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Elbridge (village), New York

Elbridge, New York
Village
Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 43°2′3″N 76°26′36″W / 43.03417°N 76.44333°W / 43.03417; -76.44333Coordinates: 43°2′3″N 76°26′36″W / 43.03417°N 76.44333°W / 43.03417; -76.44333
Country United States
State New York
County Onondaga
Area
 • Total 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,058
 • Estimate (2016) 1,020
 • Density 1,000/sq mi (390/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 13060
Area code(s) 315
FIPS code 36-23789
Website www.villageofelbridge.com

Elbridge is a village located in the western part of the town of Elbridge in western Onondaga County, New York, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) west of Syracuse. It is part of the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the village's total population was 1,058.

The village is in the former Central New York Military Tract. The first settler was Josiah Buck, a government surveyor sent there in 1791 to map the area. He was so impressed that he returned with his family in 1793.

Elbridge became an incorporated village in 1849.

With the growth of nearby Syracuse, Elbridge lost manufacturing facilities and population before the beginning of the 20th century.

The Elbridge Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Elbridge is located at 43°2′3″N 76°26′35″W / 43.03417°N 76.44306°W / 43.03417; -76.44306 (43.034266, -76.443282). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2).

The area around the village is very hilly and the most famous hill in the village is science hill. Skaneateles Creek goes past the west side of the village.

New York State Route 5 intersects New York State Route 317 in the village.


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