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Moriah, New York | Table of Content | other uses, History, Geography, Demographics, Communities and locations in Moriah, Notable people, See also, References, Further reading, External links |
Newcomb, New York | Use mdy dates | Newcomb is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 436 at the 2010 census.
The town is on the western border of the county. It is by road southwest of Plattsburgh, southwest of Burlington, Vermont, northeast of Utica, north-northwest of Albany, and south-southwest of Montreal.Google Maps The town is inside the Adirondack Park and contains the Lake Harris Campground. The town is the largest by area in Essex County. |
Newcomb, New York | History | History
The town lies in an area historically claimed by both Iroquois and Algonquian tribes, and was on the frontier between colonial New York and New France.
The town was settled around 1816. Most of the early industry was devoted to harvesting lumber until the discovery of large iron ore deposits.
The town of Newcomb was established in 1828 from parts of the towns of Minerva and Moriah. It includes the hamlet of Newcomb, but does not contain an incorporated village.
By the end of the 19th century, the town was becoming famous as a sportsman's paradise.
Theodore Roosevelt was informed of the impending death of President William McKinley in September 1901 while hunting and hiking in the town.
Camp Santanoni and the Mount Adams Fire Observation Station, located atop Mount Adams, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Newcomb, New York | Geography | Geography
thumb|300px|left|Lake Harris in Newcomb
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.96%, is water. The Hudson River officially starts at Henderson Lake in the northeastern part of town and flows southward through the center of town.
The northern part of the western town line is the border of Hamilton County. The western section of the northern town boundary is the border of Franklin County.
New York State Route 28N, an east–west road, is a major highway in Newcomb. |
Newcomb, New York | Climate | Climate
Newcomb has a humid continental climate (Dfb) with warm summers coupled with cool nights and cold, snowy winters with seasonal snowfall averaging . |
Newcomb, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 481 people, 211 households, and 140 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 655 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.22% White, 0.62% Native American, 0.62% from other races, and 3.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.
There were 211 households, out of which 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,639, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $35,750 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,043. About 5.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over. |
Newcomb, New York | Communities and locations in Newcomb | Communities and locations in Newcomb
thumb|right|SUNY-ESF Newcomb Campus
Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) – A visitor center that provides environmental education and helps orient visitors to the park.
Camp Santanoni – One of the "Great Camps" of the 19th century, currently under restoration. Also known as Santanoni Preserve. On Newcomb Lake.
Catlin Lake – A lake partly in the town at the western town line.
Goodnow Flow – An artificial lake southwest of Newcomb hamlet.
Lake Harris – A lake northeast of Newcomb hamlet.
Henderson Lake – A lake north of Tahawus, source and start of the Hudson River.
Hudson River Gorge – A valley cut by the Hudson River, south of Newcomb hamlet.
Moose Pond – A lake near the western town boundary.
Newcomb – The hamlet of Newcomb is situated on NY-28N.
Newcomb Lake – A lake in the western part of the town.
Perch Pond – A lake east of Tahawus Club.
Rich Lake – A lake northwest of Newcomb hamlet.
Sanford Lake – A lake located on the Hudson River at Tahawus, a couple miles south of Henderson Lake.
Tahawus – A location on County Road 25 in the northern part of the town. This was the site of a major mining and iron smelting operation in the 19th century. It is now a ghost town. Tahawus is also the accepted aboriginal name for Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York, located outside the town to the east.
Tahawus Club – A location east of Newcomb.
Trout Pond – A lake east of Tahawus Club.
Wolf Pond – A lake near the western town line. |
Newcomb, New York | References | References |
Newcomb, New York | External links | External links
Town of Newcomb official website
Tahawus ghost town
Early Newcomb history
Historical summary of Newcomb
Photographs of the McIntyre Furnace
Photographs of the abandoned mine at Tahawus
Category:Towns in Essex County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state)
Category:Hudson River
Category:Adirondack Park
Category:New York (state) populated places on the Hudson River |
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North Elba, New York | Distinguish | North Elba is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 7,480 at the 2020 census.US Census 2020 Results, QuickFacts, North Elba town, Essex County, New York https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/northelbatownessexcountynewyork
North Elba is on the western edge of the county. It is by road southwest of Plattsburgh, south-southwest of Montreal, and north of Albany. While it is only west-southwest of Burlington, Vermont, one would have to either take a ferry across Lake Champlain, or drive around it. The entirety of the village of Lake Placid is located within the boundaries of North Elba, as is part of the village of Saranac Lake. |
North Elba, New York | History | History
thumb|Essex County, New York, 1858 map
The town was first settled around 1814. In 1840 there were six families in the future North Elba, which was formed from part of the town of Keene in 1849.
The abolitionist John Brown, attracted by the views of local abolitionist Gerrit Smith, came to the town in 1849 to found a community for former black slaves. Smith was trying to resettle free blacks on land in the area, but it was not suitable for family farming. Brown left from his farm for the raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.
A visitor in 1861 noted that in North Elba there was "a school house, which serves for this purpose, for a church, and a town hall." At that time, when the village of Lake Placid did not exist, a map of 1858 reveals that North Elba was at that time also a hamlet, centered at the intersection of what are today (2021) New York State Route 73 and Adirondack Loj roads. The town and its village, Lake Placid, were the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics.
Barngalow and the Larom-Welles Cottage were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. |
North Elba, New York | Notable people | Notable people
John Brown, the famous abolitionist, who was executed after his conviction of treason, sedition, and murder by the state of Virginia, is buried on his family's farm in North Elba, as is his son Watson Brown. Twelve other participants in Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, including his son Oliver, were moved in 1899 to a common grave near Brown's.
Melvil Dewey, inventor of the Dewey Decimal System, founded a resort in the town. |
North Elba, New York | Geography | Geography
thumb|North Elba Town Hall
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 3.03%, is water.
Some of the High Peaks of the Adirondack Park are in the southern part of town. The West Branch of the Au Sable River flows out the northeastern corner of the town.
The western town line is the border of Franklin County.
New York State Route 73 and New York State Route 86 are east–west highways in the town that intersect at Lake Placid village. |
North Elba, New York | Sites | Sites
North Country Community College
The Adirondack Scenic Railroad traverses the town
John Brown Farm State Historic Site |
North Elba, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,661 people, 2,944 households, and 1,675 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3,991 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 85.71% White, 10.10% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 1.82% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.51% of the population.
There were 2,944 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 39.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 146.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 158.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,329, and the median income for a family was $44,828. Males had a median income of $27,787 versus $23,356 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,259. About 7.3% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. |
North Elba, New York | Communities and locations in North Elba | Communities and locations in North Elba
thumb|The North Elba Showgrounds, showing the Horse Rings, Olympic Cauldron, and Whiteface Mountain
thumb|right|John Brown's Farm, North Elba, New York
Buck Island – An island in Lake Placid.
Lake Placid – A lake in the north-central part of the town.
Lake Placid – A village near the center of the town at the junction of NY-73 and NY-86.
Lake Placid Airport (LKP) – A general aviation airport south of Lake Placid village.
Mirror Lake – A small lake adjacent to Lake Placid village.
Moose Island – An island in Lake Placid north of Buck Island.
North Elba – The hamlet of North Elba is southeast of Lake Placid village on NY-73.
Ray Brook – A hamlet between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid villages on NY-86.
Federal Correctional Institution, Ray Brook – A federal prison near Ray Brook hamlet. It is a medium security facility for male prisoners. During its construction, it was used as an Olympic village for competitors.
Round Lake – A small lake, east of North Elba village.
Saranac Lake – A village, a part of which is at the western border of the town on NY-86.
Timbuctoo (1850–1870) – a failed community of Black farmers, brought there by John Brown
Undercliff – A hamlet on the northwestern shore of Lake Placid.
Whiteface – A hamlet on the southwestern shore of Lake Placid. |
North Elba, New York | References | References |
North Elba, New York | Further reading | Further reading
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North Elba, New York | External links | External links
Town of North Elba official website
John Brown's farm
A History of North Elba, written in 1895
North Elba history
Summary history of North Elba
History of North Elba
Category:Towns in Essex County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state)
Category:1849 establishments in New York (state)
Category:African Americans in New York (state) |
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North Hudson, New York | Use mdy dates | North Hudson is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 240 at the 2010 census. The town derives its name by being near the northern end of the Hudson River.
The town is in the south-central part of the county and is south of Plattsburgh. North Hudson is within the Adirondack Park. |
North Hudson, New York | History | History
The region was first settled circa 1800. Early pioneers chose the southeastern part of the town.
The town was formed in 1848 from the town of Moriah. Early industry was based on tanning, owing to the presence of hemlock bark from the forests. Later, the trees were harvested for wood pulp.
By the end of the 19th century, the tourist trade began to predominate, especially at Underwood and Elk Lake. The theme park Frontier Town, a Wild West themed family tourist attraction, operated here from 1952 to 1998. The closure of Frontier Town had a severe negative impact on the town's economy. In 2018, Frontier Town reopened as Adirondack campground and day-use area. |
North Hudson, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.74%, is water.
Two branches of the Schroon River, a south-flowing tributary of the Hudson River, arise in North Hudson.
The Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87) and U.S. 9 traverse the town as north-south highways. I-87 Exits 29 (North Hudson hamlet) and 30 (US-9) are within the town. |
North Hudson, New York | Climate | Climate |
North Hudson, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 114 households, and 76 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 279 housing units, at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 94.74% White, 1.13% Native American, 0.38% Asian, and 3.76% from two or more races.
There were 114 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were nonfamilies. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,977, and the median family income was $40,833. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,075. About 9.7% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.5% of those 65 or over. |
North Hudson, New York | Communities and locations in North Hudson | Communities and locations in North Hudson
Blue Ridge — A location west of North Hudson hamlet, on County Road 84.
Boreas Ponds — A lake near the western town line.
Deadwater — A former community in the town, named after an iron works.
Elk Lake — A lake in the northwestern part of the town, on U.S. 9 and the Northway.
North Hudson — The hamlet of North Hudson is situated in the southeastern section of the town by the Schroon River at the Northway and U.S. 9.
Underwood — A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town located along U.S. 9, just south of I-87 Interchange 30. |
North Hudson, New York | References | References |
North Hudson, New York | External links | External links
Town of North Hudson official website
Early North Hudson history
Summary history of North Hudson
North Hudson on the Adirondack Northway: I-87
Category:Towns in Essex County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Port Henry, New York | Use mdy dates | Port Henry is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2010 census.
Port Henry lies on the eastern side of the town of Moriah and is approximately one hour's drive (52 miles or 84 km)Google Maps south of Plattsburgh. It is by road south-southwest of Burlington, Vermont, north of Albany and south of Montreal, Quebec. |
Port Henry, New York | History | History
thumbnail|left|Stereoscopic photograph of Port Henry in 1874
Port Henry is in a tract of land set aside by the British Crown for veterans of the Seven Years' War (also known as the French and Indian War). Although a mill was built in 1765, no other European-American settlers arrived until 1785, after the American Revolutionary War.
The Iroquoian-speaking Mohawk and Oswegatchie, members of the Seven Nations of Canada, were still living in the town until after 1800.Darren Bonaparte, "The Seven Nations of Canada: The Other Iroquois Confederacy" , The Wampum Chronicles; accessed January 10, 2009.
Most of the Iroquois from the territory of New York had been resettled in Canada, forced out of New York and the United States due to their alliance with the British during the war. In the early years, timber harvesting was a major industry and 20 mills were located in the area. The first dock was built on Lake Champlain by 1820 for shipping lumber to other ports. "Moriah, NY" , Essex County Historical Society, Adirondack History Center Museum; accessed January 31, 2011.
thumb|Perspective map of Port Henry from 1889 with list of landmarks by L.R. Burleigh
Early settlers discovered iron ore a few miles inland. Its extraction and processing became an important industry in the township for about one hundred and fifty years. A blast furnace constructed in 1822 in Port Henry was one of the first in the United States, and Republic Steel established major operations in the county. The village residents used Lake Champlain and the Hudson River to transport its ore and products to major markets such as Albany and New York City. Later a railroad connected the village to markets.
The village of Port Henry was incorporated in 1869. By the end of the 19th century, residents harvested smelt from the lake for the restaurant trade, by ice fishing. The Delaware & Hudson Railroad Depot, Moriah Town Office Building, Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church, Port Henry Fire Department Building, Sherman Free Library, and Van Ornam & Murdock Block are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Essex County Republication was published in Port Henry in the 19th and early 20th centuries, after which it moved to Keeseville.
Effective March 31, 2017, the Village of Port Henry was dissolved by the result of a public referendum. The village ceased to exist as a municipality. Village operations were absorbed by the Town of Moriah. Port Henry continues to exist as a hamlet within the town.Denise Raymo and Suzanne Moore, "Port Henry residents give dissolution the go-ahead", pressrepublican.com, August 16, 2016; retrieved October 4, 2016. |
Port Henry, New York | Geography | Geography
thumb|Lake Champlain at Port Henry (with 1929 bridge showing)
thumb|250px|The Iron Mine, Port Henry, New York (at Craig Harbor), ca. 1862, by Homer Dodge Martin
Port Henry is located in eastern Essex County at (44.045238, −73.461011), in the eastern part of the town of Moriah. The village is on the western shore of Lake Champlain at the northern end of Bulwagga Bay and is in the Adirondack Park.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and , or 20.29%, is water. Port Henry is located on conjoined New York State Route 9N and New York State Route 22 (North/South Main Street) at the junction of County Road 4 (Broad Street). |
Port Henry, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,152 people, 491 households, and 295 families residing in what was then village. The population density was . There were 596 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.66% White, 0.52% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.
There were 491 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $29,306, and the median income for a family was $40,556. Males had a median income of $34,821 versus $20,703 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,455. About 12.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
thumb|Public pier on Lake Champlain in Port Henry, NY |
Port Henry, New York | Transportation | Transportation
thumbnail|right|The Port Henry Amtrak station
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Port Henry, operating its Adirondack daily in both directions between Montreal, Canada and New York City.
A few miles south of Port Henry, the Champlain Bridge was built in 1929, connecting Crown Point to Vermont. In 2009, the bridge was demolished. A temporary ferry service, operated by the Lake Champlain Transportation Company and funded by the states of New York and Vermont, provided access to Vermont until a new bridge (Route 185) at the same location opened in November 2011.Temporary Lake Champlain ferry service begins, Boston.com, February 1, 2010.Essex County, NY Board of Supervisors Minutes, February 1, 2010. |
Port Henry, New York | Education | Education
The census-designated place is in the Moriah Central School District. - Text list |
Port Henry, New York | Notable person | Notable person
Tom Tyler (1903–1954), actor in Westerns during the eras of silent and sound films
Wallace T. Foote Jr. 19th century US Congressman
Dispatch referenced this town in their song "two coins" |
Port Henry, New York | Cultural references | Cultural references
Port Henry is mentioned in the song "Two Coins" by the Vermont-based band Dispatch. |
Port Henry, New York | References | References |
Port Henry, New York | External links | External links
Port Henry-Town of Moriah official website
"Moriah, NY", Essex County Historical Society, Adirondack History Center Museum
Port Henry Marina
Bridgeview Harbour Marina
Category:Hamlets in New York (state)
Category:Hamlets in Essex County, New York
Category:Former villages in New York (state)
Category:1869 establishments in New York (state)
Category:Populated places disestablished in 2017 |
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Schroon, New York | Use mdy dates | Schroon ( ) is a town in the Adirondack Park, in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 1,880 at the 2020 census. The largest community in the town is the hamlet of Schroon Lake, located at the northern end of the lake of the same name.
The Town of Schroon is in the southern part of Essex County. The town contains two lakes: the northern two-thirds of Schroon Lake, and Paradox Lake. The two lakes are connected by the Schroon River, a southward-flowing tributary of the Hudson River. |
Schroon, New York | History | History
The Town of Schroon was first settled by Europeans in 1804 from part of the Town of Crown Point, north of the current Schroon Lake hamlet, as part of France's colonial holdings south of Quebec. The town was partitioned to form the newer Town of Minerva in 1817. In 1840, part of Schroon was returned to Crown Point. As with other towns of Essex County, the early economy was heavily involved in lumber production. The origination of the name "Schroon" is not precisely known. Some believe it to be derived from a Native American word for "large lake". Others believe it devolved from French soldiers who inhabited the region during the French & Indian Wars. The soldiers were enamored with Madame Scarron (a popular paramour of French King Louis XIV and prior to that the wife of noted French poet/playwright Paul Scarron). In the late 1800s the Village of Schroon became a destination for wealthy families from the NY Metropolitan area. Their trip started in New York City by rail to the town of Riverside, then a stagecoach to Pottersville, and finally aboard a steamer that traveled up the lake to the Village. By 1915, after the introduction of automobiles, people from the cities were flocking to the Schroon Lake region. Capitalizing on this booming tourist trade, grand resorts such as Taylor's on Schroon (later Scaroon Manor), the Leland House and the Brown Swan – along with a number of Adirondack Style Lodges – made Schroon Lake a premier summer vacation spot.
alt=Schroon Lake as seen from a canoe.|right|frameless|330x330px
Prior to the construction of the Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87), US Route 9 was the major north–south highway between Albany and Montreal, which made Schroon Lake a convenient stopping point for travelers to purchase gas, lodging, and meals.
The Scaroon Manor resort, which closed in 1962, was the site for the 1957 filming of the Warner Brothers movie Marjorie Morningstar, which starred Gene Kelly, Natalie Wood. Carolyn Jones and Ed Wynn. Also featured in the film was Camp Red Wing (though not mentioned by name) on the east side of the lake, from which Wood and Jones depart by canoe at night for their escape to the musical South Winds (Scaroon Manor). Open to the public for many years, the old Scaroon Manor site is now a NY State Campground.
The "Scaroons" is/are mentioned twice in The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper, as a place seen by Hawkeye (Natty Bumppo), Chingachgook and Uncas after they had departed Horicon (the name used by Cooper for Lake George) while traveling northward chasing Magua and his two captives, Cora and Alice Munro. It is unclear from the context in the book whether Cooper is referring to the lake or a chain of mountains, the latter being a more likely interpretation. |
Schroon, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 6.17%, is water.
The southern line of Schroon is the border of Warren County. Schroon Lake (the water body) lies in both Essex and Warren counties.
The Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87) passes through the center of the town of Schroon. Access is from Exits 27 and 28. US Route 9 runs parallel to the Interstate. New York State Route 74, an east–west highway, intersects US-9 and the Interstate at Exit 28, west of Severance.
Schroon is approximately by highway north of New York City, south of Montreal, and southwest of Burlington, Vermont.
Schroon has an airfield with a runway that is capable of landing small- and medium-size private airplanes.
The Schroon River flows into the town across the northern town line and flows out across the southern town line towards the Hudson River.
In the town, there are many state hiking trails, some leading to the Hoffman Notch Wilderness area. |
Schroon, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,759 people, 737 households, and 473 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 2,130 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was White, 98.98% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 737 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,054, and the median income for a family was $36,579. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $20,298 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,302. About 8.5% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. |
Schroon, New York | Communities and locations in Schroon | Communities and locations in Schroon
The Arlington House – A bed and breakfast in the early 20th century, this 18-bedroom house is a giant in the town.
Clarks Island — An island in Schroon Lake near Schroon Lake hamlet. The Native American name was Caywanoot. Called Magdalen Island in 1798, and later Islobella, and most recently Word of Life Island, after the current owner. The home of a youth camp operated by Word of Life Fellowship.
Loch Muller — A hamlet near the western town line.
The Narrows - A constricted part of Schroon Lake near South Schroon Lake.
Paradox - A hamlet near the eastern town line on NY-74, and at the eastern end of Paradox Lake.
Paradox Lake — A lake located in Schroon by the hamlet of Severance.
Schroon Falls — A location near the northern town boundary on U.S. Route 9.
Schroon Lake – A lake located in the south-central portion of the town and extending south into Warren County.
Schroon Lake – A hamlet on the northwest end of the lake. The town government is located here on the western side of Schroon Lake on US-9. Talichito was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
Schroon Lake Airport (4B7) - A general aviation airport, located northeast of Schroon Lake hamlet.
Schroon Lake Loop — A hamlet south of Schroon Lake hamlet on US-9.
Schroon River — A river that flows into the northern end of Schroon Lake.
Severance — A hamlet in the northern part of the town on NY-74, at the west end of Paradox Lake. It is home to several clusters of rental homes and permanent residences. The Samson Fried Estate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
South Schroon Lake — A hamlet near the southern end of the lake on US-9.
The Three Bears — a private community on the eastern side of the lake. |
Schroon, New York | Local attractions | Local attractions
Schroon Lake () is located in the towns of Schroon and Horicon, and is a year-round tourist destination, with boating, swimming and fishing in the summer and snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice fishing in the winter; hiking and hunting are popular in the fall and spring.
Each September, hundreds of runners compete in the Adirondack Marathon, which finishes in downtown Schroon Lake. The roads around the lake constitute an almost perfect 26 mile distance.
Schroon's main street is US 9, which offers restaurants, antique and collectible shops, a movie theater and churches. The Town of Schroon maintains public docks in the village area, which makes the shops and restaurants accessible to boaters. Schroon has two free municipal boat launches. New York State has public campsites on Schroon Lake and Paradox Lake.
Schroon Lake is the summer home of the Seagle Festival (formerly Seagle Music Colony). It is also home to Schroon-North Hudson Historical Museum, Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, and a 9-hole golf course located on Hoffman Road. Along with these, there are a few local restaurants and bars.
Schroon Lake is the home of the Word of Life Bible Institute, as well as family and youth camps and programs. The town is also the home of Camp Southwoods, a traditional, co-ed, resident camp on Paradox Lake. |
Schroon, New York | References | References |
Schroon, New York | External links | External links
Town of Schroon official website
Early Schroon history
Historical summary of Schroon, NY
Adirondack Marathon
Schroon Lake's Hyper Local News Blog
Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground & RV Park
Schroon Lake on the Adirondack Northway: I-87
Category:Towns in Essex County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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St. Armand, New York | More citations needed | thumb|Robert Louis Stevenson's "Cure Cottage"
thumb|Lake Placid from Whiteface Mountain
St. Armand is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 1,446 at the 2020 census.US Census Bureau, QuickFacts, 2020 Results, St. Armand town, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=St.%20Armand%20town,%20Essex%20County,%20New%20York The town was named by an early settler for Saint-Armand, Quebec, in Canada.
The town of St. Armand is in the northwestern corner of the county and is southwest of Plattsburgh. |
St. Armand, New York | History | History
The town was first settled circa 1829. The early industry was based on lumber production. After most of the trees were harvested, farming became predominant. Because the town was set at the conjunction of five roads, including New York Route 3, it became an active community.
The town was set off from the town of Wilmington in 1844.
By the end of the 19th century, the town had become the locale for sanatoria intended for tuberculosis (TB) cures. Dr. Edward Trudeau, in 1884, was one of the first to establish a sanatorium within the town, near the village of Saranac Lake. |
St. Armand, New York | Notable person | Notable person
Robert Louis Stevenson, author, spent one year in St. Armand for a TB cure |
St. Armand, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.63%, is water.
The northern and eastern town lines are the border of Franklin County. The town is in the Adirondack Park. The Saranac River flows through the northwestern part of St. Armand.
New York State Route 3 passes through the western part of the town. |
St. Armand, New York | Demographics | Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 1,321 people, 543 households and 349 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 689 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.43% White, 0.38% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.
There were 543 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04.
Age distribution was 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median household income was $39,500, and the median family income was $51,250. Males had a median income of $36,696 versus $23,828 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,828. About 4.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over. |
St. Armand, New York | Communities and locations in St. Armand | Communities and locations in St. Armand
Bloomingdale – A hamlet near the northern town line on NY-3. The community was founded circa 1852.
Camp Woodsmoke – A youth camp formerly located at the northern end of Lake Placid.
Franklin Falls Pond – A wide part of the Saranac River at the northern town boundary.
Lake Placid – A small part of the northern end of the lake is within the town.
Moose Pond – A small lake in the western part of St. Armand.
Saranac Lake – A small part of the village of Saranac Lake is in the southeastern part of the town.
St. Armand – A location near the northern town line on NY-3.
Trudeau – A hamlet northeast of Saranac Lake village on NY-3, named for Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau. |
St. Armand, New York | References | References |
St. Armand, New York | External links | External links
Town of St. Armand official website
Historical summary of St. Armand
Early history of St. Armond, NY
Historic St. Armand photos
Category:Towns in Essex County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Ticonderoga, New York | for | Ticonderoga () is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 5,042 at the 2010 census. The name comes from the Mohawk tekontaró:ken, meaning "it is at the junction of two waterways".Afable, Patricia O. and Madison S. Beeler (1996). "Place Names", in "Languages", ed. Ives Goddard. Vol. 17 of Handbook of North American Indians, ed. William C. Sturtevant. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution, p. 193
The Town of Ticonderoga is in the southeastern corner of the county and is south of Plattsburgh. |
Ticonderoga, New York | History | History
thumb|left|250px|Fort Ticonderoga located on the east side of town on NY 74
In the 17th century, French explorers such as Samuel de Champlain encountered the area.
thumb|Perspective map of Ticonderoga with list of landmarks from 1884 by L.R. Burleigh
The town was on the direct route, utilizing rivers and two long lakes, between New York City to the south and the French settlement of Montreal to the north. The town was the setting for historic battles and maneuvers during both the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War. Fort Ticonderoga, constructed by the French, who called it Fort Carillon, in the 1750s, marked the location of an important portage between the two lakes, George and Champlain.
The Town of Ticonderoga was formed in 1804 from part of the town of Crown Point. By the end of the 18th century, the town was noted for wood products such as paper and lead pencils. The position of the now former Ticonderoga village at the north end of Lake George made it an important port. The village was dissolved on December 31, 1993, after a public referendum, its operations were absorbed by the Town of Ticonderoga.
As early as 1812, Ticonderoga was the site of graphite mining. Commercial mining of graphite began in 1832, though logging remained the chief Industry. Graphite was not widely used in the 19th century, as most writing was done in pen, rather than pencil. It was not until the mid-20th century that pencils came into greater use, with the No. 2 HB pencil becoming the standard writing implement in schools and universities. The iconic Dixon Ticonderoga pencil was named after the graphite that was mined and processed in Ticonderoga.
Historic Fort Ticonderoga is in this town, east of the former village of Ticonderoga. |
Ticonderoga, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 7.93%, is water.
The town encompasses both the northern end of Lake George and a portion of Lake Champlain near its southern end. The short, but rapidly flowing, La Chute River connects the two lakes. The eastern town line is the border of Vermont, and the southern town boundary is the county line of Warren and Washington counties.
New York State Route 9N is a north–south highway. Another north–south highway, New York State Route 22, is partly conjoined with NY-9N in the town. New York State Route 74, an east–west highway, intersects NY-9N/NY-22 near Ticonderoga. |
Ticonderoga, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,042 people, 2,028 households, and 1,352 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 2,581 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.08% White, 0.46% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.
There were 2,028 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,160, and the median income for a family was $41,992. Males had a median income of $35,896 versus $21,441 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,418. About 10.5% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over. |
Ticonderoga, New York | Arts and culture | Arts and culture |
Ticonderoga, New York | Tourism | Tourism
The H.G. Burleigh House was built in 1894 and is a Queen Anne-style building with Colonial Revival features. It was originally owned by U.S. Congressman Henry G. Burleigh and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988.
thumb|left|The Hancock House is a replica of Founding Father John Hancock's mansion. It is owned by the Ticonderoga Historical Society and operated as a museum.
A museum called the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour is in Ticonderoga, on Montcalm Street. It has been, and continues to be, visited by cast members of the show and of its spin-off and movies. The museum was opened by James Cawley, who financed it with his earnings as an Elvis impersonator, after he inherited a copy of the original set blueprints from a costume designer on the show.
In addition to the Burleigh House, the Amherst Avenue Historic District, Black Watch Library, Central School, Clark House, Community Building, Clayton H. Delano House, Crandall Marine Railway, Ferris House, Fort Ticonderoga, Frazier Bridge, Gilligan and Stevens Block, Hancock House, Lake George Avenue Historic District, Liberty Monument, Silas B. Moore Gristmill, NYS Armory, Pad Factory, Ticonderoga High School, Ticonderoga National Bank, Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company Office, and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Ticonderoga, New York | Infrastructure | Infrastructure |
Ticonderoga, New York | Rail transportation | Rail transportation
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Ticonderoga, operating its Adirondack daily in both directions between Montreal and New York City. |
Ticonderoga, New York | Notable people | Notable people
Henry G. Burleigh, congressman from New York
James Cawley, actor and filmmaker
Grace Hudowalski, ninth person and first woman to climb all 46 of the Adirondack High Peaks, born in Ticonderoga
Charles Quigg, Wisconsin physician and legislator, born in Ticonderoga'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Charles Quigg, pg. 648
John A. Rice, Wisconsin physician and legislator, born in Ticonderoga
Jarrod Sammis, Vermont state representative |
Ticonderoga, New York | Communities and locations in the Town of Ticonderoga | Communities and locations in the Town of Ticonderoga
Baldwin – A hamlet on the western shore of Lake George on County Road 5, southwest of Ticonderoga hamlet.
Black Point – The eastern shore of Lake George.
Chilson – A sparsely populated location near the town's geographic center on NY-74
Eagle Lake – A lake at the northern town line, bordered by NY-74 on the south side.
Fort Ticonderoga – The historic fort that figured in two colonial wars.
Fort Ticonderoga Station – A location southeast of Ticonderoga hamlet on the eastern side of Mount Defiance. Location of former passenger railroad station; the modern Amtrak station is on NY-74, approximately one mile east of the Ticonderoga hamlet.
Mount Defiance – An elevation ( above sea level) on the southern side of Ticonderoga hamlet that overlooks Fort Ticonderoga.
Putnam Pond – A small lake in the western part of Ticonderoga.
Street Road – Location in the northern end of town, situated around NY-9N.
Ticonderoga – A hamlet and census-designated place in the southeastern part of the town, on the La Chute River.
Ticonderoga Muni (4B6) – A general aviation airport north of Ticonderoga hamlet.
Wright- small area in the southeastern corner of Ticonderoga, bordering Putnam Station in Washington County. |
Ticonderoga, New York | References | References |
Ticonderoga, New York | External links | External links
Town of Ticonderoga official website
Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce
Ticonderoga historical summary
Ticonderoga area information
Category:Populated places established in 1804
Category:Towns in Essex County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state)
Category:1804 establishments in New York (state)
Category:Mining communities in New York (state) |
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Westport, New York | Use mdy dates | Westport is a town in Essex County, New York, United States overlooking Lake Champlain. The population was 1,320 at the 2020 census.
The town is on the eastern border of the county and is south of Plattsburgh and south of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Google Maps Westport is inside the Adirondack Park.
Westport is the birthplace of the Adirondack chair."Adirondacks: The thrones of summer", by Tom Keyser, Albany Times Union, September 1, 2007.
The Essex County Fair is held in the town.Essex County Fair The Essex County Fairgrounds was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.Letter notifying the Westport Planning Board, reproduced on the website of the Town of Westport . |
Westport, New York | History | History |
Westport, New York | Early history | Early history
In 1642, Jesuit missionary Isaac Jogues was tortured by Iroquois at Coles Bay. He survived and was eventually saved by merchants from New Amsterdam.
The town was founded by William Gilliland in 1764 who surveyed an area in the southern part of the town and was granted ; he also established the neighboring towns of Elizabethtown, named for his wife, and Willsboro. Gilliland originally called his patent "Bessboro" after his little daughter.Royce, Caroline Halstead (1902). Bessboro: a history of Westport, Essex Co., N.Y.. Open Library. p. 3. The original settlement, which may have supplied wood to Benedict Arnold's troops, was completely destroyed during the American Revolutionary War in connection with British General John Burgoyne's march from Canada to Saratoga. The first permanent settlement was in 1785.A Walking Tour Guide to Westport, New York, on Lake Champlain by Jessica Roemischer, Westport, NY: The Westport Chamber of Commerce and the Westport Historical Society, [1998]. Discussed in the section on section on Historical Background. (Pages not numbered.) |
Westport, New York | Incorporation | Incorporation
The town of Westport was established in 1815 from part of the town of Elizabethtown. The community of Westport in the center of town incorporated as a village in 1907. The community abandoned its status as an incorporated village on December 31, 1992. |
Westport, New York | Westport the resort | Westport the resort
By the mid-nineteenth century, Westport was a fashionable resort town. Its social scene was regularly reported on in The New York Times and by the Boston press. Like many other East Coast resorts, its popularity gradually declined, starting in the 1930s, as first automobiles and then airplanes made possible a wider selection of vacation sites. Since the 1950s, however, Westport's lakeshore property has steadily increased in value. Although once most of the "summer people" stayed for weeks, now distinctions are not as clear: there are "year-round summer people" whose livelihood stems from outside Westport, weekenders whose principal residence is fairly close by (for example, Albany, which is two hours distant by car), and commuters to workplaces as distant as Plattsburgh, New York, or Middlebury, Vermont.
Westport is home to Camp Dudley, the oldest summer camp in continuous operation in the United States, founded in 1885 by Sumner F. Dudley, who moved to Westport in 1891. Meadowmount, the summer school for string players founded by Ivan Galamian, is northwest of the center of town, in the town of Lewis. Westport is known as the ice fishing capital of Essex County.
Westport is home to one of the only two professional theatres in the Adirondacks proper, the second being Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake. The Depot Theatre was founded in 1979 and operates out of the historic Amtrak railway station. The 136-seat, air-conditioned theatre hosts plays and musicals on its main stage during the summer months, as well as an annual gala.
The Camp Dudley Road Historic District, Champlain II Shipwreck, Essex County Fairgrounds, First Congregational and Presbyterian Society Church of Westport, Lake View Grange No. 970, and Vergennes canal boat are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Westport, New York | Geography | Geography
thumbnail|One of many historic houses in Westport
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 12.93%, is water.
The eastern town line is formed by Lake Champlain and the border of Vermont. The town is inside the Adirondack Park.
New York State Route 9N, New York State Route 22, and County Route 44 are north-south highways in Westport. NY-9N and NY-22 become conjoined in Westport village. Interstate 87, the Northway, passes across the northwestern part of Westport, with access from Exit 31 (NY-9N). |
Westport, New York | Birding | Birding
Several sites on the Lake Champlain Birding Trail are located in Westport:Lake Champlain Birding Trail
Coon Mountain Preserve (administered by The Nature Conservancy)
Webb Royce Swamp
Westport Boat Launch |
Westport, New York | Demographics | Demographics
thumb|Westport Library, built 1887
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,362 people, 593 households, and 381 families residing in the town. (Note that since the census excludes summer residents, the figures in this section are for year-round residents only.) The population density was . There were 887 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 593 households, out of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $49,917. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $26,550 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,063. About 5.2% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. |
Westport, New York | Education | Education
Westport is served by the Bouquet Valley Central School. The Westport Central School merged with the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School in 2019; high school students from Westport, Elizabethtown, and Lewis were relocated to the former Elizabethtown-Lewis School building, while elementary students moved into the former Westport campus. The new school district mascot is a Griffin (a combination of the previous two mascots of Lion and Eagle). Westport also has a branch of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension and is the mailing address of the Meadowmount School of Music (see above). Additionally, the Depot Theatre (above) runs a summer apprentice program for children ranging from elementary school to high school age. |
Westport, New York | Public transport | Public transport
right|thumb|Westport train station, home to the Depot Theatre
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Westport, operating its Adirondack daily in both directions between Montreal and New York City. A bus connection is available from Westport to Lake Placid. The Amtrak station also houses the Depot Theatre.
On August 28, 2006, at approximately 6:45 p.m. local time, a Greyhound bus traveling from New York City to Montreal overturned on the Adirondack Northway in Westport after suffering a blown tire, killing five and injuring 48.Greyhound bus bound for Montreal crashes, Globe & Mail, August 29, 2006. |
Westport, New York | Access to medical care | Access to medical care
Westport is in a rural area in the Adirondack Park, and so most of its access to medical care is via the ferry operated by Lake Champlain Transportation Company. The nearest emergency department is Elizabethtown Community Hospital, a 25-bed rural hospital to the west, with eight doctors on its active medical staff.Medical Staff & Specialty Physicians, Elizabethtown Community Hospital. About by car to the northeast in Burlington, accessible via ferry, is the emergency department of University of Vermont Medical Center, a large, full-service hospital affiliated with the University of Vermont. During times when the ferry from Essex is not running, the nearest full-service emergency department is at CVPH Medical Center, in Plattsburgh, north of Westport. Slightly closer, though a slower drive over rural roads, is Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vermont, accessible via the bridge at Crown Point.
Elizabethtown Community Hospital operates a small satellite clinic in Westport. |
Westport, New York | Notable people | Notable people
thumb|The Westport Inn Annex, 1877, now The Inn on the Library Lawn
thumb|The Floral Hall at the historic Essex County Fairgrounds
Some notable Westport residents, past and present, include:
Asa Aikens, Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court
Edward Cornell (b. 1944), artist, painter, and theater director"Harvested metal, wire recall farm heritage" by Kim Dedam Smith, Press-Republican, September 20, 2015
John T. Cutting (1844–1911), congressman from California
Walter Damrosch (1862–1950), conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra and music director of NBC Radio
Dorothy DeLay (1917–2002), violin teacher, primarily at Juilliard, Meadowmount, and the Aspen Music Festival and School
Ben Goldwasser (b. 1982), keyboardist for indie rock act MGMT
David G. Hartwell (1941–2016), science fiction editor for Tor BooksDavid G. Hartwell, Literary-Minded Editor of Science Fiction, Dies at 74 at New York Times
William Higby (1813–1887), congressman from California
Henry Lee Higginson (1834–1919), founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
John Kneller (1916-2009), English-American professor and fifth President of Brooklyn College
Anne LaBastille (1935–2011), author and naturalist"Storied woodswoman wants to return to her cabin in Adirondacks", The Canadian Press, December 30, 2007.
Alice Lee (civic leader) (1853–1943), businesswoman, owner of the Westport Inn at the end of the 1800s.
Jeannette Augustus Marks (1875–1964), American professor at Mount Holyoke College
Nathan Myrick (1822–1903), founder of La Crosse, Wisconsin
John Eugene Osborne (1858–1943), governor of Wyoming and United States Assistant Secretary of State
Case Patten (1874–1935), professional baseball player
Cynthia Schira (b. 1934), textile artist
William Wallace Barbour Sheldon (1836–1914), architectural engineer and pioneer of California
Robert E. Sherwood (1896–1955), playwright, editor, and screenwriter
Sally J. Smith, artist and former watercolorist
Joseph Champlin Stone (1829–1902), congressman from Iowa
Alexander "Sandy" Treadwell (b. 1946), American politician
Mary Emma Woolley (1863–1947), president of Mount Holyoke College from 1900 to 1937 |
Westport, New York | Communities and locations in Westport | Communities and locations in Westport |
Westport, New York | Inhabited locations | Inhabited locations
Wadhams (formerly "Wadhams Mills" and "The Falls") – a hamlet just north of Westport on NY Route 22 at the junction of County Roads 8 and 10. Wadhams has its own free public library, volunteer fire department, and a hydroelectric dam on the Boquet River. All of these can be seen while standing on the bridge next to the Wadhams Free Library. Wadhams is best known locally for its farmers' market and Dogwood Bread Co. (formerly called Merrick's). The farmers' market takes place in front of the bakery. Wadhams is also known for its annual Strawberry Festival.
Westport – The hamlet of Westport, formerly a village between 1907 and 1992. The community is located on the shore of Lake Champlain on NY-9N at the junction of NY-22. |
Westport, New York | Geographical locations | Geographical locations
Barber Point – A projection into Lake Champlain south of Bluff Point.
Black River – A stream forming part of the western town line.
Bluff Point – A projection into Lake Champlain, south of Westport village.
Cole's Bay – A small bay of Lake Champlain, south of Northwest Bay.
Furnace Point – A projection into North West Bay, north of Westport village.
Hoisington Brook – A stream entering Lake Champlain at Westport village.
Moore Point – A projection into Lake Champlain, south of Barber Point.
Nichols Pond – A small lake near the western town line.
North West Bay – A bay of Lake Champlain by Westport village.
Split Rock Mountain – An elevation at the boundary between Westport and the town of Essex, known for its rattlesnake population.
Stacy Brook – A stream entering Lake Champlain at Cole's Bay. |
Westport, New York | See also | See also
Camp Dudley, YMCA
Lake Champlain
Meadowmount School of Music |
Westport, New York | References | References |
Westport, New York | Further reading | Further reading
A Walking Tour Guide to Westport, New York, on Lake Champlain by Jessica Roemischer, Westport, NY: The Westport Chamber of Commerce and the Westport Historical Society, 1982, 1989, 1998.
A View of Westport, NY on Lake Champlain, 1902–1972 by Raymond C. Clark, Westport, NY 1972.
Bessboro: A History of Westport, Essex County, New York by Caroline Halstead Royce, Westport, NY 1904. Available on Internet Archive.
Bessboro Beginnings by Carlin Walker, Westport, NY 1988 .
Personal names: A supplement to the index in Bessboro, a history of Westport, Essex Co., N.Y. by Caroline Halstead Royce
Glenn's History of the Adirondack's, a multi-volume series by Morris F. Glenn |
Westport, New York | External links | External links
Town of Westport official website
Essex County Historical Society: Historical summary of Westport; Town historian reports
Photos and Postcards from Early Westport, NY , Westport Library.
Westport Chamber of Commerce
Category:Towns in Essex County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Willsboro, New York | redirect | Willsboro is a town in Essex County, New York, United States, and lies south of the city of Plattsburgh. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 1,905. The town is named after early landowner William Gilliland. |
Willsboro, New York | History | History
During the American Revolution, British troops under John Burgoyne camped on the Bouquet River.
The region was first settled by Europeans in 1765 by William Gilliland. Originally called "Milltown" by its founder (for the sawmill he located on the falls of the Bouquet River, located in the center of the town), it was renamed "Willsborough" (subsequently shortened to "Willsboro") shortly after the Revolutionary War, in honor of the founder.
The town has always had a thriving agricultural and tourism tradition, though the Industrial Revolution made its mark on the community as well. Through much of its history, Willsboro's main employer was a paper mill (which produced the wood pulp used in the manufacture of paper). A blue limestone quarry was also an important industry locally. The stone quarried from this mine was utilized in the construction of the Albany State Capitol and the Brooklyn Bridge.
One of the noted residents was the paper manufacturer Augustus G. Paine, Jr., who resided in Willsboro for a portion of the year, when he was not in New York, since his large business was located in Willsboro. He commissioned the architect C. P. H. Gilbert to construct the Essex County Bank in 1921. In May 1930, Paine donated a whole library to the town of Willsboro, in memory of his mother, in the sum of $150,000. Both the bank and the library were constructed by Gilbert in the Neoclassical style.
Paine also had Flat Rock Camp, his summer retreat on the shores of Lake Champlain, constructed for his family.
After the Second World War, the paper industry started to decline, and when the paper mill closed in the 1960s the town faced economic difficulties. In order to compensate for the loss, the community relied heavily on tourist dollars, focusing on the scenic landscape, lake frontage, and lush wilderness the area offered visitors. Recently, new industries have moved to the town, most notably a wollastonite mine, curtain and furniture manufacturers, and numerous web-based service companies. Willsboro is also becoming a bedroom community for the city of Plattsburgh to the north.
The Adsit Log House, Abraham Aiken House, Flat Rock Camp, Ligonier Point Historic District, Sheldon–Owens Farm, Willsboro Congregational Church, and The Willsboro School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Willsboro, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 41.80%, is water.
The eastern town line, marked by Lake Champlain, is the border of Vermont. The Boquet River enters Lake Champlain in the town, east of Willsboro village.
New York State Route 22 is a north–south highway which passes through Willsboro. |
Willsboro, New York | Demographics | Demographics
thumbnail|Willsboro Congregational Church
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,903 people, 803 households, and 549 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,468 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.42% White, 0.26% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.26% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.
There were 803 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together; 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,715, and the median income for a family was $40,272. Males had a median income of $30,244 versus $20,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,209. About 3.8% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. |
Willsboro, New York | Notable people | Notable people
Sophie Clarke, winner of Survivor: South Pacific
Hugh Pool, master blues musician and record producer |
Willsboro, New York | Communities and locations in Willsboro | Communities and locations in Willsboro
Farrell Point – A projection into the southern end of Willsboro Bay.
Hatch Point – The northernmost part of the town, on the northern tip of Willsboro Point.
Highland Forge Lake – A lake by the northern town line, north of Long Pond.
Jones Point/Flat Rock Point – A projection into Lake Champlain, northeast of Willsboro village.
Long Pond – A pond near the northern town line.
Pok-O-Maccready; A local summer camp which has been in existence since 1904 and is the oldest family run camp in the United States.
Reber – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town, on County Road 14.
Willsboro – The hamlet of Willsboro is in the eastern part of the town on NY-22, near the point where the Boquet River enters Lake Champlain. It is also a resort community.
Willsboro Bay – A bay of Lake Champlain between Willsboro Point and the mainland.
Willsboro Point – A peninsula in Lake Champlain.
Willsboro Point – A hamlet on the eastern shore of Willsboro Point on County Road 27. Edgewater Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
thumb|View of the Boquet River in Willsboro, New York. Taken in the fall of 2023. |
Willsboro, New York | References | References |
Willsboro, New York | External links | External links
Town of Willsboro official website
Willsboro information
History of Willsboro
Willsboro Central School
Category:Towns in Essex County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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