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Gowanda
Erie County and Cattaraugus County, New York
ZipCodes
14070
Page Contents for Gowanda, New York
History & History-related items
Statistics & Facts
The New York state capital is Albany.
The population of Gowanda is approximately 2,901 (1990), 2709 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,310 (1990), 1136 (2010).
The amount of land area in Gowanda is 4.152 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.029 sq kilometers.
The distance from Gowanda to Washington DC is 266 miles.
The distance to the New York state capital is 272 miles. (as the crow flies)
Gowanda is positioned 42.46 degrees north of the equator and 78.93 degrees west of the prime meridian.
History & History Related Items
The name of Gowanda is Seneca Indian meaning "Valley between two Hills."
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Attractions
Gowanda abuts the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation
Cattaraugus creek divides the village making half in Erie County & half in Cattaraugus county
Collins Correctional & Gowanda Correctional Facilities are located here.
The former home of Gowanda Psychiatric facility, Cooper glue factory & Brown shoe company tannery
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