Nichols (village), New York
| Nichols, New York | |
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 Nichols, New York
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| Coordinates: 42°1′12″N 76°22′7″W / 42.02000°N 76.36861°WCoordinates: 42°1′12″N 76°22′7″W / 42.02000°N 76.36861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga |
| Settled | 1793 |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Named for | Early landowner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 512 |
| • Density | 1,000/sq mi (390/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 13812 |
| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-51110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958556 |
| Website | www |
Nichols is a village located in the Town of Nichols in Tioga County, New York, United States. The population was 512 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Binghamton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The name is that of a local benefactor, Colonel Nichols.
The Village of Nichols is on the north border of the town and is in the Southern Tier District of New York. Nichols is halfway between Binghamton and Elmira.
The Sullivan Expedition of 1779 passed through the region.
The village was settled around 1793 and was originally called the "Corners." The community was briefly known as "Rushville," but the name was changed to "Nichols" when the Tioga County was created.
The Nichols High School and Platt-Cady Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Nichols is located at 42°1′11″N 76°22′6″W / 42.01972°N 76.36833°W (42.019986, -76.368505).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
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