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Junius, New York

Junius is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 1,370 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Junius is in the northwest corner of the county and is east of Geneva, New York.

There is no post office in the Town of Junius. The primary postal district covering much of the area is ZIP Code 14433 for Clyde. Other sections of the town have either a Zip Code of 13165 for Waterloo, ZIP Code 14489 for Lyons or ZIP Code 14532 for Phelps.

Government offices for the town are located in Dublin.

History
Junius was part of the Central New York Military Tract used to pay soldiers of the American Revolution. The region was first settled around 1795.

The town was set apart from the Town of Fayette in 1803. Junius was subsequently divided to form new towns: Wolcott, in Wayne County (1807), Galen also in Wayne County (1812), Seneca Falls (1829), Tyre (1829), and Waterloo (1829).

The Cobblestone Farmhouse at 1027 Stone Church Rd., Cobblestone Farmhouse at 1111 Stone Church Road, Cobblestone Farmhouse at 1229 Birdsey Road, and John Graves Cobblestone Farmhouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.9 sqmi, of which, 26.7 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (0.41%) is water.

The west town line is the border of Ontario County, and the north town line is the border of Wayne County.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes across the town. New York State Route 318 is an east-west highway in the town running parallel to the Thruway. New York State Route 414 is a north-south highway crossing a few arces in the far north-eastern part of Junius.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,471 people, 543 households, and 381 families residing in the town. The population density was 55.1 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 543 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 20, 5.5% from 20 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,350, and the median income for a family was $55,529. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $34,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20.833. About 12.9% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.7% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over.

Housing
There were 608 housing units at an average density of 22.8 per square mile (8.8/km2). 10.7% of housing units were vacant.

There were 543 occupied housing units in the town. 445 were owner-occupied units (82.0%), while 98 were renter-occupied (18.0%). The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% of total units. The rental unit vacancy rate was 8.4%.

Communities and locations in Junius

 * Dublin – A hamlet in the central part of the town, formerly called "Junius Post Office." The community is at the junction of County Roads 108 and 109.
 * Junius Ponds – A cluster of ponds near the west town line. The name is also used for a nearby service area on the Thruway.
 * Malcom – A location on NY-414 in the northeast of the town.
 * Stone Church Corner – A hamlet on NY-318.
 * Thompson – A hamlet at the west town line in the northwest of Junius on County Road 109.
 * West Junius is a hamlet, not in the Town of Junius, but just west of the west town line in Ontario County

Notable people

 * Ruby I. Gilbert, business woman
 * Emma L. Shaw, editor

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Romulus, New York

Romulus is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 3,203 at the 2020 census. The town is named after the mythical founder of Rome, Romulus, a name assigned by a clerk with an interest in the classics. It is located in the central part of the county, northwest of Ithaca, New York.

The town has a hamlet (and census-designated place), also called Romulus. Government offices for the town are located in nearby Willard.

Romulus is home of the rare Seneca white deer, one of the largest populations of white deer in the world. They are located on the grounds of the former Seneca Army Depot. It is now a private wildlife refuge and conservation center which offers scenic tours.

History
Before the American Revolution, this area was controlled by both the Cayuga and the Seneca nations of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois). French Jesuit missionaries visited the area in the 17th century. The Sullivan Expedition in 1779 destroyed native villages and drove many of the Native Americans away. Romulus contains the area of Kendaia (Apple Town), a former Iroquois (Seneca) village destroyed by the residents in anticipation of the arrival of the Sullivan Expedition on September 5, 1779.

After the war, this town became part of the Central New York Military Tract, land for veterans of the Revolution. Returning natives were provided with land at the north end of Cayuga Lake. This reservation was partly in the eastern side of modern Romulus. The first non-native settlers arrived around 1789.

The town was formed while still part of Onondaga County in 1794. In 1800, part of Romulus was used to make the town of Fayette. The north part of Romulus was used to form the town of Varick in 1830.

The town also contains the former Seneca Army Depot (1941 - 1990s), built during World War II and finally closed in 2001. It was a major employer for citizens of Romulus and surrounding parts of Seneca County. Seneca Army Airfield, located along N.Y. Route 96A, provided a long runway for transport aircraft.

Willard State Hospital was converted to a state prison drug treatment center in 1995.

The town is home to the Five Points Correctional Facility, a New York state maximum security prison for men.

(Portions of a diary written by Henry McLafferty Jr (1819–1859) are available online from the Rochester Public Library: Romulus Revisited: Extracts from the Diary of Henry McLafferty, Jr. 1856–1857).

Geography
The town lies between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake at latitude 42° 45' 8" N. and longitude 76° 50' 2" W. at an altitude of 705 ft (214 m).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 51.4 sqmi, of which 37.8 sqmi is land and 13.6 sqmi (26.45%) is water.

Romulus is in the Finger Lakes district of New York and lies between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake.

New York State Route 89, New York State Route 96, New York State Route 96A, and New York State Route 414 are all north-south highways in the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,316 people, 821 households, and 576 families residing in the town. The population density was 114.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 66.5% white, 29.2% black or African American, .5% Native American, .3% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and .7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.2% of the population.

There were 821 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 20, 13.0% from 20 to 24, 39.6% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 264.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 324.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $56,705, and the median income for a family was $63,676. Males had a median income of $37,177 versus $30,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,396. About 3.8% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Housing
There were 1,101 housing units at an average density of 29.1 /sqmi. 25.4% of housing units were vacant.

There were 821 occupied housing units in the town. 571 were owner-occupied units (69.5%), while 250 were renter-occupied (30.5%). The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5% of total units. The rental unit vacancy rate was 12.2%.

''NOTE: It is common for resort communities to have higher than normal vacant house counts. Many are vacation homes which are seasonal and not regularly occupied.''

Communities and locations in the town of Romulus

 * Cayuga Lake - The longest of the Finger Lakes at just under 39 miles in length.
 * Dean's Cove Boat Launch - A New York State boat launch site (including power boats) with fishing access located on the west shore of Cayuga Lake just south of the Varick/Romulus town line.
 * Elm Beach – A location on the west shore of Cayuga Lake, south of Poplar Beach and just north of the Romulus/Ovid town line on NY-89.
 * Five Points Correctional Facility – A maximum security state prison in the town south of the hamlet of Romulus on NY-96.
 * Hayts Corners – A hamlet in the southeast of Romulus at the junction of County Roads 129 and 130.
 * Kendaia – A hamlet located on NY-96A near the Sampson State Park, built on the site of a former Seneca village.
 * Marsh Corner – A location in the eastern part of the town, east of the hamlet of Romulus.
 * NY State Veterans Cemetery (formerly Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery) - The first New York State veterans cemetery, occupying 162 acres on the east shore of Seneca Lake adjacent to Sampson State Park.
 * Pontius Point – A projection into Seneca Lake north of the state park.
 * Poplar Beach – A location on the west shore of Cayuga Lake, north of Elm Beach on NY-89.
 * Romulus – The hamlet of Romulus is by the north town line on NY-96. It was originally called "Romulusville."
 * Romulus Center – A location in the central part of the town, near the junction of NY-414 and NY-96.
 * Sampson State Park – A state park on the east shore of Seneca Lake. It is on the site of the former Sampson Naval Base (used during World War II) and the former Sampson Air Force Base (used during the Korean War).
 * Seneca Army Depot – The south half of the former US Army supply location is in the town. The land is being re-converted to other uses. The white deer — a genetic quirk that developed naturally on the 7,000-acre, fenced-in expanse — have thrived, even as the depot itself has transitioned from one of the most important Cold War storehouses of bombs and ammunition to a decommissioned relic. It is now home to the Seneca White Deer wildlife refuge and conservation center.
 * Seneca Lake – The deepest of the Finger Lakes at 618 feet at its deepest point.
 * Tannery Corners – A location in the southeast of Romulus, south of Poplar Beach.
 * Willard – A hamlet in the southwest corner, on the shore of Seneca Lake and County Road 132.
 * Willard Drug Treatment Center – A former state mental hospital that was taken over by the state prison system. The Willard DTC was closed by the state in March 2023.

Notable people

 * William Watts Folwell, the first president of the University of Minnesota was born in Romulus in 1833.
 * Mary Catherine Judd, educator, author, and peace activist, was born in Romulus in 1852.
 * Jeptha Wade, industrialist and founding member of Western Union, was born in Romulus in 1811.

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Tyre, New York

Tyre is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 1,002 at the 2020 census. The town is named after the Lebanese city of Tyre.

The Town of Tyre is located in the northeastern part of the county, northeast of Geneva. It has a hamlet, also called Tyre. Government offices for the Town of Tyre are located in the new town hall on New York State Route 318 just west of the hamlet of Magee, New York.

There is no post office in the Town of Tyre. The primary postal district covering the area is ZIP Code 13148 for Seneca Falls. A small section of addresses west of N.Y. Route 414 to the town border have a ZIP Code of 13165 for Waterloo.

History
The region was in the Central New York Military Tract, reserved for veterans, but a reservation was established at the northern end of Cayuga Lake for natives who returned to the area. A tract at the hamlet of Tyre was granted to Revolutionary War Colonel James Livingston. The first outside settler, Ezekiel Crane, arrived about 1794. Other early settlers were Asherr Halsey, Lewis Winans, Asa Smith and Caleb Woodworth. James Magee, a prominent physician for many years, came in 1811.

The town was created from the eastern part of the Town of Junius in 1829.

The town is part of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Erie Canal Lock 25 is located off Mays Point Road (CR 105A) in the hamlet of Mays Point. It was built around 1912, and has a lift of 6 feet (1.83 m) to the west.

The Hiram Lay Cobblestone Farmhouse 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 33.1 sqmi of which 30.1 sqmi is land and 3.0 sqmi (8.97%) is water.

The northern town line is the border of Wayne County, and the eastern town line, partly marked by the Seneca River, is the border of Cayuga County.

A large eastern part of the town is in the Montezuma Marsh.

The Erie Canal and the Cayuga-Seneca Canal (Seneca River) pass through Tyre.

New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) crosses the town, passing through the Montezuma Marsh. New York State Route 89 and New York State Route 414 are north-south highways in the town, and New York State Route 318 is an east-west highway. New York State Route 31 crosses the northeastern corner of the town.

Demographics
At the 2010 census, there were 981 people, 356 households and 263 families residing in the town. The population density was 32.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 356 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 20, 5.6% from 20 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $64,250. Males had a median income of $42,679 versus $31,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,383. About 6.3% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Housing
There were 419 housing units at an average density of 13.9 per square mile (5.4/km2), of which 15.0% of housing units were vacant.

There were 356 occupied housing units in the town; 303 were owner-occupied units (85.1%), while 53 were renter-occupied (14.9%). The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3% of total units. The rental unit vacancy rate was 3.6%.

Communities and locations in the Town of Tyre

 * Armitage Farm and Armitage Bridge – A farm next to the bridge.
 * Black Brook – A stream flowing past Tyre village into Montezuma Marsh.
 * Clyde River – A river entering the Montezuma Marsh near the northern town line.
 * Evans Corner – A hamlet at the northern town boundary on NY-89.
 * Magee – A location south of the Thruway at the intersection of NY-414 and NY-318.
 * Malcom – A location on NY-414 near the northern town line.
 * Mays Point – A hamlet on NY-89 north of the Thruway by the Erie Canal.
 * Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge – A federal conservation area encompassing part of the Montezuma Marsh.
 * Munsons Corner – A hamlet on the northern town line on County Road 101.
 * Tyre – The hamlet of Tyre located in the northern part of town on County Road 101.

Casino
The town is the site of a new casino called Del Lago Resort and Casino. It was one of three projects selected by the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board on December 17, 2014, for possible licensure by the New York State Gaming Commission. The casino opened to the public in 2017.

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Varick, New York

Varick is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 1,656 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Richard Varick, an officer in the American Revolution, mayor of New York City, and uncle of the first Town Supervisor, Anthony Dey.

The Town of Varick is located in the central part of the county and is southeast of Geneva.

There is no post office in the Town of Varick. The primary postal district covering the area is Zip Code 14541 for Romulus.

History
The land that is now the Town of Varick was occupied by the Cayuga and Seneca tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy before European settlement. Jesuits made missionary visits from 1656 to 1684.

The Sullivan Expedition of 1779 passed through the town to destroy villages of the Cayuga and Seneca tribes. After the American Revolution, most of the current Town of Varick was placed in the Central New York Military Tract (1788), land reserved for veterans, with an eastern part in the Cayuga Indian Reservation (1790 until 1795). White settlement followed.

The town was formed from the Town of Romulus in 1830.

During World War II, a large part of the town was appropriated by the US Government to form the Seneca Army Depot (1941–2001), which was a major employer and the only large industry.

Over the years since 1985, Varick has become home to five wineries, all closer to the eastern end of the town, along Cayuga Lake. From north to south, the five are Swedish Hill Vineyard, Cobblestone Farm Winery, Lakeshore Winery, Knapp Winery and Vineyard Restaurant, and Goose Watch Winery. (All but Lakeshore Winery are participating members of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, and while the Seneca Lake Wine Trail certainly runs through Varick, none of its stops quite fall within its town lines.)

The Simon Ritter Cobblestone Farmhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.7 sqmi, of which 32.0 sqmi is land and 13.7 sqmi  (29.95%) is water.

The eastern town boundary, defined by Cayuga Lake, is the border of Cayuga County. The western town line, at Seneca Lake is the border of Ontario County on the western shore of Seneca Lake. The town is in the Finger Lakes Region of New York.

New York State Route 89, New York State Route 96, New York State Route 96A, and New York State Route 414 are all north–south highways in the town. New York State Route 336 is a short east–west state highway mostly on the north town line.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,857 people, 676 households, and 460 families residing in the town. The population density was 57.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 2.5% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 676 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 20, 4.0% from 20 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $57.841, and the median income for a family was $66,667. Males had a median income of $46,406 versus $40,714 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,821. About 5.9% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

The farmland in the eastern part of the town is now largely worked by Amish farmers, and in the northern part by Mennonite farmers. Farmland on the eastern slope to Cayuga Lake is largely devoted to wine grapes.

Housing
There were 888 housing units at an average density of 27.5 /sqmi; 23.9% of housing units were vacant.

There were 676 occupied housing units in the town, of which 570 were owner-occupied units (84.3%), while 106 were renter-occupied (15.7%). The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.9% of total units. The rental unit vacancy rate was 18.9%.

''NOTE: It is common for resort communities to have higher than normal vacant house counts. Many are vacation homes which are seasonal and not regularly occupied.''

Communities and locations in the Town of Varick

 * East Varick – A hamlet on the shore of Cayuga Lake and NY-89. (153 residences on Cayuga Lake, of which approximately 20 are considered East Varick.
 * Fayette – A hamlet straddling the Fayette town line on NY-414 (56 residences, one bar, one church).
 * Kings Corners – A location situated north of McDuffie Town.
 * MacDougall – A former hamlet on the northern town line on NY-336. (7 residences, one former bar)
 * McDuffie Town – A location near Cayuga Lake on County Road 128. (8 residences, one church)
 * Romulus – A hamlet straddling the Romulus town line on NY-96. (73 residences, two churches, convenience store, post office, Romulus Central School)
 * Seneca Army Depot – The northern part of the former army supply depot is an institutional residence for youth.
 * Varick – A location at NY-96A and County Road 127 near the former Seneca Army Depot. (26 residences, fire department)
 * Yale – A former railroad station on Yale Station Rd (CR 126), now farmland.
 * East Lake Road – A densely developed residential area along the Seneca Lake shoreline (187 residences)

Notable people

 * Suessa Baldridge Blaine (1860-1932), writer of temperance pageants

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Brasher, New York

Brasher is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 2,512 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Philip Brasher, an original landowner.

Brasher is in the northeastern corner of the county and is southeast of Massena.

History
Settlement began after 1815, as the town was organized in 1825 from the town of Massena. In 1827, a small part of the town of Lawrence was added to Brasher.

The boundary between Lawrence and Brasher originally continued straight across the St. Regis River to the Stockholm town line. It was changed to follow the center of the river upstream to the Stockholm line. The iron industry played an important part in the early history of the town, initially mining and smelting, but later including the production of stoves and other goods.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.1 sqmi, of which 91.2 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi  (0.97%) is water.

The St. Regis River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River, flows in the western part of the town. The Deer River flows into the St. Regis at Helena. Smaller tributaries are Bell Brook, Squeak Brook, Lawrence Brook, Red Water Brook and Trout Brook. Red Water Brook was dammed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. At the location of the pond, Walter Pratt Memorial Forest is the site of a primitive camping and picnic area operated by NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation, known locally as the "CC Dam". There are nearly 20,000 acres of NY State owned forest lands in the town and the DEC has a maintenance facility located near Vice Rd. in Brasher Falls. Many miles of Trails are maintained in the State Forest. These trails are used for hiking, hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and snowmobiling. All terrain vehicles have been a subject of controversy and are not currently permitted on state lands.

New York State Route 37C is an east–west highway in the northern part of Brasher. New York State Route 11C passes through the southwest corner of the town.

The eastern town line is the border of Franklin County. The town is bordered on the northeastern corner by the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,337 people, 940 households, and 642 families residing in the town. The population density was 25.6 people per square mile (9.9/km2). There were 1,077 housing units at an average density of 11.8 per square mile (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.66% White, 0.21% African American, 2.01% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 940 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median household income in the town was $30,909, and the median income for a family was $36,389. Males had a median income of $36,422 versus $20,101 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,808. About 14.0% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.1% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over.

The majority of Brasher is served by Brasher Falls Central School District, also known as "St. Lawrence Central". Most of the town's electricity is supplied by National Grid with an area in the Northwest portion served by Massena Electric. Brasher Falls and the neighboring hamlet of Winthrop have a municipal sewer system. A study of the feasibility of municipal water in Brasher Falls- Winthrop area has stirred controversy. Contaminated wells in the area has generated interest, however many residents have suitable wells and do not favor the added expense. The hamlet of Helena has a municipal water system, necessitated by ground water contamination rendering the area's well water unsuitable. Landline telephone and internet service is provided by: Verizon, Nicholville Telephone Company, SLIC and Time-Warner; with wireless service provided by Verizon Wireless and AT&T. Enbridge supplies natural gas to the Brasher Falls- Winthrop area.

Communities and locations in Brasher

 * Brasher Center – A hamlet on County Road 53 on the west bank of the St. Regis River, in the western part of the town. Development of the community began in 1826 with the construction of a dam and a mill.
 * Brasher Falls – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the town on NY-11C that straddles the St. Regis River.
 * Brasher Iron Works – A location on County Road 55 in the northern part of the town. It was the site of iron works first opened in 1836.
 * Deer River – A stream in the south part of the town.
 * Helena – A hamlet at the junction of NY-37C and County Road 37 on the south bank of the St. Regis River. The name is from Helen Pitcairn, the daughter of a landowner, and the community was founded in 1819.
 * Ironton – A location east of Brasher Iron Works in the northeastern part of Brasher at the junction of Smith Road and the New York-Ottawa Railroad (Abandoned).

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Brasher Falls–Winthrop, New York

Brasher Falls–Winthrop was a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,140. For the 2010 census, the area was counted as two separate CDPs: Brasher Falls (pop. 669) in the Town of Brasher and Winthrop (pop. 510) in the Town of Stockholm.

History
The Dr. Buck-Stevens House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Geography
Brasher Falls–Winthrop is located at 44.80167°N, -74.77806°W (44.801791, -74.778013).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.6 sqmi, of which, 4.5 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (2.41%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,140 people, 498 households, and 305 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 255.7 PD/sqmi. There were 542 housing units at an average density of 121.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.07% White, 0.53% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 498 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,505, and the median income for a family was $45,179. Males had a median income of $45,230 versus $23,421 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,263. About 3.7% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

A portion of the Town of Lawrence is adjacent to the community. Because the three towns come together here, the area is often referred to as "Tri-Town" and many organizations and businesses in the region bear that name. The community is a short distance to the Villages of Massena, Potsdam and Malone, where most people go for services and shopping. Canadian cities, Ottawa and Montreal and the Lake Placid- Adirondack region are also within an hour or two drive.

title: Brasher Falls–Winthrop, New York


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Clare, New York

Clare is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 105 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Clare is in the south-central part of the county and is south of the Village of Canton, the county seat.

History
The town of Clare, formed in 1880 from part of the town of Pierrepont, was the last town formed in the county. Madam De Stael, a French author, at one time invested in the town lands, on the advice of her friend Gouverneur Morris, while it was still part of Pierrepont.

A history in 1894 indicated that almost no business existed in the town, and there were no organized churches.

The Clare Town Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 97.3 sqmi, of which 96.6 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi (0.67%) is water.

The town is in the Adirondack Park, and two branches of the Grasse River flow through it.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 112 people, 46 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was 1.2 /mi2. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 1.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 95.54% white, 1.79% Native American, 0.89% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 46 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples] living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 female residents, there were 111.3 male residents. For every 100 female residents age 18 and over, there were 107.3 male residents.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Male residents had a median income of $25,625 versus $50,833 for female residents. The per capita income for the town was $14,453. There were 6.7% of families and 12.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 6.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Communities and locations in Clare

 * Brouses Corners – a location north of Clare village on County Road 27 (Clare Road).
 * Canton Farm – A location in the eastern part of Clare by the Grass River.
 * Clare – The hamlet of Clare is in the northwestern part of the town on County Road 27.
 * Clarksboro – A location south of Clare village in the eastern part of Clare.
 * Moores landing strip (1E8) – A small grass runway airport south of Clare village.
 * Newbridge – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Lampson Falls – A collection of waterfalls down a trail off of CR 27.

title: Clare, New York


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Clifton, New York

Clifton is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 675 at the 2020 census. The town takes its name from a mining company.

The Town of Clifton is in the southern part of the county, within the Adirondack Park.

History
The first settlers came to work at the Clifton Iron Mine circa 1866, which built its first iron furnace the same year.

The town was formed in 1868 from the Town of Pierrepont. The first town meeting was held in the office of the Clifton Iron Mine.

Early inhabitants arrived to work the local mines.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 150.4 sqmi, of which 135.1 sqmi is land and 15.2 sqmi (10.13%) is water.

Part of the southern town line is the border of Hamilton and Herkimer counties.

The Oswegatchie River flows through the town. Cranberry Lake, a large Adirondack lake occupies much of the eastern part of the town.

New York State Route 3 crosses the town as a major east–west highway.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 791 people, 323 households, and 215 families residing in the town. The population density was 5.9 /mi2. There were 775 housing units at an average density of 5.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 96.08% White, 1.52% Native American, 0.88% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 323 households, out of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,950, and the median income for a family was $38,875. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $23,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,619. About 13.1% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Clifton

 * Bear Mountain – An elevation southeast of Cranberry Lake village.
 * Benson Mines – A location in the southwestern part of the town that was one of the original settlements of the town.
 * Brown's Falls Reservoir – A reservoir located west of Newton Falls.
 * Buck Island – A small island in Cranberry Lake, southeast of Joe Indian Island.
 * Clarksboro – A former hamlet, site of the Clifton ore reduction mill, remains of which are still visible at Twin Falls.
 * Cooks Corners – A hamlet near the western town line, northwest of Cranberry Lake village, also referred to as the Windfall.
 * Cranberry Lake – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town, on the north shore of Cranberry Lake. The population is about 850. The community is on New York State Route 3.
 * Cranberry Lake – A lake on the east branch of the Oswegatchie River. It is the third largest lake in the Adirondack Park.
 * Dead Creek Flow – A part of Cranberry lake in the southwestern part of Clifton.
 * Joe Indian Island – An island of Cranberry Lake.
 * Lows Lake – The northwest part of the lake is in the southeastern corner of Clifton.
 * Newton Falls – A hamlet near the western part of the town on County Road 60.
 * Newton Falls Reservoir – A reservoir located east of Newton Falls.
 * Olmstead Pond – A lake located south of Cranberry Lake.
 * Star Lake – A hamlet and resort area in the southwestern part of the town on NY-3 and on the eastern shore of a lake also called Star Lake.

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Colton, New York

Colton is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 1,451 at the 2010 census. The town, originally named "Matildaville", is named after early settler Jesse Colton Higley.

Colton is in the southeastern part of the county, south of Potsdam.

History
The first land patents were issued in 1776. The first settlement took place in March 1824 near Colton village, in the northern part of the town, by Abel Brown and his son, James Brown. Saw mills were established on the Raquette River, in addition to a starch factory built in 1844.

Colton was organized in 1843 from part of the town of Parishville. Additional land from Parishville was added to Colton in 1851, and Colton was increased in 1876 from territory taken from the town of Hopkinton.

The Zion Episcopal Church and Rectory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. The Hepburn Library of Colton was added in 2012.

Education
Colton has one school district, Colton-Pierrepont Central School. The school had 390 students in 2022.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 254.9 sqmi, of which 242.1 sqmi is land and 12.8 sqmi  (5.04%) is water.

Colton is the largest town in St. Lawrence County, which in turn is the largest county in New York state. The southern town line is the border of Hamilton and Herkimer counties.

The Raquette River flows through the western part of the town. The town is in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Most of the town, the southern part, is inside the Adirondack Park.

New York State Route 56 intersects New York State Route 68 at Colton village. New York State Route 3 intersects NY-56 in the east-central part of the town at Sevey Corners.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,453 people, 604 households, and 405 families residing in the town. The population density was 6.0 people per square mile (2.3/km2). There were 1,163 housing units at an average density of 4.8 per square mile (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.17% White, 0.34% Native American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 604 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,875, and the median income for a family was $44,637. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $22,443 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,528. About 10.5% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Bertrand H. Snell, former US Congressman
 * A. Barton Hepburn (1846–1922), banker, politician, and philanthropist

Communities and locations in Colton

 * Barber Point – A location on the eastern shore of Cranberry Lake.
 * Brandy Brook – A location in the southwestern part of the town on New York State Route 3.
 * Burntbridge Pond – A pond located southwest of Massawepie Lake.
 * Carry Falls Reservoir – A reservoir in the northeastern part of Colton.
 * Church Pond – A lake located south of Stark. It is the source of the North Branch Grass River.
 * Colton – The hamlet of Colton is located at the junction of NY-56 and NY-68 by the Raquette River. The community, in the northwestern part of the town, is the location of the first settlement.
 * Colton Flow – A part of the Raquette River located south of Colton.
 * Cranberry Lake – A large lake near the southwestern town line, but only a small part of the lake is in Colton.
 * Granshue Club – A location south of Stark near the western town line.
 * Higley Flow State Park – A state park west of South Colton.
 * Hitchens Pond – A lake located on the eastern town line.
 * Irish Settlement – A hamlet near the town center on NY-56.
 * Leonard Pond – A pond north of Sevey.
 * Little Trout Pond – A pond located in the southwestern corner of the town, which is partially in the town of Piercefield.
 * Lows Lake – A lake partly in the southwestern corner of Colton.
 * Sevey – A hamlet in the central part of the town on NY-56
 * Sevey Corners – A location in the east-central part of the town on NY-3, south of Sevey.
 * Shurteff – A hamlet southwest of Sevey on NY-3.
 * South Colton – A hamlet in the northern part of the Town, south of the hamlet of Colton on NY-56. Sunday Rock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
 * South Colton Reservoir – A reservoir located northeast of South Colton.
 * Stark – A hamlet by the town line in the eastern part of Colton.
 * Stark Falls Reservoir – A reservoir south of Stark and north of Carry Falls Reservoir.
 * Stone Valley Recreational Area - A hiking and fishing area along the Raquette River, north of the hamlet of Colton.

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De Kalb, New York

DeKalb is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 2,375 at the 2020 census, down from 2,434 at the 2010 census. The town is named after American general Baron de Kalb, a German officer serving under George Washington.

The Town of DeKalb is in the southwest part of the county and is southwest of the Village of Canton.

History
Settlement began in June 1803, when the first settlement party arrived, led by Judge William Cooper of Cooperstown, New York.

The town was organized in 1806 from the town of Oswegatchie. DeKalb was one of the original ten towns of the county. In 1825, the part of DeKalb north west of Beaver Creek was taken to be part of the Town of DePeyster. In 1830, the Southeastern corner of DeKalb was made part of the Town of Hermon.

St. Regis and St. François Native Americans used to frequently visit the settlement on hunting expeditions.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 83.2 sqmi, of which 82.5 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi (0.82%) is water.

The Oswegatchie River flows through the western part of the town. Beaver Creek defines the northwestern town line.

U.S. Route 11 is a northeast–southwest highway in the south part of the town. New York State Route 812 intersects US-11 south of DeKalb village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,213 people, 792 households, and 582 families residing in the town. The population density was 26.8 PD/sqmi. There were 889 housing units at an average density of 10.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 98.19% White, 0.27% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 792 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,173, and the median income for a family was $37,463. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $23,050 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,742. About 11.4% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Clara Cleghorn Hoffman (1831–1908), temperance activist
 * Clarence Page Townsley, U.S. Army major general who served as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy.
 * Ozora Pierson Stearns (1831-1896), United States senator from Minnesota, born in DeKalb.

Communities and locations in DeKalb

 * Bigelow – A hamlet east of Richville on County Road 20.
 * Cooper Falls – A hamlet north of DeKalb village on NY-812.
 * DeKalb – The hamlet of DeKalb in the north part of the town on NY-812. The original name was Coopers Village or Williamstown, after Judge William Cooper, the father of James Fenimore Cooper, who organized the settlement of the town. The community was founded in 1803.
 * DeKalb Junction – A former railroad center in the town, located northeast of East De Kalb on US-11 at the intersection of County Road 17. Community growth began in 1862 with the establishment of a spur rail line to Ogdensburg.
 * East DeKalb – A hamlet southeast of DeKalb village, located on US-11. Was the economic center of this portion of the town before the establishment of DeKalb Junction.
 * Huckleberry Mountain – An elevation by the western town line.
 * Kendrew Corners – A location north of Cooper Falls on NY-812 on the western side of the Oswegatchie River; named for Thomas Kendrew.
 * Osbornville – A hamlet in the northwestern corner of the township on County Route 11.
 * Richville – The Village of Richville is in the southwestern part of the town, located on US-11.
 * Snowshoe Island – A location in the Oswegatchie River north of Richville.
 * Spooner Flat – A location in the southwestern part of DeKalb, northwest of Richville.
 * Stellaville – A hamlet at the eastern corner of DeKalb on County Road 17.

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De Peyster, New York

DePeyster is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 998 at the 2010 census. The name is taken from that of one of the land owners of the region, Frederic de Peyster, grandfather of John Watts de Peyster.

History
The town was first settled around 1802.

The town was established in 1825 from parts of the Towns of DeKalb and Oswegatchie. The town name was proposed to be "Stilwell" after prominent resident Smith Stilwell, but he declined on the grounds that "some one among the proprietors, might be willing to make the town a liberal present, for the privilege of giving it their name". Thus, a correspondence was opened with landowner Frederic de Peyster, whose name was ultimately chosen for the new town.

Notable people
Newton Martin Curtis, Medal of Honor recipient - born in the town and was a postmaster, brigadier general, and customs inspector.

Patty Ritchie, New York State Senator - raised in DePeyster.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.1 sqmi, of which 43.1 sqmi is land and 2.0 sqmi  (4.54%) is water.

The northeast town line is defined by the Oswegatchie River and the northwestern town line is defined by Black Lake. Mud Lake is a smaller lake in the southwest of the town. The southeastern town line is marked by Beaver Creek.

New York State Route 812 crosses the northern part of the town. New York State Route 184 is a northeast–southwest highway.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 936 people, 272 households, and 217 families residing in the town. The population density was 21.7 people per square mile (8.4/km2). There were 307 housing units at an average density of 7.1 per square mile (2.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.61% White, 1.07% African American, 0.11% Pacific Islander, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 272 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.2% 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 3.44 and the average family size was 3.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 37.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $31,500. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,667. About 24.5% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.0% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in DePeyster

 * DePeyster – The hamlet of DePeyster is in the northern part of the town on County Road 10.
 * Kokomo Corners – A locations west of DePeyster village on NY-184.
 * Lower Big Bay – A location on Black Lake.

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Fine, New York

Fine is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 1,512 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Judge John Fine, a businessman involved in settling the town.

The Town of Fine is in the southern part of the county, south of Canton.

The SUNY-ESF Ranger School is in the eastern part of the town.

The Griffin Memorial Forest is located in Fine.

History
The first settlement was begun by Elias Teall, who made a contract on October 24, 1823, with the proprietors of the east half of Scriba, and undertook to secure settlers on the tract. He built a mill on the east branch of the Oswegatchie and made some small improvements; but his undertaking failed. September 6, 1828, James C. Haile made a contract with the proprietors, and built a sawmill and a small grist mill on the Oswegatchie; he induced other settlers to come. In May 1833, he also left the town, his settlers having abandoned him. In February 1834, Arnasa I. Brown contracted with the owners for the Haile improvements and an additional tract of land, and in March of that year moved his family in; his nearest neighbors were ten miles away. A few others joined him, and by 1843 there were 43 or 44 voters.

The little hamlet of Fine is on the east branch of the Oswegatchie River about five miles southeast of South Edwards. It has been locally known as "Smithville" from William P. Smith, who was an early resident there.

The town was organized in 1849 from parts of the Towns of Pierrepont and Russell.

The Fine Town Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 169.4 sqmi, of which 167.1 sqmi is land and 2.3 sqmi  (1.36%) is water.

The town lies within the Adirondack Park.

The southern town line is the border of Lewis and Herkimer counties.

New York State Route 3, an east–west highway, crosses the town. New York State Route 58 intersects NY-3 near Fine village.

The east branch of the Oswegatchie River flows in a northwesterly direction from Cranberry Lake, through Fine.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,622 people, 667 households, and 452 families residing in the town. The population density was 9.7 people per square mile (3.7/km2). There were 1,137 housing units at an average density of 6.8 per square mile (2.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.29% White, 0.68% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 667 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,112, and the median income for a family was $38,618. Males had a median income of $38,043 versus $20,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,744. About 13.7% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Fine

 * Aldrich – A hamlet south of Coffin Mills.
 * Briggs – A  hamlet near the western town line, west of  Coffin Mills.
 * Coffins Mills – A hamlet southwest of Oswegatchie village.
 * Fine – The hamlet of Fine is in the northern part of the town by the east branch of the Oswegatchie River. It was originally known as "Smithville","Andersonville" and Sarahsburg from an early resident.
 * Flat Rock Reservoir – A reservoir located north of Lower Oswegatchie.
 * Inlet – A location west of Wanakena.
 * Jayville – A hamlet at the western town line, west of Briggs.
 * Long Lake – A lake located on the southern town line. Located east of Round Lake.
 * Lower Oswegatchie – A hamlet on NY-3, located in the eastern part of the town and north of Oswegatchie village.
 * Oswegatchie – A hamlet on NY-3, located in eastern part of the town. This settlement grew to importance as a railroad community.
 * Otter Pond – A lake located southeast of Star Lake.
 * Round Lake – A lake located near the southern town line.
 * Star Lake – A lake in the eastern part of the town.
 * Star Lake – A hamlet located on the eastern town line and east of Star Lake on NY-3. Most of the community is in the Town of Clifton. Star Lake is also the location for the Clifton-Fine Central School District.
 * Streeter Lake – A small lake located southeast of Star Lake.
 * Sucker Lake – A lake located east of Coffins Mills.
 * Wanakena – A hamlet located on County Road 61 on an arm of Cranberry Lake in the southeastern part of the town. It is the location of the SUNY-ESF Ranger School.

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Fowler, New York

Fowler is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 2,202 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Fowler is located on the southwestern border of the county and is southwest of Canton and southeast of Gouverneur.

History
Fowler was established in 1816, when it was formed from parts of the towns of Rossie and Russell. The first settler was Brigadier General James Haile, who purchased a square mile of land in June 1807. Construction of mills on the river began later that year, and a furnace began operating in 1833. Many families fled during the War of 1812, and rapid settlement only began in 1820.

It was named for Theodosius Fowler (1753–1841), a captain in the American Revolution and a local landowner. In 1827, part of Fowler was transferred to the Town of Edwards. Fowler lost more area to Pitcairn, New York in 1836. By 1870, the population of Fowler was 1,785.

In 1987, the Hollow Dam on the West Branch of the Oswegatchie River was constructed. It generates 900 kilowatts of power.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 60.7 sqmi, of which 59.5 sqmi is land and 1.2 sqmi (1.94%) is water.

The southern town line is the border of Jefferson and Lewis counties.

The Oswegatchie River flows across the northern part of the town.

New York State Route 58 intersects New York State Route 812 by Fowler village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,180 people, 811 households, and 616 families residing in the town. The population density was 36.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,020 housing units at an average density of 17.1 per square mile (6.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.27% White, 0.09% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 811 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,844, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $32,339 versus $20,521 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,322. About 9.6% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Fowler

 * Balmat – A hamlet south of Fowler village on County Road 24 and NY-812.
 * Fowler – The village of Fowler is centrally located in the town and is at the junction of Routes NY-58 and NY-812.
 * Emeryville – A hamlet northeast of Fowler village on County Road 22, on the bank of the Oswegatchie River.
 * Fullerville – A hamlet northeast of Balmat on County Road 24.
 * Hailesboro – A hamlet in the northwestern corner of the town on NY-58. It is named after early landowner Gen. James Haile.
 * Kellog Corners – A location southwest of Balmat on County Road 24 and south of Sylvia Lake.
 * Little York – A former community near Fowler village.
 * Pikes Corner – A hamlet at the western town line on County Road 5.
 * Sylvia Lake – A lake west of Balmat, once called "Lake Killarney."
 * West Fowler – A hamlet west of Fowler village on County Road 22.

title: Fowler, New York


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Heuvelton, New York

Heuvelton is a small rural, incorporated, village located in St. Lawrence County in the state of New York, United States. It is approximately 6 mi southeast of the city of Ogdensburg, in the Town of Oswegatchie. It is the only village in the town. Route 812 bisects the village, and is named State Street within the village boundaries. As of the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 714.

History
Prior to settlement, a Native American tribe called the "Oswegatchie" inhabited the local area. The settlement that became Heuvelton was originally named "Fordsburgh" after Nathan Ford, the man who has since become known as the "Father of St. Lawrence County". He is known to have established a second home in the village (principal home in Ogdensburg) and assisted in some of the area's early development. Early on, the location was also called "East Branch," in reference to its location on the east branch of the Oswegatchie River. The current name was assumed in 1832 to honor Jacob Van den Heuvel, an immigrant from The Netherlands, who invested in several extensive improvements including mill construction, marking the first notable economic growth in the early community.

The McCadam Cheese Company was founded in Heuvelton in 1876 by William McCadam. The Heuvelton packaging plant has closed.

Geography
The Oswegatchie River flows through the village, with approximately two-thirds of the village, including the commercial district, lying on the northwest bank.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.9 sqmi, of which 0.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (10.34%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 804 people, 313 households, and 213 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,042.5 PD/sqmi. There were 332 housing units at an average density of 430.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.39% White, 0.62% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 313 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 25.9% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $38,056. Males had a median income of $30,114 versus $20,982 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,276. About 11.3% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Heuvelton encourages tourism, and is a location to purchase locally made goods. There is a cheese producer in Heuvelton.

Arts and culture
Pickens Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Pickens General Store is located inside Pickens Hall, and sells local Amish-made goods and non-electric products. The three-story stone structure, built-in 1858 by John Pickens, had a former music hall on the third floor where the builder's twin granddaughters (Bessie and Jessie Pickens) once performed as opera singers under the stage name "The Abbot Sisters".

Education
Heuvelton Central School is a K-12 school that serves surrounding communities.

Infrastructure
A one-megawatt hydroelectric dam owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower is located in Heuvelton. Construction of a fish passage around the dam started in 2017

title: Heuvelton, New York


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Hopkinton, New York

Hopkinton is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 1,105 at the 2020 census and has a Population density of 5.9 square miles. The town is named for Roswell Hopkins, a pioneer settler and a government official.

The Town of Hopkinton is located in the Southeast corner of St. Law. Co., east of Parishville, north of Piercefield, south of Lawrence, northeast of Colton, southwest of Stockholm, and west of Franklin County. The town is located on the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.

History
The first recorded settlers arrived around 1802, becoming the fifth town in Saint Lawrence County. The town was named for founder Roswell Hopkins, and was first organized from part of Massena town March 2, 1805. This town was much larger than the present town, having lost territory on the formation of newer towns of the county, including: Russell (1807), Parishville (1814), Lawrence (1828), and Piercefield (1900) which towns were themselves partitioned as boundary adjustments were made over time. In February 1814, British Troops Raided the village and seized 300 barrels of flour of U.S. Gov.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 187.0 sqmi, of which 185.4 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi  (0.87%) is water.

The eastern town line is the border of Franklin County. Most of the town, the southern section, is inside the Adirondack Park. This part of New York was sometimes called the South Woods, and embraced the less developed areas of the Adirondack Mountains.

The St. Regis River flows through the northern part of the town.

New York State Route 11B and New York State Route 72 intersect near Hopkinton village. New York State Route 458 intersects NY-11B west of Nicholville.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,020 people, 390 households, and 287 families residing in the town. The population density was 5.5 people per square mile (2.1/km2). There were 639 housing units at an average density of 3.4 per square mile (1.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.82% White, 0.10% African American, 0.59% Native American, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 390 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,750, and the median income for a family was $34,205. Males had a median income of $32,125 versus $19,545 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,901. About 15.3% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.6% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

 * Catherineville – A hamlet near the western town line.
 * Fort Jackson – A hamlet by the northern town line, on County Road 49. It was founded circa 1814 by the construction of a mill on the St. Regis River.
 * Hopkinton – The hamlet of Hopkinton is in the northwestern part of the town, located on NY-11B at County Road 49. It was founded around 1803 by the construction of a mill by Roswell Hopkins. The Hopkinton Green Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
 * Lake Ozonia – A hamlet on the northern end of Lake Ozonia.
 * Nicholville – A hamlet on the northern town line, located on NY-11B at the junction of County Road 55. The community is primarily in the Town of Lawrence.

Points of interest

 * Amber Lake – A small lake in the southern part of Hopkinton.
 * Jordan Lake – A small lake in the southern part of the town.
 * Lake Ozonia – a lake by the eastern town line, inside the Adirondack Park, and originally called "Trout Lake."
 * Sylvan Falls – a segmented block waterfall with a 20 foot drop located on the St. Regis River West Branch.
 * Hopkinton Historical Museum – A restored Victorian house on the Village Green.
 * Hopkinton Library - The library in the Town of Hopkinton.

title: Hopkinton, New York


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Lawrence, St. Lawrence County, New York

Lawrence is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 1,715 at the 2020 census. The town is named after William Lawrence, an early land owner.

The Town of Lawrence is on the eastern border of the county and is east of Potsdam.

History
Settlers began arriving in the region shortly after 1800, but many left permanently to Vermont and New Hampshire during the War of 1812, leaving only five families in the town, who often survived off of venison due to difficulty reclaiming farmland at the time. A state road constructed through the region in 1827 helped renew settlement of Lawrence.

The town was formed in 1828 from parts of the Towns of Brasher and Hopkinton.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 47.7 sqmi, of which 47.7 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.06%) is water.

The eastern town line is the border of Franklin County.

Deer River flows from the south-east to the north-western part of the town, and the east branch of the St. Regis River flows across the southern part of the town.

U.S. Route 11 and New York State Route 11C are east–west highways. New York State Route 11B cuts across the southeastern corner of the town.

Noteworthy people

 * G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906–2000), botanist, geneticist and evolutionary biologist, was born in Lawrence.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,826 people, 649 households, and 390 families residing in the town. The population density was 38.3 pd/sqmi. There were 737 housing units at an average density of 15.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.48% White, 0.44% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

In 2000, there were 584 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% 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 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,715, and the median income for a family was $35,365. Males had a median income of $34,911 versus $22,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,402. About 12.9% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Lawrence

 * Coteys Corner – A hamlet located at the junction of Routes US-ll and NY-llC, west of Lawrenceville on US-11.
 * Deer River – A stream in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Fort Jackson – A hamlet, which is at County Roads 49 and 51 by the St. Regis River, is primarily in the Town of Hopkinton.
 * Laverys Corners – A location west of Lawrenceville on County Road 54 at the junction of County Road 55.
 * Lawrenceville – A hamlet by the junction of Routes US-11 and County Roads 54 and 55 is located in the eastern part of the town by the Deer River.
 * McEwens Corners – A hamlet west of Lawrenceville on Route 54.
 * Nicholville – A hamlet by the St. Regis River at the junction of NY-11B and County Road 55 in the southern part of the town so that a small part of the community is in the Town of Hopkinton. The settlement was originally called "Sodom."
 * North Lawrence – A hamlet on NY-11C and County Road 55 near the northern town line. It was first settled around 1827.
 * Taylors Corners – A hamlet east of Lawrenceville by the eastern town line.
 * Wagstaff Corners – A hamlet at the junction of County Roads 51 and 54 west of Lawrenceville.

title: Lawrence, St. Lawrence County, New York


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Lisbon, New York

Lisbon is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 4,102 at the 2010 census.

By some accounts, the town is named after Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. However, the 1810 US Census for the town shows its name as "Lisburn". This is the same as a city in Northern Ireland, adjacent to the capital of Belfast.

The Irish city is the more likely namesake, since Belfast was the birthplace of Alexander Macomb, a prosperous New York City merchant of Loyalist sympathies who was instrumental in land speculation in Northern New York. In 1791, he had purchased much of the territory along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, which the state had released for public sale after forced cession of the land by the Iroquois nations following United States independence in the American Revolution. With partners, Macomb sold the land for development. The Town of Lisbon is in the northern part of the county and is northwest of Canton.

History
The area along the St. Lawrence River had been occupied by Iroquoian peoples, as noted by early French explorers. They are thought to have been defeated by members of the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy who dominated the area of present-day New York state west of Albany. They preserved this area as hunting ground and conducted fur trading with French colonists along the river.

The first European-American settlers arrived around 1799. Many migrants arrived in the area from New England and were eager to buy land. Demand had risen during the American Revolution. Macomb and his partners believed that upstate New York was strategic for prosperous development, as they were depending on the growing trade with Canada across the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario.

Two factors worked against this: due to rising tensions with Great Britain, the US government passed the Embargo Act of 1807, prohibiting trade with Britain (and including the Canadian colonies. While smuggling across the lakes and rivers occurred, the act suppressed trade with Canada, as did the War of 1812 and restrictions afterward. The completion of the Erie Canal in 1824 shifted growth and development to the Great Lakes area, as it opened trade from that area through Central New York, connecting with the Hudson River and New York City. Migrant populations were drawn to the west.

The Town of Lisbon was the first town in the county; it was formed in 1801, before the county was established. The former Lisbon Railroad Depot, now operated as the town museum, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Also listed are the Lisbon Town Hall, the United Presbyterian Church, and the Hepburn Library of Lisbon. The Presbyterian Church, essentially the national church of Scotland, was a sign of settlement in the area by ethnic Scots-Irish people from Scotland and Ireland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 113.7 sqmi, of which 108.2 sqmi is land and 5.4 sqmi  (4.78%) is water. The northern town line is marked by the St. Lawrence River, which is the international border with Canada, the Province of Ontario.

The town borders Ogdensburg, New York at its northwest corner. New York State Route 37 and New York State Route 68 are highways that converge west of the town in Ogdensburg. NY-37 follows the south bank of St. Lawrence River in a northeasterly direction, and NY-68 runs southeasterly to Canton.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,047 people, 1,468 households, and 1,101 families residing in the town. The population density was 37.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,719 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.27% White, 0.12% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 1,468 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,772, and the median income for a family was $38,384. Males had a median income of $30,558 versus $25,525 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,784. About 7.5% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Rick Carlisle – Former NBA player and current coach of the Indiana Pacers
 * Newton Alonzo Wells (1852–1923) American visual artist and educator
 * Bill Wimble – racing driver

Communities and locations in the Town of Lisbon

 * Benedict Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River between Galop Island and the mainland.
 * Chimney Island – A small island in the St. Lawrence River north of Chimney Point.
 * Chimney Point – A projection into the St. Lawrence River and the location of the Ogdensburg Prescott International Bridge.
 * Flackville – A hamlet in the western part of the town on NY-68 at County Road 10.
 * Galop Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River, formerly called Isle au Gallaup by French colonists.
 * Galop Island State Park – A state park on Galop Island.
 * Gregory Corners – A location east of Lisbon village at the junction of County Roads 27 and 30.
 * Hague Crossing – A hamlet near the northeastern town line on County Road 30.
 * Lisbon – The hamlet of Lisbon is on County Road 10 (Lisbon Road) at the junction of County Road 27 (Morley-Lisbon Road) near the center of the town.
 * North Corners – A location north of Lisbon village at County Roads 27 and 28.
 * Pine Grove – A hamlet near the northeastern town line on County Road 28 at County Road 11.
 * Red Mills – A hamlet near the St. Lawrence River on NY-37, formerly known as Galloupville.
 * Sparrowhawk Point – A location on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River.

title: Lisbon, New York


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Louisville, New York

Louisville is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 3,145 at the 2010 census. The town is reportedly named after King Louis XIV of France, but is pronounced as "Lewis-ville."

The Town of Louisville is at the northern border of the county and is west of Village of Massena.

History
Nahum Wilson, originally from Peru, NY, and his family were the first to settle the area in April 1800.

The town was established in 1810 from part of the Town of Massena. Almost half of Louisville was lost to form the Town of Norfolk in 1823. Part of the lost territory was returned from the Town of Norfolk in 1844. An attempt to take part of Louisville for the Town of Massena in 1849 was rejected.

Early settlers frequently interacted with their Canadian neighbours (then British North America) and both would often cross the St. Lawrence River to meet. During the War of 1812, although they still had good relations with their neighbours, the men of Louisville formed a militia and elected Benjamin Daniels as their "high sergeant". The militia controlled traffic down the river, but were ordered to allow Native Americans to pass.

After the war, meetings between the residents and Canadians would still take place confidentially overnight.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 63.8 sqmi, of which 48.2 sqmi is land and 15.7 sqmi  (24.58%) is water.

The northern town line, which is delineated by the St. Lawrence River, is the international border with Canada, specifically the Province of Ontario. The Grasse River flows northeastward through the town.

New York State Route 37 is an east–west highway in the northern part of the town. New York State Route 131 is a short highway near the St. Lawrence River. New York State Route 37B diverges northward from NY-37 near the eastern town line. New York State Route 56 crosses the eastern part of Louisville and intersects NY-37 by the eastern town line.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,195 people, 1,279 households, and 892 families residing in the town. The population density was 66.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,437 housing units at an average density of 29.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.88% White, 0.3% African American, 0.97% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 1,279 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $139,125, and the median income for a family was $110,463. Males had a median income of $112,083 versus $75,855 for females. The per capita income for the town was $69,127. About 3.2% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Louisville

 * Bradford Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River, west of Wilson Hill Island.
 * Chase Mills – A hamlet at the western town line by the Grass River.
 * Coles Creek – A wide stream emptying into the St. Lawrence River by the northwestern part of the town.
 * Croil Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River at the northeastern corner of the town. This island was once called "Ile au Chamailles" and was later named "Baxters Island" and "Stacys Island."  It was not declared to be part the United States until 1818.
 * Dishaw – A hamlet by the southern town line.
 * Louisville – The hamlet of Louisville is in the western part of the town by the Grass River, near the junction of County Roads 36 and 39. It was previously called "Millerville."
 * Louisville Corner - A hamlet north of Louisville, located on NY-37 at the junction of NY-131.
 * Louisville Landing – A former port on the St. Lawrence River.
 * Nichols Hill Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River in the northwest of Louisville.
 * Richards Point – A location on the St. Lawrence River, north of Tucker Terrace.
 * Tucker Terrace – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town on Route 131, near the St. Lawrence River.
 * Wilson Hill Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River, west of Bradford Island.

title: Louisville, New York


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Macomb, New York

Macomb is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 906 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Alexander Macomb, who once owned much of northern New York as Macomb's Purchase.

The Town of Macomb is in the northwestern part of the county and is northwest of Gouverneur.

History
The first settlers of the region arrived after 1810, though early farmsteads had traces of trench enclosures and hearths, suggesting previous Native American settlement of the area.

The town was formed in 1841 from parts of the Towns of Gouverneur and Morristown. In 1842, a small part of the Town of Hammond was added to Macomb.

Mining was an early industrial activity in Macomb, with the St. Lawrence Lead Mining Company having been based nearby.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 63.2 sqmi, of which 61.2 sqmi is land and 1.9 sqmi  (3.07%) is water.

The northwestern part of the town borders Black Lake, which defines the northern town line. The southeastern town line is defined by Beaver Creek.

New York State Route 58 is a north–south highway, which intersects New York State Route 184 at Popes Mills.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 846 people, 310 households, and 226 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.8 people per square mile (5.3/km2). There were 864 housing units at an average density of 14.1 per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.75% White, 1.06% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 310 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 19.0% 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 2.73 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,115, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $18,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,526. About 11.9% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 20.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Macomb

 * Apple Island – A small island at the southwestern end of Black Lake.
 * Booths Island – A small island in Black Lake near the northwestern part of Macomb.
 * Brasie Corners – A hamlet on NY-58 in the southern part of the town.
 * Fish Creek Wildlife Management Area – A conservation area south of Black Lake.
 * Grindstone Bay – A bay at the southwestern end of Black Lake.
 * Hickory Lake – A lake in the eastern corner of the town.
 * Jennies Island – A small island in Black Lake near the northwestern part of Macomb.
 * Mitchell Bay – A small bay on Black Lake near the northwestern part of Macomb.
 * Pierces Corners – A location near the southeastern town line at County Roads 7 and 10.
 * Pleasant Lake – A lake in the southern part of the town, south of Brasie Corners.
 * Pope Mills – A hamlet in the northern part of the town at the junction of NY-58 and 184. The community name is from settler Timothy Pope.
 * Ruby Corner – A hamlet near the northwestern town line on NY-58, south of Black Lake.
 * Upper Big Bay – A small bay on Black Lake.
 * Yellow Lake – The eastern end of the lake is at the western town line.

title: Macomb, New York


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Madrid, New York

Madrid is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York. The population was 1,735 at the time of the 2010 census. The town is named after the capital of Spain. Madrid is in the northern part of the county, north of Canton.

Madrid-Waddington Central School serves the town of Madrid, but outside the population center.

History
Madrid was first settled around 1801. The town was one of the four original towns created along with the county in 1802. It was formed from the town of Lisbon. The south part of Madrid was lost to form the town of Potsdam in 1806. The town gave up territory for the new town of Waddington in 1859.

During the War of 1812, Madrid, due to its proximity to Canada, developed a town militia, the "South Madrid Militia". Madrid was raided by the Canadians in February 1814.

After a more diverse economy, including mining and logging, the primary industry became farming, and the commercial presence is solely to support the residents.

The First Congregational Church of Madrid was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 53.6 sqmi, of which 52.9 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi (1.25%) is water.

The Grasse River flows through the town and through the hamlet of Madrid. Brandy Brook flows through the northwestern part of Madrid.

Madrid hamlet lies approximately halfway between the towns of Potsdam and Waddington along New York State Route 345. Madrid is home to the Madrid Golf Course, a nine-hole public golf course located on County Route 14 near the heart of Madrid hamlet. New York State Route 310 is an east–west highway passing south of the hamlet.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,828 people, 638 households, and 458 families residing in the town. The population density was 34.5 PD/sqmi. There were 763 housing units at an average density of 14.4 per square mile (5.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.43% White, 1.37% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 638 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,309, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $32,120 versus $23,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,720. About 14.4% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Madrid

 * Allen Corners – A location in the eastern part of the town on NY-310.
 * Chamberlain Corners – A location in the northeastern part of Madrid on County Road 44 by the Grasse River.
 * Chipman – A hamlet by the northwestern town line.
 * Cogswell Corners – A location northwest of Madrid village on County Road 31.
 * Dixon Corners – A location in the eastern part of the town on NY-310.
 * Madrid – The hamlet of Madrid was known, before 1826, as "Roberts Mills", "Grass River Falls", and "Columbia Village". This is the principal community in the town and is on the north bank of the Grass River.
 * Madrid Springs – A hamlet southwest of Madrid village on County Road 14.
 * St. Lawrence State Forest – A conservation area in the eastern part of Madrid.
 * Smiths Corners – A location northeast of Madrid village on County Road 14.
 * Turnbull Corner – A hamlet north of Madrid village on NY-345.

Notable people

 * Ellsworth Burnett, politician in Wisconsin
 * Matt Curley, college ice hockey coach
 * George Z. Erwin, politician
 * Charles C. Montgomery, politician
 * James F. Pierce, lawyer and politician
 * Oliver S. Powell, farmer, miller, and merchant
 * Cyrus Walbridge, politician and 28th mayor of St. Louis

title: Madrid, New York


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Norwood, New York

Norwood is a village located in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 1,560. The village is located partly in two towns, Potsdam and of Norfolk, and located is east of the village of Potsdam.

History
The community was known early in its history as "Raquetteville." Norwood as it is known today, grew out of the shadows of Potsdam, New York in the 1870s. In 1871 this growing Potsdam hamlet became the village of Potsdam Junction. Villagers later wanted to further distinguish their municipality from the town through renaming; the first proposal was to call is Baldwin, but that was rejected due to a post office of that name. On April 15, 1875, Norwood was selected. The mayor of Norwood is currently Tim Levison.

The Benjamin Gordon Baldwin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Geography
Norwood is located at 44°44'54" north, 74°59'50" west (44.748416, -74.997269).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.3 sqmi, of which 2.1 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  is water. The total area is 8.41% water.

The village straddles the Raquette River.

North–south highway, New York State Route 56 (North/South Main Street) passes through the center of the village. County Road 35 enters the village from the west, and County Road 48 joins NY-56 just south of the village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,685 people, 685 households, and 446 families residing in the village. The population density was 814.1 PD/sqmi. There were 750 housing units at an average density of 362.4 /sqmi, of which 685 were occupied. The racial makeup of the village was 98.46% white, .36% African American, .42% Native American, .53% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, .12% from other races, and .12% from two or more races. .65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 685 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. Males make up 49.4% of the population while females make up the other 50.6%.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,150, and the median income for a family was $43,068. Male full-time, year-round workers had a median income of $36,187 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,063. 11.6% of the population and 62.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

The Brass Firemen
The Norwood Brass Firemen is a brass band composed primarily of volunteer firemen, founded by Fred Morgan in 1945. The band has played in front of numerous audiences ever since.

In 1979 the band was invited to play in Albany, New York, and was telecast across the state.

In 1980, the band was invited by former Congressman David O’Brien Martin to play in Washington, DC on the Capitol steps and also at the Lincoln Memorial.

In 1982 the band was invited back to Washington DC to play for then First Lady Nancy Reagan.

The band played on and performed at the International Luge event held in Lake Placid, New York, in 1983. The band as usual drew notice while performing, this time from the US Olympic Committee (USOC), and was invited to play at the 1984 Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. The Brass Firemen would be the Official USA Band in the Opening Ceremonies for the 1984 Winter Olympic Games.

The Brass Firemen play a mix of New Orleans style jazz, military, and traditional marching band standards, affectionately referred to by the band members as, "Dixieland jazz, North Country style."

title: Norwood, New York