 96.5% spoke English and 1.5% Spanish as their first language. There were 22,770 households, of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18. 55.4% were married couples living together, 9.80% had

1000-473: The present Genesee County was part of Albany County . This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean . On March 12, 1772, what was left of Albany County was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. One of the other pieces, Tryon County , contained

1040-433: The refuge is divided into four large wetlands: Cayuga Pool, Mohawk Pool, Oneida Pool, and Seneca Pool. The Feeder Road, an unpaved north-south road, separates the Seneca and Cayuga pools from the other two. Cayuga Pool off of Route 77 has an observation platform in the parking lot. Kanyoo Trail, located nearby to the east, has two loops (0.33 and 1 mile [0.53 and 1.61 km] long). Feeder Road (3.5 miles [5.6 km] one way)

1080-614: The refuge. Hunting, fishing and trapping are allowed in-season with the proper permits. Prohibited activities include camping, disturbing historical artifacts, swimming, fires, removing wildlife and plants, horseback riding and off-road vehicle use, and carrying firearms except during hunting season (with permit). The Iroquois Job Corps is located within Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge at 11780 Tibbets Road in Medina. Alabama, New York Alabama

1120-454: The rest of the "burned-over district." The Antimasonic Party found strong support within Genesee County from 1827 to 1833. The party averaged 69 percent of the vote and won every county office. After continuous domination of Masonic politicians, citizens saw Antimasonry as a solution and an opportunity to restore justice and republicanism. The Baptist and Presbyterian churches favored Antimasonry and encouraged their members to renounce ties with

1160-416: The secrecy of Freemasonry initiated mass meetings throughout the county to decide how the issue of Freemasonry should be handled. The Antimasonry crusade's original goal was to oust Masons from political offices. Through the political guidance of party organizers, such as Thurlow Weed and William H. Seward , the crusade developed into a political party that enjoyed a political stronghold in Genesee County and

1200-524: The town was $ 14,811. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. Genesee County, New York Genesee County is a county in the U.S. state of New York . As of the 2020 census , the population was 58,388. Its county seat is Batavia . Its name is from Seneca word Gen-nis'-hee-yo, meaning "the Beautiful Valley". The county

1240-612: The western portion (and thus, since no western boundary was specified, theoretically still extended west to the Pacific). In 1784 Tryon County was renamed as Montgomery County . Around this time, the Pennsylvania Colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony also claimed the territory as their own, but New York did not enforce its territorial claim. In 1789 Ontario County was split off from Montgomery as

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1280-415: The year. All areas of the refuge, except the nature trails, overlooks, and fishing areas, are closed from March 1 to October 1 to protect nesting birds and other wildlife. Each year at least one of the large pools is drained to allow restoration of the wetland. The refuge has been designated as an important bird area (IBA) because it is a key resting spot for birds when they are migrating. The western half of

1320-475: Was $ 18,498. About 5.60% of families and 7.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.00% of those under age 18 and 6.80% of those age 65 or over. The county has eight public school districts: It has one state-operated school: New York State School for the Blind Several private schools at the primary and secondary levels are also maintained (Catholic schools are affiliated with

1360-412: Was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.00 males. The U.S. Census in 2000 showed the county had a 63.7% employment rate and 2.9% were unemployed. The median household income was $ 40,542, and the median family income was $ 47,771. Males had a median income of $ 34,430 versus $ 23,788 for females. The county's per capita income

1400-444: Was 44.2 inhabitants per square mile (17.1/km ). There were 700 housing units at an average density of 16.5 per square mile (6.4/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 95.16% White , 0.85% African American , 2.23% Native American , 0.21% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population. There were 663 households, out of which 37.4% had children under

1440-621: Was created in 1802 and organized in 1803. The county is part of the Finger Lakes region of the state. Genesee County comprises the Batavia, NY micropolitan statistical area , which is also in the Rochester -Batavia- Seneca Falls , NY combined statistical area . It is in Western New York . It is the namesake of Genesee County, Michigan ; that is, the Michigan county was named for Genesee County, New York. The archaeological record at

1480-678: Was created in 1958 as the Oak Orchard National Wildlife Refuge , however the name was soon changed to avoid confusion with the similarly named Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area , a state-owned conservation area adjacent to the federal refuge at its eastern boundary. Both areas, along with the Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area , located on the western side of the federal land, are used not only as stopping points for waterfowl and other migratory birds, but also to provide habitat for

1520-408: Was in the single town of Batavia . Genesee County was created by a partition of 7,100 square miles (18,000 km ) of land from Ontario County . The county was not fully organized so it remained under the supervision of Ontario County until it achieved full organization and separation during March 1803. On April 7, 1806, Genesee's area was reduced to 5,550 square miles (14,400 km ) due to

1560-499: Was included in the 19th century " burned-over district " — the Western region of New York consumed by religious revivals and characterized by "the evangelical desire to convert the entire American population to Christianity and to create a 'moral, homogeneous commonwealth.'" This religious moral crusade provided the social atmosphere that allowed antimasonic sentiment to gain momentum as a significant church-oriented movement and, later,

1600-497: Was once bottled for medicinal use. A thirty-seven room hotel was erected on the property and named "Spring House". The building burned in 1914. The land is now part of the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 42.8 square miles (111 km ), of which 42.5 square miles (110 km ) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km ) (0.49%)

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