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{{For|the village in Ontario and Yates Counties|Rushville, New York}} |
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{{Collapsible list |title=[[Town Council]] |Rita McCarthy ([[United States Republican Party|R]])|Gerry Kusse ([[United States Republican Party|R]])|Daniel Woolaver ([[United States Republican Party|R]])|Jillian Moore ([[United States Republican Party|R]])|}} |
{{Collapsible list |title=[[Town Council]] |Rita McCarthy ([[United States Republican Party|R]])|Gerry Kusse ([[United States Republican Party|R]])|Daniel Woolaver ([[United States Republican Party|R]])|Jillian Moore ([[United States Republican Party|R]])|}} |
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'''Rush''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Monroe County, New York|Monroe County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], |
'''Rush''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Monroe County, New York|Monroe County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2010 census. |
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The '''Town of Rush''' is a suburb of [[Rochester, New York|Rochester]] located in the southern part of the county. |
The '''Town of Rush''' is a suburb of [[Rochester, New York|Rochester]] located in the southern part of the county. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Town of Rush was established in 1818<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.townofrush.com/about-rush|title= Who We Are |publisher= Town of Rush New York| |
The Town of Rush was established in 1818<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.townofrush.com/about-rush|title= Who We Are |publisher= Town of Rush New York|access-date= June 17, 2014}}</ref> from the town of [[Avon, New York|Avon]] in what was then [[Genesee County, New York|Genesee County]]. It was either named after the rushes growing along the creek, or after [[Benjamin Rush|Dr. Benjamin Rush]], [[Founding Fathers of the United States|a Founding Father of the United States]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=1570|title= Profile for Rush, New York, NY |publisher= ePodunk|access-date= June 17, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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The south and west town lines are the border of [[Livingston County, New York|Livingston County]]. The north borders the town of [[Henrietta, New York|Henrietta]]. The west borders the town of [[Wheatland, New York|Wheatland]], and the east borders the town of [[Mendon, New York|Mendon]]. [[Interstate 390]] passes through the town. |
The south and west town lines are the border of [[Livingston County, New York|Livingston County]]. The north borders the town of [[Henrietta, New York|Henrietta]]. The west borders the town of [[Wheatland, New York|Wheatland]], and the east borders the town of [[Mendon, New York|Mendon]]. [[Interstate 390]] passes through the town. |
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Honeoye Creek passes through the center of town and has been prone to flooding in recent years. The Lehigh Valley trail follows the creek along the former Lehigh |
Honeoye Creek passes through the center of town and has been prone to flooding in recent years. The Lehigh Valley trail follows the creek along the former Lehigh Valley railroad line and extends to the Genesee River. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|30.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|30.5|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.2|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.55%) is water. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|30.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|30.5|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.2|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.55%) is water. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{US Census population |
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|estimate=3475 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates| |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov| |
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,603 people, 1,268 households, and 995 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|118.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,300 housing units at an average density of {{convert|42.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 92.62% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.94% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.36% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.83% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.44% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.80% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.97% of the population. |
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There were 1,268 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.94. |
There were 1,268 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.94. |
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===Tourism=== |
===Tourism=== |
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The [[Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum]] on [[NY 251]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://rgvrrm.org/|title= Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum|publisher=Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum| |
The [[Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum]] on [[NY 251]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://rgvrrm.org/|title= Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum|publisher=Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum|access-date= June 17, 2014}}</ref> in Industry preserves local railroad heritage and is connected by a very [[short-line railroad]] to the [[New York Museum of Transportation]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.townofrush.com/about-rush/area-attractions|title= Area Attractions|publisher= Town of Rush New York|access-date= June 17, 2014}}</ref> around the corner on East River Road.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.nymtmuseum.org/|title= New York Museum of Transportation|publisher=New York Museum of Transportation|access-date= June 17, 2014}}</ref> |
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The Lehigh Valley Trail, an east-west trail following Honeoye Creek in the bed of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad, is a popular walking trail in the summer and |
The Lehigh Valley Trail, an east-west trail following Honeoye Creek in the bed of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad, is a popular walking trail in the summer and cross country skiing trail in the winter. (Motorized vehicles are prohibited.) |
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Rush Veteran's Memorial Park is a popular fishing spot, above and below the falls. |
Rush Veteran's Memorial Park is a popular fishing spot, above and below the falls. |
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===Primary and secondary schools=== |
===Primary and secondary schools=== |
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Public schools in Rush are under the jurisdiction of the [[Rush-Henrietta Central School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.rhnet.org/district.cfm?subpage=3862|title= Rush-Henrietta Central School District|publisher=Rush-Henrietta Central School District| |
Public schools in Rush are under the jurisdiction of the [[Rush-Henrietta Central School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.rhnet.org/district.cfm?subpage=3862|title= Rush-Henrietta Central School District|publisher=Rush-Henrietta Central School District|access-date= June 17, 2014}}</ref> The district has five elementary schools, two middle schools, a ninth grade academy, and one high school, [[Rush–Henrietta Senior High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.greatschools.org/new-york/henrietta/Rush_Henrietta-Central-School-District/schools/|title= Rush-Henrietta Central School District|publisher=GreatSchools, Inc.|access-date= June 17, 2014}}</ref> The district also has an alternative education program. Public schools in the area are also under the jurisdiction of [[Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District]] and [[Avon Central Schools|Avon Central Schools District]].{{Citation needed|date = June 2014}} |
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===Public libraries=== |
===Public libraries=== |
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The Rush Public Library has been in operation since 1914.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.rushlibrary.org/|title= Rush Public Library|publisher=Rush Public Library .| |
The Rush Public Library has been in operation since 1914.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.rushlibrary.org/|title= Rush Public Library|publisher=Rush Public Library .|access-date= June 17, 2014}}</ref> |
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* [[George Coe (Michigan politician)|George Coe]], 11th [[Lieutenant Governor of Michigan]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=the University of Michigan|title=EARLY HISTORY WITH BIOGRAPHIES OF STATE OFFICERS|date=1888|publisher=the University of Michigan|page=181|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oSf2X1Es73cC&q=George+Alonzo+Coe+died+October+21%2C+1869&pg=PA181| |
* [[George Coe (Michigan politician)|George Coe]], 11th [[Lieutenant Governor of Michigan]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=the University of Michigan|title=EARLY HISTORY WITH BIOGRAPHIES OF STATE OFFICERS|date=1888|publisher=the University of Michigan|page=181|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oSf2X1Es73cC&q=George+Alonzo+Coe+died+October+21%2C+1869&pg=PA181|access-date=June 17, 2014}}</ref> |
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* [[Mary Galentine Fenner]] ( |
* [[Mary Galentine Fenner]] (1839–1903), poet and litterateur |
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* [[Gary Lewis (musician)|Gary Lewis]], singer, resident of Rush |
* [[Gary Lewis (musician)|Gary Lewis]], singer, resident of Rush |
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==Communities and locations in Rush== |
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*'''Five Points''' – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town. |
*'''Five Points''' – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town. |
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*'''Golah''' – A hamlet in the west part of the town. |
*'''Golah''' – A hamlet in the west part of the town. |
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*[http://www.rushconnections.com Information about Rush] |
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*[http://www.rushgop.org/ Rush Republican Committee] |
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*[http://www.rushdemocrats.org Rush Democratic Committee] |
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*[http://www.city-data.com/city/Rush-New-York.html City-Data.com] |
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Rush | |
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 Location in Monroe County and the state of New York. | |
.svg) Location of New York in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 43°0′N 77°39′W / 43.000°N 77.650°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Established | March 13, 1818[1] |
| Government | |
| • Town Supervisor | Gerald Kusse (D)
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| Area | |
| • Total | 30.71 sq mi (79.53 km2) |
| • Land | 30.33 sq mi (78.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| Elevation | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,490 |
| • Estimate (2016)[3] | 3,475 |
| • Density | 110/sq mi (44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 14543 |
| Area code | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-055-64144 |
| Website | www.townofrush.com |
Rush is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2010 census.
The Town of Rush is a suburb of Rochester located in the southern part of the county.
History
The Town of Rush was established in 1818[4] from the town of Avon in what was then Genesee County. It was either named after the rushes growing along the creek, or after Dr. Benjamin Rush, a Founding Father of the United States.[5]
Geography
The south and west town lines are the border of Livingston County. The north borders the town of Henrietta. The west borders the town of Wheatland, and the east borders the town of Mendon. Interstate 390 passes through the town.
Honeoye Creek passes through the center of town and has been prone to flooding in recent years. The Lehigh Valley trail follows the creek along the former Lehigh Valley railroad line and extends to the Genesee River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.7 square miles (80 km2), of which, 30.5 square miles (79 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (0.55%) is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 1,701 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,101 | 23.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,929 | −8.2% | |
| 1850 | 2,015 | 4.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,613 | −20.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,654 | 2.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,741 | 5.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,095 | −37.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,491 | 36.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,150 | 44.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,091 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,901 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,791 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,052 | 14.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,555 | 24.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,287 | 28.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,001 | −8.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,217 | 7.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,603 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,478 | −3.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,475 | [3] | −0.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 3,603 people, 1,268 households, and 995 families residing in the town. The population density was 118.1 inhabitants per square mile (45.6/km2). There were 1,300 housing units at an average density of 42.6 per square mile (16.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.62% White, 4.94% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.97% of the population.
There were 1,268 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $67,632, and the median income for a family was $73,269. Males had a median income of $48,802 versus $39,357 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,174. About 0.8% of families and 0.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
Tourism
The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum on NY 251[8] in Industry preserves local railroad heritage and is connected by a very short-line railroad to the New York Museum of Transportation[9] around the corner on East River Road.[10]
The Lehigh Valley Trail, an east-west trail following Honeoye Creek in the bed of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad, is a popular walking trail in the summer and cross country skiing trail in the winter. (Motorized vehicles are prohibited.)
Rush Veteran's Memorial Park is a popular fishing spot, above and below the falls.
The Rush Creekside Inn was built on the site of the former Rush Hotel, which burned down in 1981.
Government
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The town is governed by a Town Supervisor and four councilpersons, all elected by registered town voters.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools in Rush are under the jurisdiction of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District.[11] The district has five elementary schools, two middle schools, a ninth grade academy, and one high school, Rush–Henrietta Senior High School.[12] The district also has an alternative education program. Public schools in the area are also under the jurisdiction of Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District and Avon Central Schools District.[citation needed]
Public libraries
The Rush Public Library has been in operation since 1914.[13]
Notable people
- George Coe, 11th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan.[14]
- Mary Galentine Fenner (1839–1903), poet and litterateur
- Gary Lewis, singer, resident of Rush
Communities and locations in the Town of Rush
- Five Points – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
- Golah – A hamlet in the west part of the town.
- Industry – A hamlet west of North Rush on Route 251.
- Manns Corner – A hamlet east of North Rush on Route 251.
- Meadow Wood – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
- North Rush – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town on Route 251.
- Rush – The hamlet of Rush in the northeast part of the town.
- West Rush – A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of the interstate.
References
- ^ Hanford, Franklin (1911). On the origin of the names of places in Monroe County, New York (PDF). Scottsville, New York: Isaac Van Hooser. p. 11. OCLC 866011722. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "Who We Are". Town of Rush New York. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Profile for Rush, New York, NY". ePodunk. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum". Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Area Attractions". Town of Rush New York. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "New York Museum of Transportation". New York Museum of Transportation. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Rush-Henrietta Central School District". Rush-Henrietta Central School District. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Rush-Henrietta Central School District". GreatSchools, Inc. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Rush Public Library". Rush Public Library . Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ the University of Michigan (1888). EARLY HISTORY WITH BIOGRAPHIES OF STATE OFFICERS. the University of Michigan. p. 181. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
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