Ellicottville (village), New York
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Ellicottville is a village in Cattaraugus County
, New York
, USA. The population was 472 at the 2000 census. The village is named after Joseph Ellicott
, principal land agent of the Holland Land Company
. It lies in the southwest part of the Town of Ellicottville
and is north of the City of Salamanca
.
Ellicottville's current mayor is Charles Coolidge.
The Holland Land Company opened an office in 1818. The community was the original county seat
of Cattaraugus County in 1808 and public buildings were subsequently constructed.
The Village of Ellicottville was incorporated in 1837. In 1868, the county seat was moved to the Village of Little Valley
.
The Ellicottville Historic District
and Ellicottville Town Hall
are listed on the National Register of Historic Places
.
is north.
Ellicottville is also home to the HoliMont Ski Club, the largest private ski club in North America. Because of the proximity to these two popular skiing destinations, Ellicottville is Cattaraugus County's primary tourist destination. Property values in the town and village of Ellicottville are, as a result, much higher than the rest of the county.
A major "Fall Festival" is held each year, coinciding with Canadian Thanksgiving
weekend (most of Ellicottville's tourists come from Canada) and the peak of the leaf peeping
season. Ellicottville has a large number of festivals throughout the year, including Mardi Gras
(which, ironically, is always held during Lent
), a "Rock'n'Oldies Weekend," and a "Taste of Ellicottville."
was born on September 25, 1971, in Ellicottville and best known for his involvement with the television show American Idol
.
Jillian Vogtli lived in Ellicottville. She took lessons at Holiday Valley and joined the ski team. She went on to ski for the US Olympic team.
David G. Elsen, United States Golf Teachers Federation, Teaching Professional (usgtf.com) since 1994. World Rank of 101 (2008). First to reach current course record of 63 (-7) at Elkdale Country Club in 1992. Low round against par, 8 under (-8) pre-Double Diamond, Holiday Valley Resort. Elkdale Open Champion 1983.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.2 km²), of which, 0.8 square miles (2.2 km²) of it is land and 1.18% is water.
Great Valley Creek flows through the village.
Ellicottville is at the convergence of County Roads 13 and 71, along with NY-242
and US Route 219.
of 2000, there were 472 people, 242 households, and 129 families residing in the village. The population density
was 565.2 people per square mile (217.0/km²). There were 565 housing units at an average density of 676.5 per square mile (259.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.58% White, 0.21% Asian, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.
There were 242 households out of which 12.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.47.
In the village the population was spread out with 12.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,750, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $36,750 versus $19,306 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $22,348. About 10.1% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.
Cattaraugus County, New York
Cattaraugus County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 80,317. The county seat is Little Valley.-History:...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, USA. The population was 472 at the 2000 census. The village is named after Joseph Ellicott
Joseph Ellicott
Joseph Ellicott was an American surveyor, city planner, land office agent, lawyer and politician of the Quaker faith.-Life:He was the son of Joseph Ellicott ....
, principal land agent of the Holland Land Company
Holland Land Company
The Holland Land Company was a purchaser of the western two-thirds of the western New York land tract known as the Phelps and Gorham Purchase. This tract was known thereafter as The Holland Purchase...
. It lies in the southwest part of the Town of Ellicottville
Ellicottville (town), New York
Ellicottville is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 1,738 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Joseph Ellicott, principal land agent of the Holland Land Company....
and is north of the City of Salamanca
Salamanca (city), New York
Salamanca is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States, located inside the Allegany Indian Reservation. The population was 6,097 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
.
Ellicottville's current mayor is Charles Coolidge.
History
The native name for this location was "De-as-hen-da-qua," or "place for holding court."The Holland Land Company opened an office in 1818. The community was the original county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Cattaraugus County in 1808 and public buildings were subsequently constructed.
The Village of Ellicottville was incorporated in 1837. In 1868, the county seat was moved to the Village of Little Valley
Little Valley (village), New York
Little Valley is a village in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. The population was 1,130 at the 2000 census.The Village of Little Valley is in the northwest corner of the Town of Little Valley....
.
The Ellicottville Historic District
Ellicottville Historic District
Ellicottville Historic District is a historic district located at Ellicottville in Cattaraugus County, New York. The district encompasses the historic core of the village of Ellicottville with structures associated with the civic, commercial, religious, educational, and residential life of the...
and Ellicottville Town Hall
Ellicottville Town Hall
Ellicottville Town Hall is a historic town hall building located at Ellicottville, New York in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was erected in 1829, as the Cattaraugus County Court House. It is a two story brick structure set on a limestone foundation. The structure features a distinctive cupola...
are listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
Ski slopes and tourism
The Holiday Valley Ski Resort is south of the village, and the Nannen ArboretumNannen Arboretum
The Nannen Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden located at 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, New York. It is nonprofit and open to the public....
is north.
Ellicottville is also home to the HoliMont Ski Club, the largest private ski club in North America. Because of the proximity to these two popular skiing destinations, Ellicottville is Cattaraugus County's primary tourist destination. Property values in the town and village of Ellicottville are, as a result, much higher than the rest of the county.
A major "Fall Festival" is held each year, coinciding with Canadian Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving (Canada)
Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day , occurring on the second Monday in October , is an annual Canadian holiday to give thanks at the close of the harvest season....
weekend (most of Ellicottville's tourists come from Canada) and the peak of the leaf peeping
Leaf peeping
Leaf peeping is an informal term, commonly used in the United States, for people who travel to view and photograph the fall foliage in areas where foliage changes colors, particularly New England.The origin of the term "leaf peeping" is not well known....
season. Ellicottville has a large number of festivals throughout the year, including Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
The terms "Mardi Gras" , "Mardi Gras season", and "Carnival season", in English, refer to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday...
(which, ironically, is always held during Lent
Lent
In the Christian tradition, Lent is the period of the liturgical year from Ash Wednesday to Easter. The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer – through prayer, repentance, almsgiving and self-denial – for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and...
), a "Rock'n'Oldies Weekend," and a "Taste of Ellicottville."
Famous residents
Brian DunklemanBrian Dunkleman
Brian Dunkleman is a comedian and actor. He is best known as being co-host with Ryan Seacrest on the first season of American Idol on the Fox Network.-Career:...
was born on September 25, 1971, in Ellicottville and best known for his involvement with the television show American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
.
Jillian Vogtli lived in Ellicottville. She took lessons at Holiday Valley and joined the ski team. She went on to ski for the US Olympic team.
David G. Elsen, United States Golf Teachers Federation, Teaching Professional (usgtf.com) since 1994. World Rank of 101 (2008). First to reach current course record of 63 (-7) at Elkdale Country Club in 1992. Low round against par, 8 under (-8) pre-Double Diamond, Holiday Valley Resort. Elkdale Open Champion 1983.
Geography
Ellicottville is located at 42°16′N 78°40′W (42.2752, -78.6716).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.2 km²), of which, 0.8 square miles (2.2 km²) of it is land and 1.18% is water.
Great Valley Creek flows through the village.
Ellicottville is at the convergence of County Roads 13 and 71, along with NY-242
New York State Route 242
New York State Route 242 is a state highway that runs across Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. Although signed as an east–west route, it takes a more northeast–southwest course across the county from NY 394 near the village of Randolph to NY 16 in Machias...
and US Route 219.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 472 people, 242 households, and 129 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 565.2 people per square mile (217.0/km²). There were 565 housing units at an average density of 676.5 per square mile (259.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.58% White, 0.21% Asian, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.
There were 242 households out of which 12.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.47.
In the village the population was spread out with 12.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,750, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $36,750 versus $19,306 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $22,348. About 10.1% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.