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West Nyack, New York

West Nyack is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York, United States. It is located north of Blauvelt, east of Nanuet, southwest of Valley Cottage, southeast of Bardonia, and west of Central Nyack. It is approximately 18 mi north of New York City. The population was 3,439 at the 2010 census.

History
The hamlet was originally known as Clarksville and subsequently MontMoor. It was subsequently merged with the small village located adjacent to the West Shore Railroad station where the Nyack Water Works were also located and became known as West Nyack in 1891.

The original families' names live on in other locations of the current town: DeClarkes, Demarests, Lydeckers Oblenis, Tallmans and Vanderbilts.

Geography
West Nyack is located at 41.09111°N, -73.96889°W (41.091096, -73.968785).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,282 people, 1,107 households, and 892 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,125.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,132 housing units at an average density of 388.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.03% White, 1.98% African American, 0.03% Native American, 7.59% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.58% of the population.

There were 1,107 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $98,931, and the median income for a family was $106,576. Males had a median income of $67,326 versus $41,518 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $40,178. About 1.0% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Strawtown Elementary School became a Blue Ribbon Award winner in 2007. This is the second school in Rockland County to win this award.
 * West Nyack Elementary School is located in West Nyack.
 * Clarkstown High School South is located in West Nyack.
 * Felix Festa Middle School is also located in West Nyack.

Transportation
West Nyack is located along the New York State Thruway, at the Exit 12 interchange. Other major thoroughfares in West Nyack are New York State Route 303 and New York State Route 59. The Palisades Interstate Parkway is located at the western edge of the hamlet.

West Nyack is located along CSX Transportation's River Line, with 20 to 55 freight trains passing through the hamlet daily. Passenger service ended on the line in 1959.

Landmarks and places of interest

 * Palisades Center, one of the largest malls in the country, is located along Route 59, Route 303 and the New York State Thruway (I-87 and I-287), exit 12.
 * Clarkstown Reformed Church – 107 Strawtown Road – Site of the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of New Hempstead (name in reference to many who moved here from Hempstead. L.I.). Built 1750–51, replaced 1871 by present Clarkstown Reformed Church, 107 Strawtown Road. Note gravestones inscribed in Dutch and those bearing names of 40 veterans of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 and of the Hill family, which produced three generations of artists and a renowned scientist.
 * DeClark-Polhemus Mill – Remnants still exist on the southwest corner of Strawtown and Germonds roads, West Nyack. The last witchcraft trial in New York State supposedly took place at this gristmill in 1816. Jane (Naut) Kannif, a widow of a Scottish physician, was knowledgeable about herb medicines and was accused of practicing witchcraft. At the mill, Naut was weighed against a large brass-bound Dutch Bible on the large flour balance. Jane outweighed the Bible, was judged innocent and set free. The mill operated into the 20th century to grind flour. The hub of the water wheel still exists as does the dam and mill pond. Historical Marker on site.
 * Mount Moor Cemetery – Mount Moor Cemetery sits in the shadow of the Palisades Center Mall, just north of Route 59. This well-kept cemetery is maintained by the Mount Moor Cemetery Association of 1 Milford Lane, Suffern. Although several stones appear to have been professionally restored, many are too badly worn to read. There are also many field stones often used as burial markers with no inscriptions as well as a plain wooden cross. One of the graves at Mount Moor is that of Lafayette Logan, a Buffalo Soldier who fought in the American Civil War with the legendary black 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the unit made famous in the motion picture Glory About six others members of the Buffalo Soldiers are buried here. (NRHP)
 * Rockland Center for the Arts – Founded by Maxwell Anderson and others in 1947. Programs include a School for the Arts, exhibitions, a performing arts series and a Summer Arts Day Camp. The Center provides opportunities for artists to exhibit, perform, create and teach.
 * Terneur-Hutton House – 160 Sickelton Road, National Register of Historic Places. (NRHP)

Historical markers

 * Clarksville – West Nyack and Sickletown Rds.
 * Clarksville Inn – 1 Strawtown Road. The inn was built by Thomas Warner in 1840 as a hotel, and the buildings were restored in 1957. As of 2020, the Inn operated as a restaurant.
 * Colonial Clarkstown – 135 Strawtown Road
 * Old Clarkstown Reformed Church Cemetery – 254 Germonds Road, where services have been held since 1740 in the adjacent Pye's Corner.
 * Site of First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of New Hempstead – 254 Germonds Road
 * Nyack Turnpike – West Nyack Road and West Nyack Way
 * The Old Parsonage – 106 Strawtown Road
 * Van Houten Fields – In 1937 Ralph Borsodi organized a group for the purchase of a 106-acre Dutch farm divided into leased acreage plots, becoming the largest self-administered, back-to-the-land community in Rockland County.
 * Washington's Encampment – 134 Strawtown Road, part of the original DeClark Farm fromo which Clarkstown gets its name
 * West Nyack's Last Horse Trough, West Nyack Free Library] – 65 Strawtown Road

Solar field
Clarkstown built New York's first solar field atop a capped landfill in 2014. It was slated to generate 3 million kilowatt-hours – enough power to supply about 200 homes, one-third of the electric needs of the Town of Clarkstown government and there are ongoing discussions about expanding it.

Notable people

 * Adam Chanler-Berat, actor (Peter and the Starcatcher, Next to Normal)
 * Jake T. Austin, actor (Wizards of Waverly Place)
 * John Flaherty (born 1967), retired Major League Baseball player and current YES Network broadcaster
 * John William Hill (1812–1879), British-born American artist. He was the son of John Hill who resided in West Nyack and was known as "Master of the Aquatint".
 * George William Hill (1838–1914), mathematician and astronomer, student of lunar motion
 * Morris Kantor (1896–1974), Russian-born American painter
 * Charles Wright Mills (1916, Waco, Texas – 1962, West Nyack, New York), sociologist
 * Michael Park (born 1968), Emmy Award-winning actor
 * Arthur S. Tompkins (1865-1938), U.S. Representative from New York and a justice of the New York Supreme Court

 * Timothy Yang (born 2007) Broadway child ator 2015 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical King and I
 * Jason Vosler (born 1993), baseball third baseman

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Ballston, New York

Ballston is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 11,831 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from an early settler, Eliphalet Ball, a Presbyterian minister who relocated there from Westchester County, New York in 1770. The town is in the southern part of the county, and is north of Schenectady.

History
The region was first settled around 1763. In 1775, the area became a District in Albany County.

In 1780, Loyalist raiders attacked the northern part of the town and took several prisoners of war to Canada. The area was originally called "Ball's Town" and "Ballton." The town was formed in 1785 while still in Albany County. The original owners of the town were the Mcdonald brothers. Rev. Eliphalet Ball from Bedford, New York bought the area of land from them and called it Ball's Town. Ball also paid the brothers 1 barrel of rum for the right to name the town after himself. Over time the name was shortened to Ballston.

Early settlers in this area feared attacks from Mohawks, who already inhabited the region and who resented the establishment of European buildings on their sacred grounds. One of Ballston's historic sites is Indian Rock, a large boulder where Mohawk tribesmen reputedly took white captives (children, in some cases) to torture and kill them.

Ballston Lake, a narrow, 3.7 mi-long lake with an unknown maximum depth in the south of the region, was called "Shanantaha" or "Sha-nen-da-ho-ra" by natives. It was known to early white settlers as Long Lake. The lake was part of the Mohawk River during the glacial age and archeological digs have unearthed artifacts indicating settlement around the lake as early as 3,500 BCE.

For a long time the depth of Ballston Lake was not determined, due to the multiple caves that prevented divers from going to the bottom. There has been an artifact found that is dated 2000 B.C.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.0 sqmi, of which 29.6 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi  (1.33%) is water.

Ballston is bordered by the Town of Charlton to the west, Milton on the north, Malta on the east, and Clifton Park and a small portion of the Town of Glenville in Schenectady County on the south.

New York State Route 50 (Saratoga Road) is a north-south highway. New York State Route 67 is an east-west highway in the northeastern part of Ballston.

Politics
Ballston's supervisor is Eric Connolly (R).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,729 people, 3,243 households, and 2,425 families residing in the town. The population density was 294.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,388 housing units at an average density of 114.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.49% White, 0.52% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 3,243 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $54,845, and the median income for a family was $61,709. Males had a median income of $44,365 versus $30,918 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,206. About 3.1% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

As of the 2010 census there were 9,776 people. The racial makeup of the town was 96.1% White, 1.1% African-American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian. 1.9% were Hispanic or Latino.

Communities and locations in the town of Ballston

 * Ballston Center – a hamlet south of Ballston Spa on NY-50.
 * Ballston Creek – the outlet of Ballston Lake, flowing past East Hills.
 * Ballston Five Corners – an historic location south of Ballston Spa.
 * Ballston Spa – the smaller, southern part of the village of Ballston Spa.
 * Burnt Hills – a hamlet at the southwestern end of Ballston Lake on NY-50.
 * Ballston Lake – a long, narrow lake in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Ballston Lake – a hamlet at the southern end of the lake, partly in Ballston.
 * East Hills – a hamlet on the eastern town line on NY-67.
 * Garrison Manor – a location in the southern part of the town, west of Burnt Hills.

Transportation
Interstate 87 and US Route 9 run north-south along the eastern edge of the town. NY Route 50 runs north-south through the town. NY Route 67 runs east-west through the town.

The Delaware and Hudson Railroad ran local passenger trains from Albany through Ballston Spa to Rouses Point (the last stop before the international border with Canada), in coordination with New York Central trains coming from Grand Central Terminal. The last local service to Rouses Point was between spring 1960 and spring 1961. The last local train making a stop in Ballston Spa was a local train terminating at Saratoga Springs, ending at some point between 1962 and 1963.

The Zim Smith Trail, a bicycle rail trail, runs from Ballston Spa southeast, through Round Lake, concluding at the western edge of Mechanicville. D&H trains used to take this path, for the route to Mechanicville.

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Ballston Spa, New York

Ballston Spa is a village and the county seat of Saratoga County, New York, United States, located southwest of Saratoga Springs. It is part of the Capital Region. The population of the village, named after Rev. Eliphalet Ball, a Congregationalist clergyman and an early settler, was 5,111 at the 2020 census. Ballston Spa lies on the border of two towns, situated partly in the Town of Ballston and partly in the Town of Milton. The Ballston Spa School District encompassing most of the combined towns of Milton, Malta, and Ballston is often referred to locally as ‘Ballston Spa’ with the village proper being referred to as ‘The Village’ or 'Town'.

History
The village was first settled in 1771. In 1787 Benajah Douglas, grandfather of 1860 presidential candidate Stephen A. Douglas, built the first tavern and hotel at Ballston Spa. It was located near the natural spring.

In 1803, Ballston Spa's Sans Souci Hotel, at the time the largest hotel in the United States, was built by Nicholas Low. Presidents, senators and governors stayed there, as well as many wealthy private citizens. Ballston Spa was incorporated as a village in 1807.

At different times, the village was served by four railroads: the Delaware and Hudson Railway, the Ballston Terminal Railroad, the Schenectady Railway Company, and the Hudson Valley Railway.

The village was famous for its mineral water spring used for healing in sanatoria, including the Hawthorne and Lithia springs.

The effervescent water, tonic, and cathartic from this city is also known as Ballston Spa. The liquid contains common salt and carbonates of magnesium and calcium.

Movies, Music and Books
Portions of the novel The Last of the Mohicans were written by James Fenimore Cooper in the present day Brookside Museum and inspired by the local landscape.

Buster Red, a Depression era folk singer, wrote in his song "When I Go Out" details about his trip through Pennsylvania and New York. According to the song it was in Ballston Spa that he was ultimately found out for some crime or deception, before moving on to Saratoga.

The village was the model for the village of North Bath, NY, the setting for the 1993 best-selling novel and 1994 movie, Nobody's Fool. The book's author, Richard Russo, is a native of nearby Gloversville. It was also the location of the fictional "Elspeth Hatch" murder trial defended by Clarence Darrow set in 1897 in the book titled The Angel of Darkness by author Caleb Carr.

Several scenes in Sydney Pollack's 1973 film The Way We Were were filmed on Ballston Spa's Front Street. Scenes from The Horse Whisperer (1998) were also filmed in the village.

Since 2008 Ballston Spa has been home to the Ballston Spa Film Festival of short films from around the globe.

Ballston Spa was also mentioned in the 1963 novel The Tulip Tree by Howard Rigsby.

Museums
Ballston Spa is home to the National Bottle Museum. It is also home to Brookside Museum, Saratoga County Historical Society.

The Brookside Museum, United States Post Office, Union Mill Complex, and Verbeck House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Industry
In 1838 the Ballston Spa National Bank, one of the oldest still functioning American banks was founded. As of 2022, the Bank has 13 branches.

George West (known as the "Paper Bag King") developed a line of square-bottomed paper bags which he manufactured by the millions after the American Civil War, and at one time owned almost a dozen paper mills located along the Kayaderosseras Creek. The village was also home to the Ballston Knitting Company from 1918 to 1994.

As the county seat of Saratoga County, county offices, courts, law enforcement, and the jail are major employers.

Government
Recent mayors of Ballston Spa:
 * Frank Rossi, II (Jr.) (2022–present)
 * Christine Fitzpatrick (2021–2022)
 * Larry Woolbright (2019–2021)
 * John Romano (1995–2019)
 * James Capasso Jr. (1991–95)
 * Bert Grandin (1983–91)
 * James Capasso Sr. (1971–83)

Notable people

 * Stephen Steele Barlow, Attorney General of Wisconsin.
 * Scott Cherry, former North Carolina Tar Heels player, High Point Panthers coach
 * Dick Doheny, racing driver
 * Abner Doubleday, American Civil War hero and supposed inventor of baseball was born in Ballston Spa. The house he was born in is designated as a New York State landmark.DoubledayBirthplace.jpg
 * General James Gordon, a veteran of the American Revolution, lived in Ballston Spa. Gordon Creek is named after him.
 * Trevor Marsicano, Olympic short-course speedskater, winning a silver medal in the Team Pursuit at the 2010 Games.
 * Ed Pompa, racing driver
 * Frances Shimer (1826–1901), founder and first president of Shimer College.
 * Ebby Thacher, Bill Wilson's (co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous) sponsor.
 * Ira Thomas (1881–1958), Major League Baseball player was born in Ballston Spa
 * Stephen Trombley, Emmy Award-winning film maker, author and musician, is a 1972 graduate of Ballston Spa High School.
 * Todd Waring, television and movie actor, 1973 graduate of Ballston Spa High School.
 * George West acquired ten paper mills situated along the Kayaderosseras Creek from 1862 to 1899 and became the largest manila paper manufacturer in the world. Also was a member of the New York State Assembly and the United States Congress.

Geography
Ballston Spa is located at 43.00722°N, -73.85111°W (43.007185, -73.851168).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 sqmi, of which 1.6 sqmi is land and 0.62% is water.

New York State Route 50 (Milton Avenue), a north-south highway, passes through the village and intersects New York State Route 67 (West High Street). County Road 63 (Malta Avenue) leaves the village to the east, connecting it to U.S. Route 9 and Interstate 87 (The Northway).

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 5,111 people, 2,291 households in the village. The population density was 3,464.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,398 housing units at an average density of 1,495.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.33% White, 1.17% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.

There were 2,267 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,173, and the median income for a family was $49,387. Males had a median income of $36,929 versus $27,281 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,237. About 7.4% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Public schools
Before the 2008-2009 school year, the arrangement of public schools was as follows:
 * Milton Terrace South (closed summer 2013 also known as Gordon Creek Elementary School)
 * Milton Terrace Elementary School
 * Wood Road Elementary School
 * Malta Avenue Elementary School (Ballston Spa High School, 1900–1957)
 * Ballston Spa Middle School (Ballston Spa High School, 1957–1998)
 * Ballston Spa High School
 * Gordon Creek Elementary School (Opened 2013)
 * Milton Terrace Primary School
 * Wood Road Intermediate School
 * Malta Avenue Intermediate School
 * Ballston Spa Middle School
 * Ballston Spa High School

Non-public schools

 * St. Mary's is a Catholic school located in Ballston Spa, providing students with a Catholic education from preschool through 5th grade.
 * Spa Christian School is a small, private, non-denominational Christian school for children Pre-K to 6th grade.
 * The Church Mouse is a Christian preschool and pre-K.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ballston Spa has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Charlton, New York

Charlton is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 4,328 at the 2020 census. The town is named after a notable physician.

The Town of Charlton is located in the southwestern part of the county and is north of Schenectady. The town is home to the Charlton Historic District, which is home to many historic buildings.

History
The region was first settled circa 1680 by travelers from the small village of Charlton, located in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. The town was formed in 1792 from the Town of Ballston, immediately after Saratoga County was established. The town was previously known as "Freehold" due to the number of settlers from New Jersey.

Notable people

 * John W. Taylor, Congressman, Speaker of the House.
 * A. B. Earle, pastor, evangelist, author

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.8 sqmi, of which 32.8 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.06%) is water.

The southern town line is the border of Schenectady County, and the western town boundary is the border of Montgomery County.

New York State Route 67 (Amsterdam Road) is an east-west highway which intersects New York State Route 147, a north-south highway, north of West Charlton.

The town borders Galway to the North, Ballston to the east, Glenville to the south, and Amsterdam to the west.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,954 people, 1,429 households, and 1,204 families residing in the town. The population density was 120.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,464 housing units at an average density of 44.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.46% White, 0.28% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 2,429 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.7% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $102,059, and the per capita income was $46,884. About 4.4% of persons were below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Charlton

 * Blue Corners – A hamlet.
 * Charlton – A hamlet south of the town center on County Roads 51 and 52. The Charlton Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
 * Harmony Corners – A hamlet in the northeastern corner of the town on NY-67.
 * Holbrook Corners – A hamlet near the northern town line, located on NY-67.
 * Komar Park – A hamlet near the southeastern part of Charlton..
 * Tucker Heights – A hamlet by the southern town line.
 * West Charlton – A hamlet northwest of Charlton, located on NY-147. The West Charlton United Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
 * Wheeler Estates – A location in the southeastern section of Charlton.

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Clifton Park, New York

Clifton Park is a suburban town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It is the largest municipality in the county, with a 2020 population of 38,029, according to the 2020 census. The name is derived from an early land patent. The town is in the southern part of Saratoga County, approximately 12 mi north of Albany, 7 mi northeast of Schenectady, and 10 mi south of Saratoga Springs.

History
The Indigenous Mohawks and Mohicans referred to the area as Canastigione, meaning corn flats. The first settlements in what is now Clifton Park were established in the 17th century. The town or area was named in 1707 by Nanning Harmansen. At that time, Nanning Harmansen sent letters to Lord Cornbury requesting letters of Patent for Land he bought from the Indigenous Americans. He also stated in this correspondence that he wanted the patent to be known by "Your name of Cliftons Park", and the patent was named the Clifton Park Patent. The Iroqouis name for the Clifton Park Patent was Shenendehowa (meaning "Great Plains") which is where the school district gets its name.

The area along the Mohawk River was popular for ferries across the waterbed, with Eldert Vischer opening the crossing known as Vischer Ferry in 1783. To the northwest, Edward Rexford established Rexford Flats, a small community on the riverbank at the northern end of what became NY 146B.

In 1828, the town of Clifton Park was created as "Clifton" from the town of Halfmoon, but was renamed Clifton Park a year later. It was the last town created in Saratoga County. The town originally consisted of farmland with a small village of homes, churches and businesses on what is now U.S. Route 9, but saw a large demographic change when Interstate 87 was built through the town in 1961.

The Grooms Tavern Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The Mohawk Valley Grange Hall was added in 2012.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.2 sqmi, of which 48.6 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi (3.29%) is water.

The town's southern boundary is defined by the Mohawk River and is the border between Saratoga County and Schenectady and Albany counties.

Interstate 87 (the "Adirondack Northway") and U.S. Route 9 pass through the eastern part of the town. New York State Route 146 is an east–west highway through most of the center of Clifton Park until it takes a 90 degree turn southward, passing east of the hamlet of Rexford and then crossing the Rexford bridge into the Town of Niskayuna in Schenectady County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2008, there were over 37,707 people, 13,782 households, and 10,077 families residing in the town. There were 14,262 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 92.2% White, 2.0% African American, 0.02% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races.

There were 13,782 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 27% under the age of 20, 5.5% from 20 to 24, 15.9% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.2 years. For 18 and older, there were 49.2% males and 50.8% females.

The median income for a household in the town was $82,850, and the median income for a family was $98,275. Males had a median income of $68,417 versus $46,948 for females. The per capita income for the town was $37,405. About 1.4% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
There are many opportunities for youth involvement in typical sports teams such as football, baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, wrestling and hockey. Adults may participate as well. Every year Clifton Park Soccer Club hosts an international tournament called the Rose and Kiernan/Clifton Park Soccer International Soccer Classic.

Clifton Park also periodically hosts the Babe Ruth World Series for boys baseball. There are also other annual events, such as Winterfest.

Clifton Common which is located on Vischer Ferry Rd. is a central hub for recreation which features baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, outdoor basketball courts, two NHL-size ice rinks, playgrounds, and an outdoor stage for performing arts.

The Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve, a 740-acre site in southern Clifton Park adjacent to the Mohawk River, features a network of walking trails alongside an original section of the Erie Canal and towpath.

Schools
The public school district covering most (the eastern two-thirds) of Clifton Park is the Shenendehowa Central School District, located on NY Route 146. In addition, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District and the Niskayuna Central School District cover the northwest and southwest corners of Clifton Park respectively.

The main campus of Shenendehowa Central Schools covers about 232 acre of property along the south side of NY Route 146. With a student body of over 9,800 students in eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools, Shenendehowa Central Schools is one of the largest school districts in New York State. Shenendehowa Central Schools' achievements include twenty-two New York State Championship titles for their Men's Soccer team as well as two National Championships. Their Cross Country team has won six NYS Federation Men's Cross Country Championships.

Shenendehowa schools:

Elementary schools: Karigon and Orenda (connected), Tesago and Skano (connected), Okte, Chango, Arongen, and the newest addition, Shatekon

Middle schools (all connected): Gowana, Acadia, Koda

High schools: High School West (9th grade only) and High School East (10-12 grades only)

Although there are two different high schools, they are allowed to participate in the same clubs and events (with few exceptions, such as dances and activities during school hours.)

Communities and locations in Clifton Park

 * Ballston Lake – A town in the northwestern part of Clifton Park, located at the south end of a lake named Ballston Lake.
 * Clifton Gardens – A neighborhood and census-designated place in the eastern part of the town.
 * Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek – A neighborhood and census-designated place southeast of the center of town.
 * Clifton Park Center – A hamlet in the vicinity of town hall. The Clifton Park Center Baptist Church and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
 * Colonie Reservoir – A reservoir in the southern section of the town.
 * Country Knolls – A hamlet and census-designated place on the town's northern border, near Round Lake.
 * Elnora – A hamlet north of Clifton Park Center hamlet on NY 146A. The Smith's Grain and Feed Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
 * Flagler Corners – A hamlet east of Clifton Park Center.
 * Grooms Corners – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town on County Road 91. The Grooms Tavern Complex and Mohawk Valley Grange Hall are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 * Jonesville – A hamlet north of Elnora on County Road 82.
 * Rexford – A hamlet near the western town line and the Mohawk River.
 * Round Lake – A lake, the southern part of which is in the northeastern corner of the town.
 * Ushers – A location south of Round Lake on the Clifton Park-Halfmoon border.
 * Vischer Ferry – A hamlet on County Road 92, located near the Mohawk River in the southern section of Clifton Park.

Notable people

 * Emma Lee Benedict (1857-1937), editor, educator, author
 * Kevin Huerter, NBA Player.
 * Keith Raniere, cult leader.

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Country Knolls, New York

Country Knolls is a census-designated place (CDP) in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 5,349 at the 2020 census.

History
The Country Knolls CDP is part of the "Country Knolls Estates" housing development. The area is sometimes also referred to as "Country Knolls North" or as the "original" Country Knolls to clarify it from a similar housing development called "Country Knolls South" that was built later a few miles south of Country Knolls. The census-designated place Country Knolls is within and is smaller than the larger Country Knolls Estates. Country Knolls (North), Country Knolls South, Country Knolls West, and the earlier Clifton Knolls were built by the local Clifton Park housing development company owned by Robert Van Patten.

The Country Knolls Civic Association has a description of the development and growth of the original Country Knolls from its initial homes built on Hillcrest Drive, Meridian Lane, Ridge Lane, and Manor Court in 1964, to the expansion of Country Knolls into the town of Malta, and the later addition of homes in 1988/89 on previously untouched land in the middle of Country Knolls in 1988 on the new Huntington Parkway. The housing development Country Knolls also includes adjacent homes in the "Longkill" and "Ashley" sections that are separated from the main development by Longkill Road and Ushers Road, respectively.

Geography
Country Knolls is located at 42.91444°N, -73.80972°W (42.914376, -73.809651). According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 1.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,155 people, 725 households, and 659 families residing in the community. The population density was 1,312.6 PD/sqmi. There were 736 housing units at an average density of 448.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.57% White, 0.65% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.90% Asian, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 725 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.3% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.1% were non-families. 8.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $86,290, and the median income for a family was $88,637. Males had a median income of $66,490 versus $40,156 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $33,027. About 0.9% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Day, New York

Day is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The town is in the northwestern part of the county and is northeast of Amsterdam. Its population in the 2020 Census was 819.

Day is located inside the Adirondack Park.

History
The town was first settled around 1797.

The town was formed in 1819 from parts of the Towns of Edinburg and Hadley. The original name of the town was "Concord." Part of the town was flooded in 1930 when the Conklingville dam created the Sacandaga Reservoir (now Great Sacandaga Lake). Some of the historic buildings were saved by moving them to higher ground, while others are now under the surface of the lake.

The David Rayfiel House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 69.6 sqmi, of which 64.3 sqmi is land and 5.2 sqmi  (7.53%) is water.

The town borders Great Sacandaga Lake. The northern town line is the county line with Warren County, and the western town boundary is the county line with Hamilton County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 920 people, 382 households, and 275 families residing in the town. The population density was 14.3 people per square mile (5.5/km2). There were 1,507 housing units at an average density of 23.4 per square mile (9.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.26% White, 0.11% Asian, 0.65% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 382 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,131, and the median income for a family was $38,281. Males had a median income of $32,375 versus $30,357 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,949. About 14.4% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.9% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Day

 * Allentown – A hamlet by the eastern town line and north of Conklingville.
 * Conklingville – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town. It is named after Gurdon Conkling and was once one of the two principal villages in the Town of Hadley.
 * Crowville – A former location in the western section of the town.
 * Day Center – A hamlet on the northern shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake, located on County Road 4 (North shore Road).
 * Lakeview – A hamlet located on the southern side of Great Sacandaga Lake.
 * Livingston Lake – A lake by the northern town line.
 * Overlook – A hamlet located east of Lakeview.
 * Tenant Lake – A lake located west of Livingston Lake.
 * Tenant Mountain – An elevation west of Tenant Lake. It is the highest point in Saratoga County.
 * Abeling Lane – A small community on the North Shore Road.

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Edinburg, New York

Edinburg is a town in northwestern Saratoga County, New York, United States. It is located in the Adirondack Park. The Batchellerville Bridge crosses Great Sacandaga Lake, connecting parts of the town on either shore.

Etymology
The town is named after the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. It was originally spelled as Edinburgh but renamed to Edinburg in 1808.

History
Edinburg is located within the Adirondack Park on the shores of Great Sacandaga Lake in northwestern Saratoga County. The first recorded European settlers arrived in the Sacandaga River Valley area via Fish House in 1787. Abijah Stark came with his family from Coleraine, Massachusetts and settled north of Fish House near the Providence town line. They were followed shortly by the Andersons, West Cotts, Randall and Bass families.

Many of the first settlers moved to the valley during the Revolutionary War. The cheap land and occasions for a better work-life made it a suitable place for settlement. Settlement on the west side of the river near Beecher's Hollow started in the early 1790s with the Sumner, Barker, Deming, and Partridge families. Batchellerville on the east side started in the late 1790s and early 1800s with the Noyes, Gordon, Batcheller and DeGolia families. The town was originally part of the Town of Providence, but the area quickly grew. In 1801, the settlers decided that the town was big enough for a name of its own, and was named Northfield at an informal meeting held on March 13, 1801. In 1808, it was renamed Edinburgh because another Northfield was discovered in New York.

The first town meeting took place on April 7, 1801. During this meeting, several laws were established, including raising $50.00 to support the town's poor and allowing hogs to roam freely. In a town meeting held in 1802, it was decided that hogs could still roam freely but must wear a sturdy collar called a "yoak." Additionally, male hogs over two months old were not allowed to roam freely from May 1 to December 25. If a male hog was found roaming during this period, the owner had to pay $1.00 or forfeit the hog.

Ram sheep were also restricted from running at large from September until November. By March 1824 fence viewers were paid $.75 per day.

In February 1825, there was a special meeting, and it was voted unanimously that "we do not wish to comply with the Acts of the Legislature for the erection of a county poor house." Farming, logging and woodenware manufacturing were the three largest industries. Batchellerville became a manufacturing community, having several large woodenware mills. The area on the west side of the river tended to be more farming-oriented, although some manufacturing was done in Beecher's Hollow and Tennantville. These two areas had large saw and woodenware mills.

The town was divided into several communities, most of which had their own school and often a cemetery as well. Some of these besides Beecher's Hollow and Batchellerville were: Tennantville, Edinburgh Hill, Clarkville, Sand Hill, Cold Brook, Anderson, and Partridge Districts. Industry prospered until early in the 1880s when several fires destroyed many of the mills and about one-third of the population moved elsewhere to seek jobs. In the early 1920s, the town lost more of its population in response to the construction of a dam that would flood the valley.

On March 27, 1930, the gates on the Conklingville Dam were closed and by 1931 the valley and surrounding communities on the banks of the river were displaced as the Sacandaga Reservoir was created. Located in northwestern part of Saratoga County, Edinburg has one of the few covered bridges left in New York State, the only one left in the county. Today the shores of the reservoir, renamed The Great Sacandaga Lake in the 1960's, are dotted with hundreds of seasonal homes. Two farms remain from the original buildings. Logging and tourism are the major industries.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 67.1 sqmi, of which 60.1 sqmi is land and 7.0 sqmi (10.45%) is water.

The town is divided by the Great Sacandaga Lake and is linked by the Batchellerville Bridge carrying County Road 98 across the lake. The western town line is the border of Fulton County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,214 people, 547 households, and 471 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.00% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 547 households, out of which 17.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age was 49.2 years.

(Note: The income information below is from the 2000 Census) The median income for a household in the town was $39,762, and the median income for a family was $43,317. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $24,732 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,371. About 5.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Edinburg

 * Batchellerville – A hamlet on the eastern shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake, east of the Route 98 bridge. The Batchellerville Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
 * Clarkville – A hamlet northwest of Edinburg village, near the western town line.
 * Edinburg (formerly called "Beechers Hollow") – A hamlet on the western side of the Great Sacandaga Lake on County Road 4 (North Shore Road). The Barker General Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 and the Eli and Diadama Beecher House in 2015.
 * Fox Hill – A location southeast of Batchellerville.
 * Plateau Sky Ranch Airport (1F2) – A turf runway airport northwest of Edinburg village.
 * Tenantville – A hamlet in the northern part of the town.
 * Thousand Acre Swamp – A location east of Fox Hill.
 * West Day – A hamlet on the eastern town line on County Road 4.

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Greenfield, New York

Greenfield is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It is located northwest of Saratoga Springs, and is the largest by area in the county. Students living in Greenfield attend schools of the Saratoga Springs City School District. The Palmertown, and Kayaderosseras Ranges pass through the town, the town is located at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.

Etymology
The town is named after Greenfield, New Hampshire.

History
The area was first settled circa 1786, and in 1793, the town was formed from parts of the Milton and Saratoga. Its land area was reduced in 1794 by contributions of some of its territory to the newly formed towns of Day, Corinth, and Hadley.

Geography
Greenfield is the largest town in the county by area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 67.7 sqmi, of which 67.4 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi  (0.46%) is water.

Route 9N, a north–south highway, passes through the eastern part of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,362 people, 2,761 households, and 2,007 families residing in the town. The population density was 109.2 PD/sqmi. There were 3,222 housing units at an average density of 47.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.45% White, 0.65% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

There were 2,761 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,784, and the median income for a family was $48,299. Males had a median income of $35,112 versus $27,127 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,014. About 4.3% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those aged 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Greenfield

 * Ballou Corner – A location located on Ormsbee Road, home to Ballou Cemetery.
 * Chatfield Corner – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town on County Road 12.
 * Frink Corner – A location on the southern town line, southwest of Middle Grove.
 * Granite Lake – A community located on Braim Road.
 * Greenfield – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 19.
 * Greenfield Center – A hamlet on NY-9N at the junction of County Road 36.
 * Kings – A hamlet south of North Greenfield on NY-9N.
 * Lake Desolation – (1) A hamlet in the northwestern corner of the town on County Road 12 by (2) a lake, also known as Lake Desolation. The lake itself is slightly a part of Providence, New York, although it is mainly within Greenfield. It is also listed at that page under communities.
 * Middle Grove – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town. It was earlier known as "Jamesville."
 * Mt. Pleasant – A location in the northwest corner of the town, north of Lake Desolation. It was once the most populous settlement in the town, but is now abandoned.
 * North Greenfield – A hamlet on NY-9N, north of Greenfield Center.
 * Pages Corners – A hamlet by the southern town line between Middle Grove and South Greenfield on County Road 21.
 * Porter Corners – A hamlet southwest of North Greenfield on County Road 19.
 * Sky Ranch – A location on Plank Road, it is located at a higher elevation than most of the town.
 * South Greenfield – A location south of Greenfield village.

Notable people

 * William Aldrich, (1820–1885), born in Greenfield Center, United States Congressman from Illinois
 * Elihu Anthony (1818-1905), California pioneer
 * William Brayton (1787–1828), Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, resided in Greenfield before attending college and moving to Vermont.
 * Blackleach Burritt (1744–1794), noted clergyman in the American Revolution.
 * Harry Carman (1884–1964), dean of Columbia College
 * Sanford Robinson Gifford, (1823–1880) Hudson River School artist of some acclaim.

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Hadley, New York

Hadley is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,971 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Hadley, Massachusetts.

The Town of Hadley is in the northern part of the county and is west of Glens Falls.

History
The first settler arrived around 1788.

The town was formed from parts of the Towns of Greenfield and Northumberland in 1801. The Town of Corinth was taken from Hadley in 1818, and the Town of Day was removed in 1819, bringing the Town of Hadley to its current dimensions.

In 1930, the Conklingville Dam by the west town line helped create the Sacandaga Reservoir and controlled flooding.

The Hadley Mountain Fire Observation Station and Hadley Parabolic Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.1 sqmi, of which 39.8 sqmi is land and 1.3 sqmi  (3.26%) is water.

The town is located within the Adirondack Park. The northern and eastern town lines are the border of Warren County.

A small part of the eastern end of the Great Sacandaga Lake (formerly the "Sacandaga Reservoir") is by the western town line and the Sacandaga River divides the town laterally and enters the Hudson River by the eastern town boundary.

New York State Route 9N passes through the southeastern part of Hadley.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,971 people, 730 households, and 538 families residing in the town. The population density was 49.6 PD/sqmi. There were 990 housing units at an average density of 24.9 per square mile (9.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.77% White, 1.01% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 730 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% 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 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,150, and the median income for a family was $42,438. Males had a median income of $35,694 versus $21,810 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,560. About 6.1% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Hadley

 * Bell Brook Pond – A small artificial lake by the western town line.
 * Hadley – The hamlet of Hadley is near the eastern town line and the mouth of the Sacandaga River at the junction of County Roads 1 and 4..
 * Lynnwood – A hamlet in the western part of the town at the junction of County Roads 7 and 8.
 * Mount Anthony – The highest peak in the town, in its southeastern corner.
 * Rockwell Falls – A waterfall by Hadley village.
 * Stewart Bridge Reservoir – A reservoir on the Sacandaga River.
 * Stewart's Dam – An earthen dam on the Sacandaga River, creating Stewart Bridge Reservoir.

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Halfmoon, New York

Halfmoon is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 25,662 at the 2020 census. The town is apparently named for the shape of the lower elevation land north of the junction of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. It is also said to be named for Henry Hudson's ship, the Halve Maen.

Halfmoon is in the southeastern part of the county and is north of Albany.

History
The earliest settlements took place circa 1680 by the Mohawk River.

The town was formed while still part of Albany County in 1788. The name was briefly changed to Orange when the town of Waterford was created in 1816 from part of Halfmoon; however, the current name was restored in 1820. In 1828, the western portion of the town was used to create the town of Clifton Park.

The Erie Canal was built along the southern part of Halfmoon, part of the Mohawk River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.7 sqmi, of which 32.7 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi  (3.00%) is water.

The southern town line, delineated by the Mohawk River, is the border of Albany County. The eastern town line, at the Hudson River, is the border of Rensselaer County. The northern town line is marked by the Anthony Kill, a tributary of the Hudson River.

Interstate 87, the Adirondack Northway, is a six-lane north–south freeway along the western edge of Halfmoon. U.S. Route 9 parallels the interstate farther to the east and crosses into the town from Albany County on the Crescent Bridge. New York State Route 146, an east–west highway, intersects US-9 at the hamlet of Clifton Park. U.S. Route 4 is a north–south highway in the eastern part of the town. New York State Route 236 is a short state highway linking NY-146 to US-9.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,474 people, 7,778 households, and 4,861 families residing in the town. The population density was 565.9 PD/sqmi. There were 8,172 housing units at an average density of 250.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.94% White, 1.27% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 7,778 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% 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 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,234, and the median income for a family was $53,515. Males had a median income of $40,076 versus $30,512 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,714. About 3.7% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Chauncey Boughton, physician and New York State Assembly member
 * Daniel G. Garnsey, former US Congressman

Education
The Town of Halfmoon falls within three school districts:
 * Mechanicville City School District
 * Shenendehowa Central School District
 * Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District

Communities and locations in Halfmoon

 * Coons – A hamlet near the northern town line, west of Mechanicville.
 * Crescent – A hamlet in the southern part of the town.
 * Halfmoon (formerly “Middletown”) – The hamlet of Halfmoon is in the southern part of the town at the junction of County Roads 94, 95, 96, and 99.
 * Halfmoon Beach – A riverbank hamlet in the southwestern corner of the town.
 * Grays Corners – A location in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Newtown – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town on NY-146.
 * Smithtown – A former community south of Newtown.

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Malta, New York

Malta is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The town is in the central part of the county and is south of Saratoga Springs. The population was 17,130 as of the 2020 census.

Malta, along with Stillwater, is home to the Luther Forest Technology Campus, a 1,414 acre site designed for semiconductor and nanotechnology manufacturing and other innovative technologies. This campus includes GlobalFoundries, a company specializing in the semiconductor industry, which in April 2021 moved its headquarters from Silicon Valley, California to its semiconductor-chip manufacturing facility in Saratoga County near a section of the Adirondack Northway, in Malta.

History
Tradition says Peter Drummond and Daniel McAlpin were early settlers, but, as Loyalists, they fled as the Revolutionary War came closer to the area. The earliest documented settlement occurred around 1771, with many of the settlers migrating from Connecticut. According to various sources, Michael Dunning may have been the first, while others included John Rhodes, Jeheil Parks, Samuel Clark, Luther Landon, Dean Chase, Ebenezer Valentine, Ebenezer Dibble, Ebenezer Millard, Obadiah Tompkins, Reuben Doolittle, Cornelius Abeel, Stephen Ireland, Robert Hemple, and William Marvin.

The town, originally called Dunning Street, was formed in 1802 from part of the Town of Stillwater. More territory was gained from the Town of Saratoga in 1805. The name "Malta" is said to derive from a malt brewery in the area that was formerly called "Malt-ville" and is now Maltaville.

The village of Round Lake was founded in 1868 as "the Round Lake Camp Meeting of the Methodist Episcopical Church." Attendance the first year was 8000. In 1869 permanent cottages began to be built, replacing the original tents. In 1969, the community of Round Lake became an incorporated village within the town.

The Dunning Street Cemetery, Ruhle Road Lenticular Metal Truss Bridge, and Wiggins-Collamer House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.4 sqmi, of which 28.0 sqmi is land and 3.4 sqmi (10.71%) is water.

Part of the eastern town line is marked by Saratoga Lake. The Kayaderosseras Creek marks the northern town boundary.

Exits 11, 12, and 13 of Interstate 87 ("The Adirondack Northway," or simply "The Northway") and US Route 9 pass through roughly the center of the town. New York State Route 9P is a short highway in the eastern part of the town. New York State Route 67 is a highway, partly conjoined with US-9, in the southern part of Malta.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,005 people, 5,295 households, and 3,537 families residing in the town. The population density was 464.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,754 housing units at an average density of 205.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.24% White, 1.08% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 5,295 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 36.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $57,037, and the median income for a family was $68,239. Males had a median income of $41,509 versus $31,126 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,972. About 0.8% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Malta

 * Country Knolls – A hamlet at the southern town line.
 * East Line – A hamlet at the west town line, so-called because it is located at the eastern line of the Town of Ballston.
 * Francis Corners – A hamlet east of Malta Ridge on County Route 63.
 * Luther Forest, a large housing development off Dunning Street near Saratoga Lake, formerly a pioneering reforestation project, and later site of the Malta Test Station rocket fuel and ordnance test site.
 * Malta – The hamlet of Malta is located on US Route 9 in the southern part of the town.
 * Maltaville – A hamlet north of Round Lake, located on US Route 9.
 * Malta Ridge – A hamlet on US Route 9 near the center of the town.
 * Mannings Cove – A lakeside hamlet on Saratoga Lake.
 * Riley Cove (China Town) – A hamlet on the shore of Saratoga Lake, south of Manning Cove.
 * Round Lake – A lake in the western part of the town; it was called "Tanendahowa" by the early natives of the area. The lake is linked to a smaller lake, "Little Round Lake."
 * Round Lake village – A village on the western side of Round Lake, southwest of Malta village and located on US Route 9.
 * Round Lake airport (W57) – A small grass runway airport east of Round Lake.
 * Saratoga Lake – A lake by the northeastern part of the town.
 * Malta Corners – The intersection of US Route 9 with NY Route 67/Dunning Street. Formerly also called "Dunning Street Corners."
 * Halls Corners – A hamlet located at the intersection of East High St, Brownell Rd, and Van Aernem Rd.

Economy

 * State Farm Operations Center
 * GlobalFoundries Semiconductor Fabrication "Fab 8"
 * Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP) facility of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), a "technology park devoted to clean energy, energy efficient, and environmental technologies."

Transportation
Malta is the center of an excellent road network; most transportation is by private car. The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) operates scheduled buses through downtown Malta between Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs with connections to other lines. Commuter bus service to Albany is provided by the CDTA's "Northway Express" and Upstate Tours between Round Lake and Albany. Air service is provided from Saratoga County Airport (general aviation 5B2), 8 mi, and Albany International Airport (ALB), 20 mi. Amtrak provides train service from Saratoga Springs, 9 mi or Albany/Rensselaer, 28 mi.

Educational institutions
Most of the Town of Malta is part of the Ballston Spa Central School District. Portions of the towns are served by the Shenendehowa Central School District and Saratoga Springs City School District.

Other educational institutions in Malta include:
 * Hudson Valley Community College TEC-SMART facility at NYSERDA's Saratoga Technology and Energy Park, 345 Hermes Road.
 * Bryant & Stratton College, Bluth Building, 2452 US Route 9.

Notable people
Residents of Malta are known as "Maltese".
 * Perhaps the most illustrious native of Malta was Elmer Ellsworth, born in Malta in 1837, who was reputed to be the first casualty of the American Civil War.
 * The Cook family, including Ransom, an inventor, and his brother Nelson, a portraitist, lived in East Line.
 * George Crum, the purported inventor of the potato chip was a lifelong Malta resident, and operated a restaurant Crum's Place near Saratoga Lake.
 * James M. and Thomas J. Marvin were born in East Line.

Points of interest

 * East Line Union Cemetery
 * Malta Drive-In theatre, 2785 Route 9, built in 1949, is one of only 450 remaining drive-ins in the US.
 * Parade Ground historic district, Dunning Street. The green space along both sides of Dunning Street was donated in 1776 by Captain Michael Dunning and used as a militia training ground during the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War
 * Ruhle Road Lenticular Metal Truss Bridge
 * "South Hill", 165 Cramer Road, home of novelist Katherine Anne Porter from 1941 to 1946; later home of George Willison.
 * Shenantaha Creek Park
 * Zim Smith Trail, the only nationally registered trail in New York
 * Albany-Saratoga Speedway, 2671 U.S. Route 9

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Mechanicville, New York

Mechanicville is a city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 5,163 at the 2020 census, a small decrease from 5,196 in 2010. It is the smallest city by area in the state. The name is derived from the occupations of early residents.

The city is located on the eastern border of Saratoga County and is north of Albany, the state capital. Mechanicville borders the towns of Stillwater (of which it was once a part) and Halfmoon in the county, and the town of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County.

History
The first listing of a settlement on Shenendehowa Creek is in 1721. At that time, Cornelius Van Buren had a sawmill at the mouth of the creek where it emptied into the Hudson River.

The first documented occurrence of the name "Mechanicville" dates back to 1829. The name comes from the early settlers, who were independent mastercraftsmen such as millers, carpenters, or butchers, whose professions were commonly known as the "mechanical arts" at the time.

About 35 years later, small flour mills were already established. When the Champlain Canal reached the settlement in 1823, and especially when the Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad laid a track through the area in 1835, Mechanicville became an important commerce interchange.

The community became an incorporated village in 1859, when it had about 1000 inhabitants. It grew rapidly as textile mills, factories, and a linen thread company came to Mechanicville.

The first conspicuous casualty of the American Civil War, Elmer E. Ellsworth, was buried in Mechanicville in 1861. His grave is located in the Hudson View Cemetery, Mechanicville NY. It is identifiable with a huge eagle on top of his memorial.

In 1878, additional railways came to the village, and it became an important center of papermaking.

In 1898, Robert Newton King built a hydroelectric power plant on the Hudson River. The Mechanicville Hydroelectric Plant is now the oldest continuously operating hydroelectric plant in the United States and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

By 1900, Mechanicville was a major transfer yard and car repair center for the railways. In the 1920s, Mechanicville had a population of nearly 10,000.

In both the 1900 and 1910 censuses, Mechanicville was enumerated with the town of Half Moon, just to the south of Stillwater.

Mechanicville became a city in 1915. By 1932, it became the terminal of the first experimental high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) scheme in the U.S.: the HVDC Mechanicville–Schenectady line.

With the decline of the railroads, Mechanicville suffered. The largest paper mill in the world, which Mechanicville had hosted since 1904, ceased operations in 1971, and the once thriving industrial city is today a quiet residential city, with most inhabitants working in Albany, Schenectady, and other nearby communities.

On November 1, 2001, Mechanicville was featured on the Daily Show with then-rising comedian Steve Carell. The Mechanicville Hydroelectric Plant and Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth Monument and Grave are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mechanicville-Stillwater tornado
On May 31, 1998, a large tornado tore through Mechanicville and the adjacent town of Stillwater. It was spawned by a series of severe storms in the late afternoon, causing major damage to the town's old industrial section located on US Route 4 and NY-32, along the Hudson River. One of the two historic smokestacks (visible from two miles away) was knocked down by the tornado. In 2005, the other smokestack and the conjoined building were bulldozed. Houses on the Viall Avenue hill sections of Mechanicville and Stillwater were completely destroyed. The tornado was rated F3 on the Fujita scale (winds estimated at 200 MPH).

Rail yard
In January 2012, a new intermodal and automotive terminal opened on the site of a former Boston and Maine rail yard. The new rail yard was built by Pan Am Southern, a joint venture between Pan Am Railways and Norfolk Southern.

The $40 million facility Is also used for filet-toupee operations, converting double stack container trains from the west to single stack by removing the top layer of containers. This allows the rest of the train to proceed east along track that lacks double stack clearance, particularly the 4$3⁄4$ mile Hoosac Tunnel. The removed containers are trucked to local destinations. Toupee refers to the reverse process, where a single stack train coming from the east has additional containers placed on top for the rest of its trip. Some 300 trucks a day visit the site. The automotive terminal opened in 2014.

Geography
Mechanicville is located at 42.90389°N, -73.69056°W (42.903922, -73.690458).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 sqmi, of which 0.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (8.79%) is water. The city of Mechanicville is on the west bank of the Hudson River at the influx of the Anthony Kill. US Route 4, and conjoined New York State Route 32 are north–south highways through Mechanicville. New York State Route 67 intersects NY-32 and US-4 in the city. County Roads 75 and 1345 also lead into the city.

Religion
While Mechanicville has historically had many religious institutions, there are currently two active churches in the city, the Catholic parish of All Saints on the Hudson, and the Mechanicville United Methodist Church.

Notable people

 * Orie Amodeo, musician in the Lawrence Welk orchestra
 * Aida Brewer, first female treasurer of the state of New York
 * Chad Brown, Thoroughbred horse racing trainer
 * Rita Chatterton, professional wrestling referee
 * Ray Eberle, vocalist with Glenn Miller orchestra
 * Bob Eberly, vocalist with Jimmy Dorsey orchestra
 * Joe Cocozzo, professional football player and Super Bowl XXIX participant
 * Bob Eberly and Ray Eberle, big band singers
 * Elmer E. Ellsworth, friend and law clerk to Abraham Lincoln, colonel in the Union Army, leader of the Fire Zouaves, and first conspicuous casualty of the American Civil War.
 * John R. Fellows, lawyer, politician, and Confederate soldier
 * Ray Heindorf, songwriter, composer, conductor, and arranger
 * Erika Holzer, novelist, essayist, and lawyer
 * Fred Isabella, dentist and politician
 * John Gavin Nolan, bishop of the Military Ordinariate of the United States
 * Margaret Bloodgood Peeke, traveler, lecturer, author
 * Gordon A. Sheehan, animator for Fleischer Studios
 * Harrison B. Tordoff, ornithologist, conservationist, author, and fighter pilot
 * George Herbert Whitney, New York state assemblyman and senator

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,019 people, 2,219 households, and 1,275 families residing in the city. The population density was 6,028.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,386 housing units at an average density of 2,865.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.95% White, 0.36% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 2,219 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% 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 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,509, and the median income for a family was $42,143. Males had a median income of $32,825 versus $25,143 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,236. About 6.5% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Moreau, New York

Moreau is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 16,202 at the 2020 census. The town is located in the northeast part of the county, north of Saratoga Springs. Moreau is named after Jean Victor Moreau, a French general, who visited the area just before the town was formed. The town contains a village called South Glens Falls.

History
The town, although part of the town of Northumberland until 1805, was first settled around 1766 at what is now the village of South Glens Falls.

Grant Cottage State Historic Site, the last home of Ulysses S. Grant, former President and army general, is on the grounds of Mt. McGregor Correctional Facility. Grant spent the last weeks of his life there, finishing his memoirs.

The Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls is housed in the Parks-Bentley House, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

The Royal Blockhouse site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.6 sqmi, of which 42.2 sqmi is land and 1.5 sqmi  (3.32%) is water.

The town's entire northern and eastern boundaries are established by the Hudson River. The eastern town line, formed by the river, is the border of Washington County. The northern town line is the border of Warren County.

The Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87) and US Route 9 are north-south highways which pass through the town. New York State Route 32 intersects US-9 at the hamlet of Fernwood, and New York State Route 197 intersects NY-32 at the hamlet of Reynolds Corners.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 13,826 people, 5,128 households, and 3,543 families living in the town. The population density was 327.9 PD/sqmi. There were 5,395 housing units at an average density of 128.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.07% White, 3.58% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09%.

Of the 5,128 households 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 24.4% of households were one person and 10.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01.

The age distribution was 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.

The median household income was $40,536 and the median family income was $47,788. Males had a median income of $35,660 versus $25,321 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,492. About 4.7% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Moreau

 * Bakers Falls – a small waterfall on the Hudson River near Fenimore.
 * Clarks Corner – A location in the southeastern part of the town on NY-32. It was named after early physician Billy Clark.
 * Ashford Estates – A neighborhood community off Rt. 9 in the southern tier of the town.
 * Fenimore – A hamlet east of South Glens Falls.
 * Fernwood – A hamlet starting from the south of the village of South Glens Falls, running along Moreau’s western border of the Hudson River to the north side of Nolan Road, then across Route 9 along the north side of Bluebird Road to Main Street Ext. then back to the village line.
 * Fortsville – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Grant Cottage State Historic Site
 * Moreau Lake – A lake located west of Fortsville.
 * Moreau Lake State Park – A state park in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Mount McGregor Correctional Facility (closed) – A New York State prison by the western part of the town.
 * Reynolds Corners – A hamlet south of South Glens Falls on NY-32 at NY-197.
 * South Glens Falls – A village located by the northern town line on US-9, adjacent to the Hudson River.

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North Ballston Spa, New York

North Ballston Spa is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Milton in Saratoga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,376.

The CDP is southwest of the center of Saratoga County, in the southeastern corner of the town of Milton. It is bordered to the south by the village of Ballston Spa, the Saratoga county seat; to the north by the Milton CDP; and to the east by the city of Saratoga Springs, the largest city in the county.

New York State Route 50 runs through North Ballston Spa, connecting Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs.

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Northumberland, New York

Northumberland is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. Immediately north of Schuylerville and northeast of Saratoga Springs the town is also located on the west bank of the Hudson River.

Etymology
The name derives from Northumberland, a county in the United Kingdom.

History
The area was first settled around 1765. Previously, it was in the territory of Mohican natives, who had two villages in the town.

During the Battle of Saratoga, Burgoyne's army crossed the Hudson from east to west in Northumberland, at a point where now can be found Hudson Crossing Park. From there, he headed south with the intent of capturing Albany.

The town was formed in 1798 from the Town of Saratoga. Parts of its territory were subsequently removed to form the new towns; Hadley (1801), Moreau (1805), and Wilton (1818).

The Champlain Canal was formally opened in 1823.

The Col. Sidney Berry House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Notable people

 * Herman Melville, author, often visited his mother, Maria Gansevoort Melville, at her home in Northumberland.
 * Peter Gansevoort commanded Fort Stanwix when it was besieged during the American Revolution.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.9 sqmi, of which 32.3 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi  (1.67%) is water.

The eastern town line is the border of Washington County and is marked by the Hudson River.

U.S. Route 4 is a north-south highway by the Hudson River at the southeastern corner of Northumberland. New York State Route 32 is a north-south highway that intersects New York State Route 50 at Gansevoort. US-4 and NY-32 are conjoined in Northumberland.

The town is located in the northern Hudson Valley, with the Hudson River forming the town's eastern border. The principal community, Gansevoort, is located in the north of the town. The town's terrain is broken up by small creeks, and hills. The Snook Kill River passes through the north of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,603 people, 1,593 households, and 1,264 families residing in the town. The population density was 142.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,717 housing units at an average density of 53.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.09% White, 0.54% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 1,593 households, out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 36.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,559, and the median income for a family was $53,523. Males had a median income of $36,964 versus $28,185 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,104. About 4.8% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Northumberland

 * Bacon Hill – A hamlet northwest of Northumberland village. It is named after Ebenezer Bacon, an early settler, but was previously called "Fiddletown" and "Popes Corners."
 * Callahans Corners – A hamlet south of Jewell Corner and located near the center of the town on NY-32.
 * Gansevoort – A hamlet in the northern part of the town on NY-32.  It is named after Peter Gansevoort.
 * Griffin Island – An island in the Hudson River in the northeastern section of the town.
 * Jewell Corner – A hamlet southeast of Gansevoort on NY-32.
 * Northumberland – The hamlet of Northumberland is located at the junction of US-4 and NY-32, by the Hudson River.
 * Starks Knob – A hamlet south of Northumberland village on US-4.
 * Thompson Island – An island in the Hudson River, south of Griffin Island.

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Providence, New York

Providence is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The Town of Providence is on the county's western border and is northwest of Saratoga Springs. More than half the town is located within the Adirondack Park, the town also borders the Great Sacandaga Lake.

History
The area was settled before 1786, but that was the year of any definite settlement, located by Hagedorns Mills.

The town was formed from part of the Town of Galway in 1796. The early economy was based on forestry with the harvesting of lumber, and the manufacture of pulpwood being important.

It is currently under consideration for a municipal wireless broadband network to be built in it.

The Packer Farm and Barkersville Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.1 sqmi, of which 44.0 sqmi is land and 1.1 sqmi  (2.35%) is water.

The western town line is the border of Fulton County, New York. The northern part of the town is in the Adirondack Park, and part of the western town line is the shore of Great Sacandaga Lake.

The town is covered in rolling hills, and has many small streams and lakes. Several reservoirs are located in the northeast of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,841 people, 666 households, and 508 families residing in the town. The population density was 41.8 PD/sqmi. There were 909 housing units at an average density of 20.6 per square mile (8.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.99% White, 0.71% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 666 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,194, and the median income for a family was $45,202. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $22,833 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,853. About 5.3% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Providence

 * Barkersville – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 16.
 * Fayville – A hamlet on the shore of Great Sacandaga Lake on County Road 13 in the northwestern section of town.
 * Glenwild – A hamlet in the northern part of the town, north of Barkersville, and inside the Adirondack Park.
 * Green Corners – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town, east of Hagedorns Mills.
 * Hagedorns Mills – A hamlet north of Whiteside Corners on County Road 14.
 * Lake Desolation – A small lake partly in the town at the eastern town line and County Road 12. Please note the lake is predominantly in Greenfield and can be found there along with the community of the same name.
 * Lake Nancy – A small lake north of Wiley Corners.
 * Long Corners – A location east of Skinner Corners on County Road 13.
 * Shaw Corners  – A hamlet in the southern section of the town on County Road 16.
 * Skinner Corners – A location in the southeastern part of the town on County Road 13.
 * Whiteside Mills – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Wiley Corners – A location in the northeastern part of the town on County Road 16.

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Round Lake (village), New York

Round Lake is a village in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,245 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from a circular lake adjacent to the village. In 1975, the Round Lake Historic District, which encompasses the village, was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The Village of Round Lake is in the Town of Malta.

History
The village began in 1867 as a summer camp meeting locale for groups of Methodists. At first, visitors lived in tents, while visiting ministers could rent space in the second story of the meeting's passenger station. By 1868 more permanent structures including cottages, a two-story trustees office and bookstore, and a market appeared. The village was owned and governed by the Round Lake Association. By 1881 lectures patterned after Chautauqua Institution were being conducted. In 1887 George West constructed the George West Museum of Art and Archaeology to enhance the cultural offerings.

Among the noted Methodist residents was Rev. Strong, creator of the tome Strong's Bible concordance until his death.

The 1980-pipe Ferris Tracker organ, originally built in 1847 for Calvary Episcopal Church in New York City, was moved to the Round Lake Auditorium in 1888 and is considered to be the oldest and largest three-manual organ in existence. The organ is still used for musical programs today.

By mid 20th century, declining interest in the cultural activities of the Round Lake Association led to its demise in the 1960s. The museum was dismantled in 1965. After the association was dissolved, the village was incorporated in 1969 to take its place.

National Register listing for Round Lake Historic District

 * Round Lake Historic District *** (added 1975 - District - #75001225)
 * U.S. 9, Round Lake and
 * Historic Significance: 	Information Potential, Architecture/Engineering, Event
 * Architect, builder, or engineer: 	Drube, H.
 * Architectural Style: 	Gothic, Second Empire, Stick/Eastlake
 * Area of Significance: 	Philosophy, Religion, Architecture, Historic - Non-Aboriginal, *Community Planning And Development
 * Cultural Affiliation: 	Not Available
 * Period of Significance: 	1850-1874, 1875–1899
 * Owner: 	Private, Local Gov't
 * Historic Function: 	Domestic, Religion
 * Historic Sub-function: 	Religious Structure, Single Dwelling
 * Current Function: 	Domestic
 * Current Sub-function: 	Single Dwelling

Geography
Round Lake is located at 42.93667°N, -73.79361°W (42.936784, -73.793661).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, of which 1.1 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (7.69%) is water.

The village is located on the western side of a lake called Round Lake. Little Round Lake is a smaller lake, northeast of Round Lake and connected by a short passage. New York State Route 67 passes the northeastern side of the lake.

U.S. Route 9 passes through the eastern side of the village and Interstate 87, the Adirondack Northway, is one-half mile to the west. County Roads 80 and 823, passing through the village, link US-9 to the Northway.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 604 people, 257 households, and 160 families residing in the village. The population density was 558.7 PD/sqmi. There were 280 housing units at an average density of 259.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.19% White, 0.50% African American, 0.83% Native American, 1.16% Asian, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 257 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% 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 2.96.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,409, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $35,859 versus $30,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,320. About 1.3% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Fire Department
The Round Lake Hose Company was founded in 1886 as the M.B. Sherman Hose Company, with a Constitution that required active members have ‘good moral character’ and live within a mile of the community. The first firehouse was situated on Troy Avenue near the intersection of Burlington Avenue. A two-wheeled cart carried two sizes of hose, which were rolled up on a wheel axle and had a long pole with enough handles for seven men to pull it along if necessary. Another two wheeled cart, with a bell mounted on the axle, would proceed ahead of the hoses to sound a warning. The modern Round Lake Hose Company operates two fire stations, housing a total of eleven pieces of apparatus. The membership consists of 65 volunteer men and women who continue to respond to emergencies in the village as well as within the town of Malta and town of Ballston. Additionally, a 1926 Childs fire truck which was purchased from the village of Ballston Spa in 1945 is maintained as a unique parade piece representing their history.

title: Round Lake (village), New York