What is the population of Forestville, New York?

Forestville has a population of approximately 721 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Forestville, New York located?

Forestville is located in New York, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.4691°, -79.1755°.

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Forestville

Total population

721

Founded

1808

Elevation284 m

Land area2.54 km²

Weather48°F · Partly Cloudy

Coordinates42.47°, -79.18°

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Founded

1808

Elevation

284 m

Area

2.54 km²

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Overview

Forestville is a hamlet in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 697 at the 2010 census. The hamlet is within the town of Hanover and in the northeast part of the county. It was an incorporated village from 1848 to 2016.

History & geography

History

The first settlers were the Tupper brothers in 1805. The community began in 1808 as "Walnut Falls". Also known as "Moore's Hills," the name was changed to "Forestville" in 1820. The village was incorporated in 1848. The "Bell Tower" at the high school is the oldest standing brick structure in the north county. The Bell Tower landmark was re-constructed in the early 2000s by Forestville Central School. A barn or carriage house located at 29 Lodi Street is the oldest standing wooden structure in northern Chautauqua County. In 2015, following emergency loans from the county, the inhabitants were called to vote on the dissolution of the village. Dissolution was approved by a 137–97 vote. The Village of Forestville was officially dissolved on December 31, 2016. On July 10, 2024, during an outbreak caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, a tornado touched down and caused EF1 damage mostly along Henry and Putnam roads.

Geography

Forestville is in the southwest part of the town of Hanover at (42.471658, -79.174028). According to the United States Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of , all land. New York State Route 39 passes east–west through the hamlet as its main street and intersects county routes 85, 87, and 89. Route 39 leads east to Gowanda. Fredonia is to the west via Route 39 and U.S. Route 20.

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