Editing Samoset, Florida

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'''Samoset''' is an [[unincorporated community]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Manatee County, Florida|Manatee County]], [[Florida]], United States. The population was 4,146 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="Census 2020"/> up from 3,854 in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=&g=1600000US1263225&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P1| title=P1. Race – Samoset CDP, Florida: 2010 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=December 15, 2022}}</ref> It is part of the [[North Port, Florida|North Port]][[Bradenton, Florida|&ndash;Bradenton]]&ndash;[[Sarasota, Florida]] [[Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].

==History==
Samoset was incorporated as a city in September 1926, and had a reported population of 1,034.<ref>"New Manatee City Selects First Rulers". ''The Tampa Times'',  September 2, 1926. Retrieved from Newspapers.com, February 13, 2020.</ref> The name may have come from [[Samoset]], an [[Algonquin people|Algonquin]] Indian,<ref>{{cite news|author=Grimes, David|date=November 23, 1979|title=The Legends Behind Manatee Names|pages=3B|work=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4zogAAAAIBAJ&pg=6818%2C4195067|access-date=June 6, 2015}}</ref> but a newspaper article at the time reported that the township was named for a flag station of the [[Atlantic Coast Line Railroad]]. The new city's seal consisted of an Indian head, a palm tree, and the year 1926, all surrounded by the name "Samoset" and Florida at the bottom.<ref>"Municipality of Samoset Launched at Mass Meeting". ''Bradenton Herald'', September 1, 1926. Microfilm.</ref> There were a few subdivisions that were developed before the incorporation, consisting of Listville, Hill Park, and Pinecrest, all of which were consolidated into the new city of Samoset.<ref>"Township Election Planned in Manatee". ''Tampa Tribune'', August 27, 1926. Retrieved from Newspapers.com, February 13, 2020.</ref> 

William A. Thomas built the new community's first general store, a two-story brick building, in 1925.<ref>"The Depression kept Samoset from thriving". ''Bradenton Herald'' article from 1955, reprinted in ''Historical Chronicles of the South'', September 22, 1975. Print.</ref> The original boundaries of the township ran south from the Bradenton city limits to present-day Cortez Road along 1st Street and a mile east of old Bradenton-Sarasota Road. The city of Manatee bordered it on the north, but it merged with Bradenton in 1944 and is now known as East Bradenton. Manatee's original borders ran from 1st Street to Braden River.

Early pioneers Thomas, George, and Luke Wyatt, and Eva Felts secured the installation of power lines from Southern Power Company.<ref>"The Depression kept Samoset from thriving". ''Bradenton Herald'' article from 1955, reprinted in ''Historical Chronicles of the South'', 22 September 1975</ref> Upon incorporation, R.R. Rodeman, a developer, was elected the town's first mayor. G.L. Bryant was made city clerk, W.W. Fry town marshal, and Claud Schafer, George Wyatt, W.D. Thomas, C.A. Bingham, and E.F. Staples made up the city council.<ref>"Samoset Made Town by Citizens' Votes". ''Tampa Tribune'', September 2, 1926. Retrieved from Newspapers.com, February 13, 2020.</ref> New mayor Rodeman was the developer of the above-mentioned subdivisions as well as that of Sunshine Ridge. Within days of the town's incorporation, a group of 20 residents organized in a bid to dissolve the new incorporation, but the move failed.<ref>"Samoset Citizens Oppose New Town, Seek Dissolution". ''Tampa Tribune'', September 9, 1926. Retrieved from Newspapers.com,  February 13, 1926.</ref> 

Meanwhile, a new school opened in October 1926, and had an enrollment of 30 children and was housed in the community hall. A teacher, Mrs. Charles Bingham, taught second and third grades. Another teacher, Mrs. Gladys La Croix, instructed 55 more children in the primary room (probably kindergarten and first grades).<ref>"Samoset School Opens". ''Tampa Tribune'', October 8, 1926. Retrieved from Newspapers.com, February 13, 1926.</ref> In March 1927, a post office opened and city clerk Joseph E. Bryant was made postmaster, and a stand-alone building was subsequently constructed.<ref>"Samoset Gets Post Office". ''Tampa Tribune'',  March 15. 1927. Retrieved from Newspapers.com February 13, 2020.</ref> A new church, Missionary Baptist, was founded in May of that year and consisted of 20 parishioners.<ref>"Samoset Founds Church". ''Tampa Tribune'', August 25, 1927. Retrieved from Newspapers.com, February 13, 2020.</ref>

In August 1927, Samoset residents' election was held, and S. Ed Curry succeeded outgoing mayor R.R. Rodeman, while J.M.Haynes and W.D. Thomas were elected to city council. In addition, E.B. Johnson was elected city clerk and F.A. Schmacher was marshal.<ref>"Curry Is Elected Mayor of Samoset". ''Tampa Tribune'', September 6, 1927. Retrieved from Newspapers.com, February 13, 2020.</ref> In June 1928, another move to abolish the new town failed and the town continued on, until December when the move to abolish the town finally went through by a vote of 115 to 31. After the dissolution, the area returned to unincorporated, rural status.<ref>"Samoset Voted Today to Give Up Government." ''Tampa Tribune'',  December 18, 1928. Retrieved from Newspapers.com, February 13, 2020.</ref>

==Geography==
Samoset is located at {{coord|27|28|28|N|82|32|34|W|type:city}} (27.474567, -82.542817).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is bordered to the north by the city of [[Bradenton, Florida|Bradenton]] and to the west by unincorporated [[West Samoset, Florida|West Samoset]].

[[U.S. Route 301]] passes through the center of the community, leading northwest into Bradenton and south {{convert|10|mi|0}} to [[Sarasota, Florida|Sarasota]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the Samoset CDP has a total area of {{convert|1.5|sqmi}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 1617
|1960= 4824
|1970= 4070
|1980= 5747
|1990= 3119
|2000= 3440
|2010= 3854
|2020= 4146
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 3,440 people, 1,114 households, and 817 families residing in the CDP.  The population density was {{convert|1,785.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  There were 1,179 housing units at an average density of {{convert|611.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The racial makeup of the CDP was 63.02% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 26.51% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.38% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.12% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.33% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.62% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 17.67% of the population.

There were 1,114 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,962, and the median income for a family was $32,700. Males had a median income of $27,044 versus $22,147 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $10,915.  About 18.1% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 32.1% of those under age 18 and 24.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Climate==
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year.  The [[Köppen Climate Classification]] subtype for this climate is "[[Humid subtropical climate|Cfa]]" (Humid Subtropical Climate).<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=549081&cityname=Samoset%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Samoset, Florida]</ref>
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|Feb high F = 74
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|Aug precipitation inch = 9.6
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|Oct precipitation inch = 2.8
|Nov precipitation inch = 2
|Dec precipitation inch = 2.3
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{{cite web
|url =http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=549081&cityname=Samoset-Florida-United-States-of-America
|publisher=Weatherbase
|title=Weatherbase.com
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Retrieved on August 11, 2013.
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|date=August 2013
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==References==
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{{Manatee County, Florida}}

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[[Category:Census-designated places in Manatee County, Florida]]
[[Category:Sarasota metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Florida]]