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1998 FIFA World Cup | All-star team | All-star team
The All-star team is a squad consisting of the 16 most impressive players at the 1998 World Cup, as selected by FIFA's Technical Study Group.
GoalkeepersDefendersMidfieldersForwards Fabien Barthez
José Luis Chilavert Roberto Carlos
Marcel Desailly
Lilian Thuram
Frank de Boer
Carlos Gamarra Dunga
Rivaldo
Michael Laudrup
Zinedine Zidane
Edgar Davids Ronaldo
Davor Šuker
Brian Laudrup
Dennis Bergkamp |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Final standings | Final standings
After the tournament, FIFA published a ranking of all teams that competed in the 1998 World Cup finals based on progress in the competition and overall results.
Team 1 C 7 6 1 0 15 2 +13 19 2 A 7 4 1 2 14 10 +4 13 3 H 7 5 0 2 11 5 +6 15 4 E 7 3 3 1 13 7 +6 12 Eliminated in the quarter-finals 5 B 5 3 2 0 8 3 +5 11 6 H 5 3 1 1 10 4 +6 10 7 F 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 10 8 C 5 2 1 2 9 7 +2 7 Eliminated in the round of 16 9 G 4 2 1 1 7 4 +3 7 10 F 4 2 1 1 5 4 +1 7 11 G 4 2 1 1 4 3 +1 7 12 D 4 2 0 2 6 9 −3 6 13 E 4 1 2 1 8 7 +1 5 14 D 4 1 2 1 3 2 +1 5 15 A 4 1 2 1 5 5 0 5 16 B 4 0 3 1 5 8 −3 3 Eliminated in the group stage 17 D 3 1 1 1 8 4 +4 4 18 A 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 4 19 E 3 0 3 0 3 3 0 3 20 F 3 1 0 2 2 4 −2 3 21 G 3 1 0 2 1 3 −2 3 22 H 3 1 0 2 3 9 −6 3 23 B 3 0 2 1 3 4 −1 2 24 C 3 0 2 1 3 6 −3 2 25 B 3 0 2 1 2 5 −3 2 26 G 3 0 1 2 1 4 −3 1 27 A 3 0 1 2 2 6 −4 1 28 C 3 0 1 2 2 7 −5 1 29 D 3 0 1 2 1 7 −6 1 30 E 3 0 1 2 2 9 −7 1 31 H 3 0 0 3 1 4 −3 0 32 F 3 0 0 3 1 5 −4 0 |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Marketing | Marketing |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Tournoi de France | Tournoi de France
A year before the tournament, a small, invitation-only tournament named the Tournoi de France was held in France, with Italy, Brazil, England, and hosts France participating. |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Broadcasting | Broadcasting
Through several companies, FIFA sold the broadcasting rights for the 1998 FIFA World Cup to many broadcasters. BBC and ITV had the broadcasting rights in the United Kingdom. The pictures and audio of the competition were supplied to the TV and radio channels by the company TVRS 98, the broadcaster of the tournament.
The World Cup matches were broadcast in 200 countries. 818 photographers were credited for the tournament. In every match, a stand was reserved for the press. The number of places granted to them reached its maximum in the final, when 1,750 reporters and 110 TV commentators were present in the stand.
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1998 FIFA World Cup | Sponsorship | Sponsorship
thumb|Coca-Cola was one of the sponsors of FIFA World Cup 1998.
The sponsors of the 1998 FIFA World Cup are divided into two categories: FIFA World Cup Sponsors and France Supporters.
FIFA World Cup sponsors France Supporters Adidas
Budweiser
Canon
Casio
Coca-Cola
Fujifilm
Gillette (Braun)
JVC
MasterCard
McDonald's
Opel
Philips
Snickers Air France
Citroën
Crédit Agricole
Danone
France Telecom
La Poste
Peugeot
Renault
The absence of Budweiser on pitch side advertising hoardings is notable due to the Evin law, which forbids alcohol-related sponsorship in France, including in sports events. |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Video games | Video games
In most of the world, the official video game was, World Cup 98 released by EA Sports on 13 March 1998 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Nintendo 64 and the Game Boy. It was the first international football game developed by Electronic Arts since obtaining the rights from FIFA in 1997 and received mostly favourable reviews.
In Japan, Konami was granted the FIFA World Cup licence and produced two distinct video games: Jikkyou World Soccer: World Cup France 98 by KCEO for the Nintendo 64, and World Soccer Jikkyou Winning Eleven 3: World Cup France '98 by KCET for the PlayStation. These games were released in the rest of the world as International Superstar Soccer '98 and International Superstar Soccer Pro '98, without the official FIFA World Cup licence, branding or real player names.
Also in Japan, Sega was granted the FIFA World Cup licence to produce the Saturn video game World Cup '98 France: Road to Win.
Many other video games, including World League Soccer 98, Actua Soccer 2 and Neo Geo Cup '98: The Road to the Victory were released in the buildup to the 1998 World Cup and evidently were based on the tournament. FIFA: Road to World Cup 98, also by EA Sports focused on the qualification stage. |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Symbols | Symbols
thumb|upright|Footix, the official mascot of the tournament |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Mascot | Mascot
The official mascot was Footix, a rooster first presented in May 1996. It was created by graphic designer Fabrice Pialot and selected from a shortlist of five mascots. Research carried out about the choice of having a cockerel as a mascot was greatly received: 91% associated it immediately with France, the traditional symbol of the nation. Footix, the name chosen by French television viewers, is a portmanteau of "football" and the ending "-ix" from the popular Astérix comic strip. The mascot's colours reflect those of the host nation's flag and home strip – blue for the jump suit, a red crest and with the words 'France 98' coloured in white. |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Match ball | Match ball
The official match ball for the 1998 World Cup, manufactured by Adidas was named the Tricolore, meaning 'three-coloured' in French. It was the eighth World Cup match ball made for the tournament by the German company and was the first in the series to be multi-coloured. The tricolour flag and cockerel, traditional symbols of France, were used as inspiration for the design. |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Music | Music
The official song of the 1998 FIFA World Cup was "The Cup of Life", also known as "La Copa de la Vida", recorded by Ricky Martin.
The official anthem was "La Cour des Grands (Do You Mind If I Play)" by Youssou N'Dour and Axelle Red. |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Legacy | Legacy
Honorary FIFA President João Havelange praised France's hosting of the World Cup, describing the tournament as one that would "remain with me forever, as I am sure they will remain with everyone who witnessed this unforgettable competition". Lennart Johansson, the chairman of the organising committee for the World Cup and President of UEFA added that France provided "subject matter of a quality that made the world hold its breath".
Cour des Comptes, the quasi-judicial body of the French government, released its report on the organisation of the 1998 World Cup in 2000. |
1998 FIFA World Cup | See also | See also
Music of the World Cup: Allez! Ola! Ole! – The Official 1998 FIFA World Cup music album
1998 World Cup terror plot |
1998 FIFA World Cup | References | References |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Sources | Sources
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1998 FIFA World Cup | External links | External links
1998 FIFA World Cup France, FIFA.com
RSSSF Archive of finals
RSSSF Archive of qualifying rounds
at the BBC
Category:FIFA World Cup tournaments
Category:International association football competitions hosted by France
FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
Category:1998 in association football |
1998 FIFA World Cup | Table of Content | Short description, Host selection, Bribery and corruption investigations, Qualification, List of qualified teams, Venues, Innovations, Technologies, Rule changes, Match officials, Draw, Draw results and group fixtures, Squads, Group stage, Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H, Knockout stage, Bracket, Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Third place play-off, Final, Statistics, Goalscorers, Awards, Players who were red-carded during the tournament, All-star team, Final standings, Marketing, Tournoi de France, Broadcasting, Sponsorship, Video games, Symbols, Mascot, Match ball, Music, Legacy, See also, References, Sources, External links |
Duane, New York | Use mdy dates | Duane is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 174 at the 2010 census. The town is named after James Duane, a developer and grandson of New York City mayor James Duane.
The town of Duane is within the Adirondack Park at the geographic center of the county. |
Duane, New York | History | History
The town of Duane was formed in 1828 from part of the town of Malone. One of the first endeavors was the processing of iron ore. The town is named after James Duane, a proprietor and first colonizer.
The Meacham Lake Hotel was a popular tourist resort until it closed in 1921. The land was purchased by New York State and converted to a campground by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Former New York State Route 99 was converted to County Road 26 in 1994. Gordon's Crossing is located at the intersection of old Rt. 99 and County Road 26.
The Duane Methodist Episcopal Church and Debar Pond Lodge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Duane, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 3.89%, is water. The largest water body is Meacham Lake, in the southern part of town. Deer River Flow is located in the northwest. Most of the town is part of the Deer River watershed, a northward-flowing tributary of the St. Regis River, which flows to the St. Lawrence River in Canada. The eastern edge of the town is part of the Salmon River watershed, which flows north through Malone and then to the St. Lawrence in Canada.
New York State Route 30 is a north-south highway. New York State Route 458 intersects NY-30 at the southern town line, by Meacham Lake. |
Duane, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 159 people, 72 households, and 47 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 231 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.11% White, 0.63% Native American, 1.26% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.
There were 72 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% 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 2.70. The name is that of James Duane.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.0% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 35.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,130. About 10.2% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. |
Duane, New York | Communities and locations in Duane | Communities and locations in Duane
Clear Pond – A lake north of Meacham Lake.
Deer River – A stream flowing northward from the town.
Deer River Flow – A lake formed on the Deer River near the northern town line.
Duane Center – A hamlet in the north-central part of the town on County Road 26, west of NY-30.
Meacham Lake – A lake by the southern town line next to NY-30, named after Thomas Meacham.
Meacham Lake Campground – A public camping area at the northern end of Meacham Lake.
Debar Pond Lodge – A former Great Camp on Debar Pond. |
Duane, New York | Climate | Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).Climate Summary for Duane, New York |
Duane, New York | References | References |
Duane, New York | External links | External links
Early Duane history
Oral History of Duane
Category:Towns in Franklin County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state)
Category:Mining communities in New York (state) |
Duane, New York | Table of Content | Use mdy dates, History, Geography, Demographics, Communities and locations in Duane, Climate, References, External links |
Fort Covington, New York | About | Fort Covington is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,531 at the 2020 census.US Census Bureau, 2020 Results, Fort Covington town, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Fort%20Covington%20town,%20Franklin%20County,%20New%20York The name is derived from a War of 1812 fortification. The original name of the town was French Mills.
The town is on the county's northern border, which is also the Canada–United States border. |
Fort Covington, New York | History | History
The area of what is now Fort Covington was settled during the 1790s by people from southern Canada and Vermont, who were drawn to the area by a need for people to work at the mills located on the Salmon River. The village was first named French Mills. In July 1813, a blockhouse was built here to shelter wounded soldiers and to provide a winter headquarters.French Mills Blockhouse at NorthAmericanForts.com, retrieved February 25, 2017.
In 1817, French Mills was re-named to Fort Covington, named after Brigadier General Leonard Covington, who had been mortally wounded during the Battle of Chrysler's Farm on November 11, 1813, in the War of 1812. In 1833, the western part of Fort Covington was made into the town of Bombay.
The Fort Covington–Dundee Border Crossing was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 as the U.S. Inspection Station–Fort Covington, New York. |
Fort Covington, New York | Geography | Geography
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Fort Covington is in northwestern Franklin County, in northern New York. It is bordered to the west by the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The northern town line is the international border with Canada (province of Quebec). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.
New York State Route 37 crosses the middle of the town, leading west to Massena and southeast to Malone.
Quebec Route 132 serves the area via Dundee Road and Water Street. |
Fort Covington, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,645 people, 621 households, and 466 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 706 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 87.13% White, 0.36% African American, 10.81% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.
There were 621 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $31,532, and the median income for a family was $39,205. Males had a median income of $26,369 versus $22,011 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,932. About 10.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over. |
Fort Covington, New York | Communities and locations in Fort Covington | Communities and locations in Fort Covington
Cooks Corner – A hamlet by the southern town line at the junction of County Roads 3 and 32.
Fort Covington – The hamlet of Fort Covington was once a village within the town, incorporated in 1889, but abandoned that status in 1976. The community is located at the junction of NY-37 and County Road 42 and is a port of entry. The area around the hamlet comprising the northern half of the entire town is now listed as the Fort Covington Hamlet census-designated place.
Fort Covington Center – A hamlet near the southern town line on County Road 42.
Pike Creek – A stream flowing northward through the town toward the St. Lawrence River.
Salmon River – A stream flowing through the town. |
Fort Covington, New York | Notable people | Notable people
George Hyer, Wisconsin newspaperman, farmer and politician
A. Warren Phelps, Wisconsin businessman and politician |
Fort Covington, New York | References | References |
Fort Covington, New York | External links | External links
Early Fort Covington history
Category:Towns in Franklin County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
Fort Covington, New York | Table of Content | About, History, Geography, Demographics, Communities and locations in Fort Covington, Notable people, References, External links |
Franklin, Franklin County, New York | Use mdy dates | Franklin is a town located in Franklin County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 1,140.
The town is in the southeastern part of the county, in the Adirondack Region of New York. |
Franklin, Franklin County, New York | History | History
The first settlement in the town was Franklin Falls (1827). This community burned in 1852.
The town of Franklin was founded in 1836 from part of the town of Bellmont. The town was used to relocate former slaves, in part the work of Gerrit Smith, an abolitionist, and in part the result of Civil War veterans inviting freed slaves to return home with them.
The Loon Lake Mountain Fire Observation Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. |
Franklin, Franklin County, New York | Geography | Geography
Franklin is the third-largest town in Franklin County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 3.08%, is water. The Saranac River, a tributary of Lake Champlain, flows through the southeastern corner of the town.
Franklin is in the Adirondack Park. The eastern town line is the border of Clinton County, and the southern town boundary is the border of Essex County.
New York State Route 3 runs diagonally from southwest to northeast across Franklin. Saranac Lake is to the southwest, and Plattsburgh is to the northeast. Malone, the Franklin County seat, is to the northwest via County Road 26 and NY Route 30. |
Franklin, Franklin County, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,197 people, 473 households, and 324 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 982 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.08% White, 0.50% African American, 1.34% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.
There were 473 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,598, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,000 versus $23,472 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,955. About 5.0% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over. |
Franklin, Franklin County, New York | Communities and locations in Franklin | Communities and locations in Franklin
Alder Brook – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town, southeast of Sugarbush.
Franklin Falls – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the town on County Road 48, previously known as "McLenathan Falls."
Forestdale – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the town, east of Franklin Falls.
Goldsmith – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town, located north of Sugarbush.
Hunters Home – A former location in the town in its northeastern corner.
Lake Kushaqua – A small lake near the state campground at Buck Pond.
Loon Lake – A lake in the central part of the town by County Road 26.
Loon Lake – A hamlet on the eastern side of Loon Lake, located on County Road 26.
Merrillsville – A hamlet near the center of the Town of Franklin, southeast of Loon Lake on County Road 26. The Merrillsville Cure Cottage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
Molasses Corners – A location on the northern side of Loon Lake on County Road 26.
Onchiota – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town on County Road 60.
Rainbow Lake – A lake and hamlet partly in the western side of the town.
Sugarbush – A hamlet on NY-3 near the eastern town line.
Two Brooks – A hamlet near the eastern town line, north of Sugarbush.
Union Falls – A hamlet at the eastern town line, mostly in Clinton County.
Union Falls Pond – A lake north of Franklin Falls in the southeastern part of the town.
Vermontville – A hamlet and seat of the town government. It is located near the southern town boundary on NY-3. It was named for the many settlers who had migrated from Vermont.
White Fathers – A location southwest of Loon Lake, on Lake Kushaqua, now a ghost town. The name derives from the White Fathers of Africa, a Catholic missionary group. They bought the Stony Wold Sanitarium and in the late 1950s or early 1960s adapted it for use as a seminary to train priests. The Seminary was operated until the early 1970s, as was Camp Lavigerie during the summers. |
Franklin, Franklin County, New York | References | References |
Franklin, Franklin County, New York | External links | External links
Town of Franklin official website
Early Town of Franklin history
Category:Populated places established in 1827
Category:Towns in Franklin County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state)
Category:1827 establishments in New York (state) |
Franklin, Franklin County, New York | Table of Content | Use mdy dates, History, Geography, Demographics, Communities and locations in Franklin, References, External links |
Harrietstown, New York | Use mdy dates | Harrietstown is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The total population was 5,254 at the 2020 census,U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Report, Harrietstown, Franklin County, New York QuickFacts https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/harrietstowntownfranklincountynewyork In 2010 3,879 of the town's residents lived in the village of Saranac Lake on the eastern side of the town.
Harrietstown is in the southeastern corner of Franklin County and is south of the town of Brighton. |
Harrietstown, New York | History | History
The area around Saranac Lake was first settled circa 1819. Harrietstown was formed from the town of Duane in 1841. At the end of the 19th century, it became the location for sanatoria for the treatment of lung diseases, taking advantage of the clear mountain air.
By 1900, the area became a tourist area, assisted by the winter carnivals begun in 1898.
Ames Cottage, Baird Cottage, Camp Intermission, Church Street Historic District, Colbath Cottage, Cottage Row Historic District, Distin Cottage, Drury Cottage, Ellenberger Cottage, Feisthamel-Edelberg Cottage, Feustmann Cottage, E. L. Gray House, Hillside Lodge, Hooey Cottage, Hopkins Cottage, Jennings Cottage, Johnson Cottage, Leis Block, Leis Cottage, Magill Cottage, McBean Cottage, Morgan Cottage, Noyes Cottage, Radwell Cottage, Ryan Cottage, Sarbanes Cottage, Schrader-Griswold Cottage, Seeley Cottage, Sloan Cottage, Smith Cottage, Stonaker Cottage, and Walker Cottage are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Harrietstown, New York | Geography | Geography
Harrietstown is inside the Adirondack Park and is the largest town by area in Franklin County. According to the United States Census Bureau, it has a total area of , of which is land and , or 7.87%, is water.
The southern town line is the border of Hamilton County and Essex County. The eastern town boundary is also on the border of Essex County. The village of Saranac Lake is on the eastern border of the town, primarily in Harrietstown but extending east into the towns of St. Armand and North Elba in Essex County.
New York State Route 3 runs east–west through the town, while New York State Route 30 and New York State Route 86 traverse the town, running north–south. NY-3 and NY-30 join in the western part of the town. New York State Route 186 connects NY-3 to NY-86 in the northern part of the town.
All of Lower Saranac Lake, most of Middle Saranac Lake, and the southern end of Upper Saranac Lake occupy a band across the central part of the town. They are drained by the Saranac River, which flows east through Oseetah Lake, then north through the village of Saranac Lake before exiting the town to the northeast and draining to Lake Champlain. The Raquette River, which flows northwest to the St. Lawrence River near Massena, crosses the southwestern part of Harrietstown. |
Harrietstown, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,575 people, 2,544 households, and 1,340 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3,417 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.22% White, 0.52% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.
There were 2,544 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.3% were non-families. 39.1% 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 2.16 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $31,838, and the median income for a family was $45,505. Males had a median income of $32,833 versus $25,407 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,529. About 7.4% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over. |
Harrietstown, New York | Communities and locations in Harrietstown | Communities and locations in Harrietstown
thumb|Lower Saranac Lake
thumb|A lean-to at a campsite on Middle Saranac Lake
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) – An airport in the northeastern part of the town that services the Saranac Lake region
Axton Landing – A hamlet in the southern section of the town by the Raquette River and south of NY-30
Coreys – A location in the southern part of the town, north of Axton Landing
Eagle Island – A prominent island in Lower Saranac Lake
Fish Creek Ponds – A location on the western side of Upper Saranac Lake
Follensby Pond – A lake by the western town line
Harrietstown – A hamlet near the eastern town boundary on NY-86 and east of the airport
Lake Clear – A lake near the western town line
Lake Clear – A hamlet near the western town line on NY-30, south of the likewise-named lake
Lake Clear Junction – A hamlet east of Lake Clear on NY-30
Lake Colby – A hamlet north of Saranac Lake village on NY-86
McMasters Crossing – A hamlet south of Lake Clear on County Road 50
Lower Saranac Lake – A lake southwest of Saranac Lake village
Middle Saranac Lake – A lake in the southern part of the town, mostly within the town
Oseetah Lake – A lake on the eastern town line, south of Saranac Lake village
Saranac Lake – Part of the Village of Saranac Lake is at the eastern town line at the junction of NY-3 and NY-86
Upper St. Regis – A location on NY-30 by the northern town line
Upper Saranac Lake – The southern end of the lake is in the western part of the town
Wawbeek – A hamlet on NY-30 by the junction of County Road 45 at the western side of Upper Saranac Lake |
Harrietstown, New York | References | References |
Harrietstown, New York | External links | External links
Town of Harrietstown official website
Category:Towns in Franklin County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Moira, New York | Use mdy dates | Moira is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 2,934 at the 2010 census. Moira is located on the western border of Franklin County and is west of Malone. The town was named for the Earl of Moira. The correct pronunciation of Moira is moʊ-aɪ-rʌ (or moh-I-ruh). |
Moira, New York | History | History
Settlement began circa 1803. The town was formed in 1828 from the town of Dickinson. The Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain Railroad was founded in 1849 as the Northern Railroad, running from Ogdensburg through Moira to Rouses Point. In 1883, the Northern Adirondack Railroad was built from Moira south to St. Regis Falls, a major lumbering area. In 1885, the railroad was extended southwards to Santa Clara, and by 1890 it was extended further south, eventually reaching Tupper Lake. |
Moira, New York | Geography | Geography
thumb|left|U.S. Route 11 entering Moira
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.
U.S. Route 11 is an east-west highway across the town. US-11 intersects New York State Route 95, a north-south highway ending in the hamlet of Moira.
The western town line is the border of St. Lawrence County. |
Moira, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,857 people, 1,130 households, and 775 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,286 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.07% White, 0.49% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.
There were 1,130 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,393, and the median income for a family was $33,047. Males had a median income of $29,779 versus $19,866 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,270. About 14.5% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over. |
Moira, New York | Communities and locations in Moira | Communities and locations in Moira
thumb|left|Hamlet of Moira
Alburg – A hamlet at the southern town line on County Road 5.
Brushton – The Village of Brushton is east of Moira hamlet on US-11 at County Road 8. It was formerly known as "Brush's Mills."
Irish Corners – A hamlet on the southern town boundary on County Road 5, east of Alburg.
Moira – The hamlet of Moira at the junction of US-11 and NY-95. |
Moira, New York | References | References |
Moira, New York | External links | External links
Town of Moira
Early history of Moira
Category:Towns in Franklin County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Santa Clara, New York | Use mdy dates | Santa Clara is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 332 at the 2020 census, down from 345 at the 2010 census. The name was derived from the wife of an early town businessman, John Hurd.
The town is in the southwestern part of the county, southwest of the village of Malone and west of the village of Saranac Lake. The town is within the Adirondack Park. It includes the 58 ponds of the Saint Regis Canoe Area, presently the only Canoe Wilderness Area in the park, as well as most of Upper Saranac Lake. |
Santa Clara, New York | History | History
The town of Santa Clara was formed from part of the town of Brandon in 1888. An addition from Brandon was added to Santa Clara in 1896.
William Rockefeller began buying property in the town around 1896 in order to establish an estate, used by members of his family during the summer.
The St. Regis Mountain Fire Observation Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. |
Santa Clara, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 9.02%, is water.
Santa Clara is the second largest town in the county. The southern part of the town is dominated by numerous lakes.
New York State Route 458 is a north–south highway in Santa Clara. New York State Route 30 crosses the southern section of the town.
The St. Regis River, a northward-flowing tributary of the St. Lawrence River, flows out the western town line. |
Santa Clara, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 395 people, 155 households, and 119 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 953 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 96.20% White, 0.25% African American, 1.77% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.76% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races.
There were 155 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $24,688 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,683. About 8.3% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. |
Santa Clara, New York | Communities and locations in Santa Clara | Communities and locations in Santa Clara
thumb|View from Long Pond Mountain of waters of the St. Regis Canoe Area (with the High Peaks in the background)
Bay Pond – A hamlet in the south-central part of the town. It was a former Rockefeller summer home.
Brandon – A former community, located north of Bay Pond. It became part of the Rockefeller estate and its buildings were removed.
Derrick – A hamlet west of Saranac Inn.
Everton – A former community, abandoned after the forests had been stripped.
Floodwood – A hamlet west of Saranac Inn near the western town line.
Kildare – A hamlet west of Saranac Inn near the western town boundary.
Madawaska – A hamlet near the eastern town line.
Madawaska Pond – A lake near the center of the town.
Middle Saranac Lake – Part of the lake is in the southeastern corner of the town.
Meno – A location northeast of Madawaska.
The Saint Regis Canoe Area – A wilderness area with 58 ponds (no motorized vehicles are allowed).
Santa Clara – the hamlet of Santa Clara is near the western town line in the northern part of the town on NY-458.
Saranac Inn (also "Upper Saranac") – A hamlet in the southern part of the town.
Saranac Inn Station – A location east of Saranac Inn.
Spring Cove – A hamlet near the western town boundary, south of Santa Clara village.
Upper Saranac Lake – Most of the lake is in the southern part of the town.
Weller Pond – A large pond in the southern part of the town. |
Santa Clara, New York | References | References |
Santa Clara, New York | External links | External links
Town of Santa Clara, NY
Early Santa Clara history
Category:Towns in Franklin County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Waverly, Franklin County, New York | Use mdy dates | Waverly is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,022 at the 2010 census. The town is on the western border of the county, southwest of Malone. |
Waverly, Franklin County, New York | History | History
The town of Waverly was formed in 1880 from part of the town of Dickinson. Half its area was lost to the town of Altamont (the present-day town of Tupper Lake) in 1890. The St. Regis Falls area was a major lumber producer, and the Northern Adirondack Railroad was built from Moira, connecting the area to the Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain Railroad.
The Azure Mountain Fire Observation Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. |
Waverly, Franklin County, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.02%, is water.
The western town line is the border of St. Lawrence County. The town is within the Adirondack Park. The St. Regis River flows through the northern part of the town, past the hamlet of St. Regis Falls, the largest settlement in the town.
New York State Route 458 is an east–west highway through the northern section of the town. |
Waverly, Franklin County, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,118 people, 449 households, and 294 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 854 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 99.19% White, 0.27% Native American, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.
There were 449 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% 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 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,591, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,023. About 12.2% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 21.6% of those age 65 or over. |
Waverly, Franklin County, New York | Communities and locations in Waverly | Communities and locations in Waverly
St. Regis Falls — A hamlet on the Saint Regis River.
Dexter Lake
thumb|none|220px|St. Regis River at St. Regis Falls thumb|none|250px|Azure Mountain, Waverly |
Waverly, Franklin County, New York | References | References |
Waverly, Franklin County, New York | External links | External links
Early Waverly history
Category:Towns in Franklin County, New York
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Westville, New York | Use mdy dates | Westville is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 1,819. Westville is on the northern border of the county, northwest of Malone. |
Westville, New York | History | History
thumb|left|Westville Fire department
The area was first settled circa 1800. The town of Westville was formed from the town of Constable in 1829. The community has always been chiefly a farming community, with rich clay soils in the north and sandy soils in the southern part of the town. The Salmon River meanders through the township and was important to its early industry and its agriculture. In the 19th century, Westville was largely settled by Scottish and English people who had migrated from Vermont and other parts of New England. The only churches in the community were Protestant, the Presbyterian Church at Westville Corners and Methodist-Episcopal at Westville Center.
Around the time of the Civil War, there was an influx of French Canadians into northern New York, and some took up farming in the community. In the 19th century and early 20th century, there were several small industries in the community, a gristmill, a butter factory, a starch factory, and several sawmills. Most of these industries were located on the Salmon River. Over time, the industries disappeared and left only farming as the stable economic activity, as it is today. |
Westville, New York | Geography | Geography
The north town line is the international border with Canada (province of Quebec). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which , or 0.04%, is water.
New York State Route 37 intersects New York State Route 122 at Westville Center.
The Salmon River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River, flows northward through the town. |
Westville, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,823 people, 671 households, and 503 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 766 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 96.98% White, 0.66% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 671 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,452, and the median income for a family was $36,964. Males had a median income of $28,167 versus $20,291 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,809. About 9.4% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. |
Westville, New York | Communities and locations in Westville | Communities and locations in Westville
thumb|left|Sign for Westville Center on NY 37
Westville – A hamlet in the northern part of the town on NY-37 at County Road 20. It was formerly called "West Constable" and "Westyville."
Westville Center – A hamlet at the junction of NY-37, NY-122, and County Road 19, south of Westville. |
Westville, New York | References | References |
Westville, New York | External links | External links
Town of Westville official website
Early history of Westville
Read or Listen to the Oral History of Westville
Westville Historical Organization
Category:Towns in Franklin County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Caroga, New York | Use mdy dates | Caroga is a town in Fulton County, New York, United States. The population was 1,205 at the 2010 census. The town was named after a local creek.
Caroga is in the northern part of the county, northwest of Gloversville and Johnstown. |
Caroga, New York | History | History
The town was first settled circa 1783.
The town was created in 1842 from parts of the towns of Bleecker, Johnstown, and Stratford.
The name of the town is an altered spelling of Garoga [Creek], which flows south from the town towards the Mohawk River.
The industry of the early town was based on lumber and tanning. By 1890, the population was 624. |
Caroga, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 6.73%, is water.
Caroga is inside the Adirondack Park. The northern town line is the border of Hamilton County.
New York State Route 10 is a north–south highway in Caroga. It leads north to Piseco Lake in the town of Arietta and south to Canajoharie on the Mohawk River. New York State Route 29A is an east–west highway intersecting NY-10 near Pine Lake and then running southward as a conjoined highway to Caroga Lake. NY 29A leads southeast to Gloversville and west to Salisbury. New York State Route 10A branches off NY-10 to the southeast near Bradtville, providing a route to Johnstown, the Fulton County seat. |
Caroga, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,407 people, 588 households, and 392 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,794 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.86% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.
There were 588 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,911, and the median income for a family was $36,852. Males had a median income of $26,452 versus $22,067 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,048. About 6.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over. |
Caroga, New York | Communities and locations in Caroga | Communities and locations in Caroga
Bradtville – A location near the southern town line on NY-10.
Camelhump – A mountain located east of Kane Mountain.
Canada Lake – A hamlet north of the water body of the same name.
Canada Lake – A lake located south of the community of Canada Lake and north of Caroga Lake, near the center of the town.
Caroga Creek – A stream flowing southward through the town.
Caroga Lake – A hamlet between East Caroga Lake and West Caroga Lake on NY-10.
East Caroga Lake – A lake in the south-central part of the town, linked to West Caroga Lake.
Glasgow Mills – A hamlet in the southwestern section of the town.
Green Lake – A lake located by the hamlet of Canada Lake.
Kane Mountain – A mountain located north of the hamlet of Canada Lake.
Lily Lake – A lake located southwest of Canada Lake.
Newkirk (formerly "Newkirks Mills") – A hamlet southwest of Caroga Lake hamlet on NY-10. It was once the principal settlement in the town.
Nine Corner Lake – A lake located northwest of Canada Lake.
North Bush – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 137, and was the location of the first school in the town.
Pine Lake – A lake north of Canada Lake and east of NY-10.
Pine Mountain – A mountain located east of Pine Lake.
Royal Mountain – A skiing area near the southern town line.
Sheeley Mountain – A mountain located east of Kane Mountain.
Stewart Lake – A lake located north of Wheelerville.
Stoner Lakes – Three linked lakes by the northern town line.
West Caroga Lake – A lake in the south-central part of the town linked to East Caroga Lake.
West Lake – A lake located west of the hamlet of Canada Lake. It is connected to Canada Lake.
Wheelerville – A hamlet north of Caroga Lake hamlet on NY-10. |
Caroga, New York | References | References |
Caroga, New York | External links | External links
Town of Caroga official website
Town of Caroga information
Caroga history
Caroga cultural items
Category:Towns in Fulton County, New York
Category:Towns in New York (state) |
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Ephratah, New York | Use mdy dates | Ephratah is a town in Fulton County, New York, United States. The population was 1,682 at the 2010 census. It is named after Ephrath, a biblical town in what is now Israel.
The town of Ephratah is in the southwestern part of the county and is west of Gloversville and Johnstown. |
Ephratah, New York | History | History
The region was first settled circa 1720. The Stone Arabia patent, granted in 1723, comprised much of the southern part of Ephratah.
The town name, suggested by earlier inhabitant Anthony Beck, suggests abundance in bearing fruit, in his prophecy of a great city to be built there in the future.
The town was formed in 1827 from the town of Palatine in Montgomery County, before the creation of Fulton County. On the formation of Fulton County in 1838, part of Ephratah was returned to Palatine. |
Ephratah, New York | Notable people | Notable people
John Dwight Bullock, Wisconsin State Assemblyman, was born in the town.
Sir William Johnson, colonial official, owned a large tract in the town. |
Ephratah, New York | Geography | Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.70%, is water.
The southern town line is the border of Montgomery County. The northern part of Ephratah is in the Adirondack Park.
New York State Route 10 is a north-south highway that intersects New York State Route 67, an east-west highway in the southern part of the town, at Ephratah village. Route 10 leads north to Piseco Lake in the Adirondacks and south to Canajoharie on the Mohawk River. Route 67 leads east to Johnstown and west to St. Johnsville on the Mohawk. New York State Route 29 is an east-west highway through the middle of the town; it leads east to Johnstown and west to Dolgeville. |
Ephratah, New York | Demographics | Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,693 people, 625 households, and 473 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 720 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 99.00% White, 0.35% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.
There were 625 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,810, and the median income for a family was $36,324. Males had a median income of $28,566 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,656. About 10.4% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over. |
Ephratah, New York | Communities and locations in Ephratah | Communities and locations in Ephratah
Dempster Corners – A location in the northwestern part of Ephratah on County Road 119.
Ephratah – The hamlet of Ephratah was founded and is on NY-10 by Garoga Creek.
Fical Corners – A location in the western part of the town, north of Lassellville on County Road 119.
Garoga – A hamlet in the northern section of the town adjacent to Garoga Creek and on NY-29.
Garoga Creek – A stream running southward through the town from the town of Caroga, north of Ephratah. The creek is a tributary of the Mohawk River.
Lassellsville – A location in the western part of the town on NY-29.
Rockwood – A location in the northeastern part of the town on Garoga Creek and NY-10. It was called "Pleasant Valley" after being settled around 1800.
Scotchbush – A hamlet in the western part of the town, northeast of Lassellville.
Spook Hill – An elevation by Ephratah village where Beck claims to have seen a great city in the future where the current village existed.
St. Johnsville Reservoir – A small reservoir east of Scotchbush. |
Ephratah, New York | References | References |
Ephratah, New York | External links | External links
Town of Ephratah official website
Ephratah history
Category:1827 establishments in New York (state)
Category:Populated places established in 1827
Category:Towns in Fulton County, New York
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