25 Facts About New York: Meet the World’s Smallest Church

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New York is not only one of the busiest cities globally, but also one of the states in the USA. As such, it has a rich history and numerous intriguing aspects. Together, we will explore some of these. For instance, you will learn about the world’s smallest church, which is likely smaller than your bathroom.

25 Interesting Facts About New York State

1. The first chess tournament took place in New York State in 1843.
2. Students from the private school Vassar were the first globally to receive permission to study in Communist China in 1979.
3. The Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan is the only school worldwide that offers a degree in cosmetology and perfumery studies.
4. The dairy industry is the most significant agricultural industry in the New York area, with more than 18,000 cows.
5. Over 851 mi of subway tracks are laid in New York City.
6. Near Power Mill Park in Rochester, houses resemble mushrooms in appearance.
7. The world’s smallest church, measuring roughly 3 ft by 6 ft, is located in the town of Oneida.
8. The first Jewish daily newspaper started its publication in New York in 1885.
9. The New York Post, founded in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton, is now the oldest newspaper in the USA.
10. The first railroad in the USA was 11 mi long and ran from the capital city of Albany to Schenectady.
11. An animal cemetery in Hartsdale, established in 1896, accommodates 12,000 graves on the property.
12. The Genesee River is one of the few rivers globally that flows from south to north.
13. The first pizzeria in the USA was opened in 1895 by Gennaro Lombardi in New York City.
14. On July 28, 1945, a B-25 military bomber crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building.
15. Lake Oneida, the largest lake in the area, covers nearly 50 mi².
16. The largest waterfall in New York is the 213 ft-deep Taughannock.
17. The Erie Canal, built across New York State in the 1820s, opened up the entire Midwest and helped New York become a global trade center.
18. The first nightclub in New York City was established in 1876.
19. The first apples in America were grown by European immigrants in the seventeenth century.
20. New York State was the first in the USA to require mandatory license plate placement.
21. The Niagara Preserve was the first USA national park.
22. A total of 58 species of orchids grow in New York City.
23. New York State has 69,594 mi of rivers and streams.
24. The first public brewery in America was opened by Peter Minuit in Manhattan.
25. Horseheads is the first and only community in the USA dedicated to the honor of horses used in the military.