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Utica, New York

Located in Oneida County, New York, Utica was founded in 1798. One of America's top refugee resettlement cities — Bosnian, Burmese, and Somali communities. Was a major Erie Canal hub in the 19th century.
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Founded 1798 | Population 65,000 | Peak 65,000 (2024) | County Oneida County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Utica, New York

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1798 Founded: Mohawk Valley settlement.
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1848 Erie Canal Hub: Major canal city.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Utica's character and economy.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Utica's identity and economy.
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2010 Refugee Hub: Major refugee resettlement.
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Latest News in Utica

Jan 1, 1970
Family Found a Massive Python Under Their Shed—Then an X-Ray Revealed Its Last Meal
A New Jersey family got an alarming surprise in their backyard when an enormous Burmese python turned up beneath the floor of thei…
Jan 1, 1970
Op-Ed: I Have Loved the Spurs for Over 40 Years—But Victor Wembanyama Will End All of That.
I’ve loved the San Antonio Spurs for as long as I can remember. I still remember the absolute thrill of watching George “T…
Jan 1, 1970
Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Amy Schumer’s Stunning Transformation
Amy Schumer is embracing the results of her health transformation while enjoying some time on the water. The 45-year-old comedian …
Jan 1, 1970
Man With Tattooed Face Struggling To Find Job Shares Photos Of How He Looked Before 
Photos of a young father’s face before he got it tattooed in jail are going viral. New Zealand resident Mark Cropp, 19 years…
Jan 1, 1970
Photos Of Barron Trump At UFC White House Event Have Everyone Saying The Same Thing
For years, he has remained one of the most private members of America’s most closely watched political family. But a rare pu…
Jan 1, 1970
Vanessa Trump Turns Heads After Sharing Update On Her Cancer Battle
The former wife of President Donald Trump’s eldest son is sharing a personal health update after recently revealing a breast…

Complete Historical Timeline

1798 Culture
Founded
1848 Transport
Erie Canal Hub
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Refugee Hub

Did You Know?

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One of America's top refugee resettlement cities — Bosnian, Burmese, and Somali communities.
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Was a major Erie Canal hub in the 19th century.
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Utica greens (escarole dish) and tomato pie are local food staples.
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Utica is located in Oneida County, New York.
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Utica was founded in 1798.

Famous People from Utica, New York

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James S. Sherman
Lawyer, Politician · Born Oct 24, 1855 · Died Oct 30, 1912 (age 57)
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James Dwight Dana
Zoologist, Geologist · Born Feb 12, 1813 · Died Apr 14, 1895 (age 82)
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Irving Baxter
Athletics Competitor, Pole Vaulter · Born Mar 25, 1876 · Died Jun 13, 1957 (age 81)
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Annette Funicello
Actor, Singer · Born Oct 22, 1942 · Died Apr 8, 2013 (age 70)
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Steven Brill
Screenwriter, Actor · Born May 27, 1962 · Age 63

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