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Norway, New York

Norway is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 762 at the 2010 census. The town is located in the central part of the county and is northeast of Utica.

The town borders the Adirondack Park.

History
The town was permanently settled around 1787 after an abandoned effort in 1786.

Norway was formed in 1792 from the town of Herkimer immediately after the creation of Herkimer County. Norway was originally a very large town, and it was subsequently broken up, directly or indirectly, into about 36 new towns in several bordering counties. In Herkimer County, the towns of Fairfield (1796), Russia (1806), Ohio (1823), Wilmurt (now defunct), and Webb (1836) were made by dividing Norway. Part of Newport was taken from Norway in 1806. The creation of Oneida County, Lewis County, Clinton County, Hamilton County, and St. Lawrence County from Herkimer County accounts for the remaining towns derived from Norway.

In 1825, the town's population was 1,168.

Because of poor soil conditions, early farmers eventually turned to raising dairy herds. By 1887, there were six cheese factories in Norway.

The former Baptist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.8 km2, of which 92.1 km2 are land and 0.7 km2, or 0.76%, are water.

New York State Route 8 crosses the northwestern part of Norway.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 711 people, 247 households, and 185 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.0 people per square mile (7.7/km2). There were 311 housing units at an average density of 8.7 per square mile (3.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.02% White, 0.14% Asian, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 247 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,719, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $23,846 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,396. About 6.3% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * David Legge Brainard, United States Army officer and explorer
 * Charles S. Millington, politician
 * Archibald Nichols, politician
 * George R. Vincent, politician

Communities and locations in Norway

 * Black Creek Reservoir – A reservoir in the northern part of the town.
 * Dairy Hill – An elevation in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Gray – A hamlet near the northern town line on County Road 48.
 * Hurricane – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town on NY-8.
 * Norway (hamlet) – The hamlet of Norway is near the center of the town.

title: Norway, New York


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Ohio, New York

Ohio is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,002 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the state of Ohio. The town is in the northern part of the county and northeast of Utica. Part of Ohio is within the Adirondack Park.

History
The town of Ohio was established as the town of West Brunswick in 1823 from part of the town of Norway. The name was changed to Ohio in 1836. Ohio was increased by some of the now-defunct town of Wilmurt, which itself had been partly formed with territory from Ohio and the town of Russia in 1836. Wilmurt was once the largest town in New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 796.6 km2, of which 780.5 km2 are land and 16.1 km2, or 2.02%, are water.

The eastern town line is the border of Hamilton County, and the western town line is the border of Oneida County.

West Canada Creek, a tributary of the Mohawk River, crosses the town from east to west, entering the Hinckley Reservoir near the western town border. The South Branch of the Moose River, part of the St. Lawrence River watershed, crosses the northern end of the town from east to west.

New York State Route 8 is a north–south highway in Ohio. New York State Route 365 runs along the north side of West Canada Creek before intersecting NY-8.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 922 people, 349 households, and 255 families residing in the town. The population density was 3.0 people per square mile (1.2/km2). There were 974 housing units at an average density of 3.2 per square mile (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.96% White, 0.54% African American, 1.41% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 349 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,813, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $22,153 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,641. About 18.7% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 30.7% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and inhabited locations

 * Atwell – A hamlet in the center of the town, located at the southern end of North Lake, named for local hermit Atwell Martin.
 * Bull Hill – A hamlet in the southeastern corner of the town on County Road 129.
 * Gray – A hamlet on the southern town line.
 * Nobleboro – A hamlet on NY Route 8 near the Hamilton County border.
 * North Wilmurt – A hamlet in the west-central part of the town.
 * Ohio – A hamlet on NY-8 in the south-central part of the town. It was formerly called "Ohio City" and "Dutch Settlement."
 * Wilmurt Corners – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town, south of Route 8, located on County Road 69.

Geographical and similar locations

 * Ash Ridge – An elevation located west of Forty Mountain.
 * Breezy Knoll – An elevation located north of Bull Hill.
 * Canachagala Lake – A lake located on the western town line, Partially in the Town of Webb.
 * Canachagala Mountain – A mountain located east of Canachagala Lake.
 * Chub Pond – A lake located northwest of North Wilmurt.
 * Cool Mountain – A mountain located southeast of Atwell.
 * Finn Hill – An elevation located northwest of North Wilmurt.
 * Forest Lodge – A location at the eastern end of Honnedaga Lake.
 * Fort Noble Mountain – An elevation located northeast of Nobleboro. Partially in the Town of Morehouse.
 * Forty Mountain – An elevation located north of Party Hill.
 * Golden Stair Mountain – An elevation located north of Atwell.
 * Green Lake – A lake located north of Atwell.
 * Hedgehog Mountain – An elevation located northeast of Bull Hill.
 * Herkimer County High Point – An elevation that is the highest point in Herkimer County.
 * Herkimer Landing – A location at the southeastern end of Honnedaga Lake.
 * Higley Mountain – An elevation located northeast of Atwell.
 * Hinckley Reservoir – A reservoir on the southern town line.
 * Honnedaga – A historic location in the town.
 * Honnedaga Lake – A lake in the northern part of Ohio.
 * Horn Lake – A lake located north of Forest Lodge.
 * Ice Cave Mountain – A mountain located east of Canachagala Lake.
 * Lawson Top – An elevation located north-northeast of Wilmurt.
 * Limekiln Lake – A lake partly in Ohio, in the northwestern corner.
 * Little Salmon Lake – A lake located east of the hamlet of Atwell.
 * Little Woodhull Lake – A lake located west of the hamlet of Atwell.
 * McCauley Mountain – An elevation located north of Wilmurt.
 * McIntosh Bridge – A historic location in the town.
 * North Lake – A lake near the northern town line, northwest of South Lake.
 * Panther Mountain – A mountain located north of Atwell.
 * Party Hill – An elevation located east-northeast of Ohio.
 * Pico Mountain – An elevation located northeast of Atwell.
 * Raymond Hills – A set of elevations located south of Honnedaga Lake.
 * Round Mountain – An elevation located north-northeast of Wilmurt.
 * South Lake – A lake southwest of Honnedaga Lake.
 * Stink Lake Mountain – A mountain located northeast of Atwell.
 * Stone Dam Lake – A lake located northwest of North Wilmurt.
 * Stone Dam Mountain – An elevation located northwest of North Wilmurt.
 * Sugarloaf Mountain – An elevation located north of North Lake.
 * Twin Lakes – Two small lakes located northeast of North Wilmurt.
 * Twin Lakes
 * Woodin Corners – A location near the southern town line.

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Poland, Herkimer County, New York

Poland is a village in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 508 at the 2010 census.

Poland is on the border shared by the towns of Newport and Russia. The village is 16 mi north of the county seat in Herkimer and is 14 mi northeast of Utica. Poland Central School has roughly 500 students from grades pre-k through 12th grade.

History
Poland was briefly called "Maple Valley" and "Russia Flats" when it was first settled around 1800 on land owned by Samuel Wright. The first post office, established in 1838 in the hotel at the corner of Main and Case streets, was known as "Danielsville", after Nahum Daniels, who owned a large amount of land in the village. The first postmaster, Joseph Benchley, soon changed the name because of the confusion with Dansville in western New York. The simplest explanation for the name "Poland" is that the village is adjacent to and southwest of Russia, New York, just like Poland in Europe. It is the only U.S. place called Poland to be named after the country, the rest are named after people or are of obscure origin. In 2019, Poland Central School caught on fire from a wiring issue in the basement.

In 1869 there were 200 residents and approximately 60 buildings. By the 1880s there was a church, store, hotels, grist- and sawmill, tannery sash and blind factory, wagon shop, two blacksmith shops, cheese box factory, cabinet shop, and a bootjack and ladder manufacturer. House building was booming.

Poland had a stop on the Herkimer, Newport and Poland Railway.

By 1906, there were more than 150 buildings even after two disastrous fires.

Poland was incorporated May 10, 1890, with Charles Bowen as the first President (mayor).

Geography
Poland is located in western Herkimer County at 43.22611°N, -75.06139°W (43.226178, −75.061521). Slightly more than half the village lies in the southern corner of the town of Russia, while the rest of the village extends south into the northwestern corner of the town of Newport.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.42 sqkm, of which 0.02 sqkm, or 1.15%, are water. West Canada Creek, a tributary of the Mohawk River, forms the southwestern boundary of the village. Poland is at the junction of Routes NY-8 (Cold Brook Street) and NY-28 (Main Street).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 451 people, 192 households, and 126 families residing in the village. The population density was 842.2 PD/sqmi. There were 202 housing units at an average density of 377.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.67% White, 0.22% African American, 2.66% Asian, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $45,455. Males had a median income of $27,426 versus $22,159 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,938. About 8.5% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Russia, New York

Russia is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,269 at the 2020 census, down from 2,587 in 2010. The town is located in the northwestern part of the county and is northeast of Utica.

The northern part of the town is in the Adirondack Park.

History
The town of Norway was organized in 1792. The town of Russia – called Union until 1808 – was formed from the town of Norway in 1806. In 1836, part of Russia, along with part of the town of Ohio, was used to form the now-defunct town of Wilmurt. As of 1875, the main "industrial pursuits" of Russia were cheesemaking and buttermaking, while the primary farm products (besides flint corn, buckwheat etc) were maple sugar, apples, potatoes, and oats. When the town of Webb was formed in 1896, much of Wilmurt was transferred to Webb with the rest returned to Ohio.

In 1865, the population of Russia was 2,030.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 156.5 sqkm, of which 147.5 sqkm are land and 9.0 sqkm, or 5.72%, are water. Hinckley Reservoir, an impoundment on West Canada Creek, crosses the north-central part of the town. West Canada Creek forms the western boundary of the town (the border with Oneida County, south of the reservoir.

New York State Route 8 and New York State Route 28 converge at Poland village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,487 people, 993 households, and 707 families residing in the town. The population density was 44.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,252 housing units at an average density of 22.1 per square mile (8.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.75% White, 0.32% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 993 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 23.1% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,588, and the median income for a family was $40,847. Males had a median income of $29,798 versus $20,968 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,563. About 12.1% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Russia

 * Buck Hill – An elevation located north of Poland.
 * Cold Brook – The village of Cold Brook is east of Poland village on NY-8.
 * Gang Mills – A former community in the northwestern part of the town. The name is from the large number of lumber mills once located in the settlement.
 * Grant – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town, on Black Creek, south of the Hinckley Reservoir on County Road 184.
 * Gravesville – A hamlet west of Russia village, located on Gravesville Road (County Road 242). It is named after William Graves, an early settler.
 * Hinckley Reservoir – An impoundment on West Canada Creek in the northern part of the town.
 * Northwood – A hamlet on the western town line north of the Hinckley Reservoir.
 * Pardeeville Corners – A location southeast of Grant.
 * Poland – The village of Poland is at the southern town line by West Canada Creek at the junction of NY-8 and NY-28.
 * Russia Corners – The hamlet of Russia is in the south-central part of the town, north of Poland at the junction of County Route 47 (Military Rd), County Route 133 (Russia Rd), and Beecher Road. The Russia Corners Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
 * Sand Hill – An elevation located just northeast of the village of Cold Brook off NY Route 8. Sand Hill is 1542 ft above sea level.
 * Trenton Falls – A hamlet at the western town line on County Road 247.
 * Wheelertown – A hamlet in the northern part of Russia, located on Wheelertown Road.

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Salisbury, Herkimer County, New York

Salisbury is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,958 at the 2010 census. The town is on the eastern edge of the county, north of the city of Little Falls. The northern part of the town is in the Adirondack Park.

History
Salisbury contains parts of the Jerseyfield Patent of 1770. The town was formed in 1797 from the town of Palatine while in Montgomery County. Salisbury was annexed to Herkimer County in 1817.

The population of Salisbury in 1865 was 2,123.

The Augustus Frisbie House, Salisbury Center Covered Bridge, and Salisbury Center Grange Hall are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The covered bridge is celebrated by the annual Covered Bridge Day town festival.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 280.2 sqkm, of which 278.1 sqkm are land and 2.2 sqkm, or 0.77%, are water.

The northern town line is the border of Hamilton County, and the eastern town line is the border of Fulton County. East Canada Creek marks the southeastern town line.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,953 people, 689 households, and 507 families residing in the town. The population density was 18.2 people per square mile (7.0/km2). There were 926 housing units at an average density of 8.6 per square mile (3.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.36% White, 0.15% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 689 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,469, and the median income for a family was $36,384. Males had a median income of $26,314 versus $18,594 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,642. About 8.4% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Adelbert Bleekman, former Wisconsin state senator
 * Walter S. Greene, former Wisconsin state senator
 * Hamilton Ward Sr., former US congressman
 * Linus Yale Jr., mechanical engineer, inventor of the Pin-Tumbler Lock and founder of Yale Lock Co.

Communities and locations in Salisbury

 * Burrell Corners – A location southwest of Salisbury village.
 * Curtis – A hamlet north of Salisbury village.
 * Diamond Hill – An elevation located northwest of Salisbury.
 * Emmonsburg – A location at the eastern town line.
 * Fairview Corners – A location west of Irondale.
 * Hedgehog Mountain – An elevation located north-northeast of Salisbury Center.
 * Irondale – A hamlet north of Salisbury Center.
 * Ives Hollow – A hamlet north of Salisbury village.
 * Jerseyfield Mountain – An elevation located north of Oak Mountain.
 * Oak Mountain – An elevation located northwest of Stratford.
 * Paper Mill Corners – A hamlet northwest of Salisbury village.
 * Poplar Knoll – An elevation located north-northeast of Salisbury Center.
 * Salisbury – The hamlet of Salisbury is located on Route 29.
 * Salisbury Center – A hamlet east of the hamlet of Salisbury on Route 29.
 * Shed Corners – A location in the southeastern corner of the town.
 * Spruce Lake – A small lake northwest of Salisbury village.
 * The Pinnacle – An elevation located northeast of Salisbury Center.
 * Woods Corners – A location east of Irondale.

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Schuyler, New York

 * There is also a Schuyler County, New York.

Schuyler is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 3,420 at the 2010 census. The town is in the western part of Herkimer County and is east of Utica.

History
The area was first settled circa 1765. The town of Schuyler was formed in 1792 from part of the town of Herkimer. In 1797, part of Schuyler was taken to form the newer town of Trenton. Schuyler was further reduced in 1798 to form the town of Deerfield (Oneida County) and in 1806 to form the town of Newport.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Schuyler has a total area of 104.2 km2, of which 103.3 km2 are land and 0.9 km2, or 0.89%, are water.

The western town line is the border of Oneida County, and the southern town line is marked by the Mohawk River.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) and the Erie Canal pass across the southern part of the town, and the Schuyler Travel Plaza is on the westbound side of the Thruway within the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,385 people, 1,418 households, and 937 families residing in the town. The population density was 85.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,541 housing units at an average density of 38.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% White, 0.50% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 1,418 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,375, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $30,078 versus $22,407 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,205. About 6.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Schuyler, New York

 * Baker Corners – A hamlet north of West Schuyler
 * Carey Corners – A location in the northeastern corner of the town
 * East Schuyler – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town
 * Johnson Corners – A location northwest of East Schuyler
 * Minott Corners – A location near the eastern town line, north of Johnson Corners
 * Sheaf Corners – A location northwest of Johnson Corners
 * West Schuyler – A hamlet on Route 5 in the southwestern corner of the town
 * Windfall – A location northeast of Baker Corners

title: Schuyler, New York


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Stark, New York

Stark is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 757 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Revolutionary War general John Stark.

The town of Stark is in the eastern part of Herkimer County.

History
Settlement took place before 1775, but many residents departed during the Revolutionary War. The town was established from part of the town of Danube in 1828.

Notable people

 * Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings bought property in Van Hornesville to obtain background for her novel, The Sojourner, and spent time there every year up to her death.
 * Ray V. Pierce, former US congressman
 * Owen D. Young, founder of the Radio Corporation of America, was a lifelong resident of Van Hornesville.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 82.5 km2, of which 6520 sqm, or 0.01%, are water.

The eastern town line is the border of Montgomery County, and the southern town line is the border of Otsego County.

Otsquago Creek, a tributary of the Mohawk River, flows across the town from southwest to northeast.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 767 people, 286 households, and 215 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.3 people per square mile (9.4/km2). There were 334 housing units at an average density of 10.6 per square mile (4.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.09% White, 0.39% African American, 0.39% Pacific Islander, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,518, and the median income for a family was $34,545. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,128. About 14.1% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Stark

 * Cramer Corners – A location near the northern town line.
 * Deck – A hamlet west of Smith Corners.
 * Smith Corners – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Starkville – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town on Route 80.
 * Van Hornesville – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Willse Four Corners – A location near the southern town line.

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Warren, New York

 * There is also a Warren County, and a hamlet of Warren.

Warren is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,143 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Joseph Warren, who was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Warren is in the south part of Herkimer County. US 20 passes across the town.

History
The area was first settled prior to 1776. The town of Warren was created in 1796 from the town of German Flatts. In 1812, part of Warren was used to form the newer town of Columbia. The population of Warren in 1865 was 1,611. Sunset Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 98.7 km2, of which 97.9 km2 are land and 0.8 km2, or 0.84%, are water. The town is northeast of Canadarago Lake and Richfield Springs. The southern and eastern town lines are the border of Otsego County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,136 people, 390 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 29.8 PD/sqmi. There were 440 housing units at an average density of 11.5 per square mile (4.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.10% White, 0.62% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 390 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,548, and the median income for a family was $39,118. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $19,297 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,840. About 8.5% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Warren

 * Crains Corners – A location east of Jordanville.
 * Cullen – A location south of Jordanville. The Church of the Good Shepherd was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
 * Harter Hill – An elevation located north of Jordanville.
 * Holy Trinity Monastery – A Russian orthodox monastery near Jordanville.
 * Jordanville – The hamlet of Jordanville is in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Kingdom – A hamlet at the town line, northwest of Jordanville; partially in the Town of Columbia.
 * Maumee Swamp – A swamp located north of Weaver Lake.
 * Merry Hill – An elevation located northeast of the hamlet of Warren.
 * Mud Lake – A small lake located southeast of Crains Corners.
 * Murray Hill – An elevation located north of Crains Corners.
 * Warren – The hamlet of Warren is in the southeastern part of the town on Route 20. It was previously called "Little Lakes."
 * Weatherby Pond – A pond located west-northwest of the hamlet of Warren.
 * Weaver Lake – A small lake northwest of Warren village.
 * Young Lake – A small lake south of Warren village.

Notable person

 * Roxalana Druse, who was convicted of murdering her husband, William Druse, with the help of her daughter and nephew. Mrs. Druse was executed in 1887 by hanging.

title: Warren, New York


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Webb, New York

Webb is the northernmost town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,807.

It is named after William Seward Webb, president of the Raquette Lake Transportation Company, the Fulton Chain Railway Company, Fulton Navigation Company, and the Mohawk and Malone Railway. The railroads in Webb were instrumental in opening the Adirondacks to the tourism rush of the mid-to-late 19th century. The Adirondack Railroad will resume tourist passenger service through the town in 2022: 41 years since the last train ran beyond Big Moose, NY.

History
Attempts were made to settle Webb circa 1800 and 1811, but both efforts failed. The first permanent settlers arrived in approximately 1837.

In 1836, the town of Wilmurt was formed from parts of the towns of Ohio and Russia. Only the south part of Wilmurt was heavily settled. Webb was formed from the northern part of the now-defunct town of Wilmurt in 1896. Part of Wilmurt was returned to the town of Ohio.

When Dr. Webb's Mohawk and Malone Railway reached the town in 1892, it precipitated twenty years of prosperity from lumbering and tourism.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1254.3 km2, of which 1171.4 km2 are land and 82.9 km2, or 6.61%, are water. Webb has the most land area of any town in New York State, although Brookhaven covers a larger area when including water.

Webb is in the Adirondack Park. One end of the Fulton Chain Lakes is located in the town. New York State Route 28 crosses the southern part of the town from west to east, passing through the communities of Old Forge and Thendara.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,912 people, 845 households, and 534 families residing in the town. The population density was 4.2 people per square mile (1.6/km2). There were 3,833 housing units at an average density of 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% White, 0.68% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 845 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,541, and the median income for a family was $43,516. Males had a median income of $30,906 versus $20,398 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,910. About 4.5% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Settlements

 * Big Moose – A hamlet on County Route 1 west of Big Moose Lake.
 * Bisby Lodge – A historic location.
 * Brandreth – A location near the eastern town border.
 * Beaver River – A location the south side of Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Camp Rondaxe – A location near the junction of Routes NY-28 and 93.
 * Carter Station – A historic location.
 * Eagle Bay – A hamlet on the northern side of Fourth Lake at the junction of Routes 1 and 28.
 * Keepawa – A hamlet by the eastern town line.
 * Little Rapids – A location at the eastern end of the Stillwater Reservoir.
 * McKeever – A hamlet on Route 28 at the western town border.
 * Minnehaha – A hamlet near the western side of the town, east of McKeever on Route 28.
 * Moshier Falls – A hamlet on the western border of the town with Lewis County.
 * Mountain Lodge – A location on Route 118 southeast of Old Forge.
 * Old Forge – A hamlet on Route 28. Old Forge often records the lowest winter temperatures in New York. Old Forge is the principal community in the region, and, along with the adjacent community Thendara, forms an extensive business district.
 * Stillwater – A hamlet by Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Thendara – A hamlet on Route 28 immediately to the west of Old Forge.
 * Woods Lake – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.

Geographical features

 * Bald Mountain – An elevation located northeast of Old Forge.
 * Bear Lake – A lake located east of Otter Lake.
 * Bear Pond – A lake north of Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Beaver Dam Pond – A lake located east of Witchhopple Lake.
 * Big Otter Lake – A lake located west of Old Forge on the border of Lewis County.
 * Bisby Lodge – A bench located northeast of Trusty Mountain.
 * Bottle Mountain – An elevation located northeast of Old Forge.
 * Bubb Lake – A lake located west of Eagle Bay.
 * Cage Lake – A lake located on the northern town border.
 * Clear Lake – A lake located north of Witchhopple Lake.
 * Evergreen Lake – A lake located northeast of Stillwater.
 * Fernow Mountain – An elevation located east of Old Forge.
 * Flatrock Mountain – An elevation located northeast of Minnehaha.
 * Fourth Lake – A large lake shared with Hamilton County. Fourth Lake is actually the last part of a larger lake with each section having an ordinal designation. This system is the Fulton Chain Lakes.
 * Gull Lake – A lake located south of McKeever on the southern town line. The lake is partially in the town of Ohio.
 * Gull Lake – A lake located north-northeast of Little Rapids.
 * Gull Lake – A lake located southwest of Minnehaha.
 * Independence Lake – A lake located west of Carter Station.
 * Jones Mountain – An elevation located east of Minnehaha.
 * Lake Rondaxe – A lake located east of Carter Station.
 * Little Moose Lake – A lake located southeast of Old Forge.
 * Little Moose Mountain – A mountain located southeast of Old Forge.
 * Little Roundtop – An elevation located east of Jones Mountain.
 * Little Safford Lake – A lake located southeast of Carter Station.
 * McCauley Mountain – A mountain located south of Old Forge.
 * Middle Branch Lake – A lake west of the hamlet of Thendara near the western town border.
 * Middle Settlement Lake – A lake west of the hamlet of Thendara, south of Middle Branch Lake.
 * Moose River Mountain – An elevation located northeast of Minnehaha.
 * Moshier Reservoir – A Reservoir west of Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Moss Lake – A small lake located northwest of Eagle Bay.
 * Moulin Mountain – An elevation located north of Old Forge.
 * Neejer Hill – An elevation located south of Minnehaha.
 * Nelson Lake – A lake located south of the hamlet of Minnehaha.
 * Nicks Lake – A lake located south of Old Forge.
 * Odor Pond – A small pond located north of Salmon Lake.
 * Old Forge Pond – A small lake located by Old Forge.
 * Panther Mountain – An elevation located southeast of Old Forge. Partially in the Town of Ohio.
 * Panther Mountain – An elevation located north of Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Peaked Mountain Lake – A lake north of Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Rose Mountain – An elevation located east-southeast of Minnehaha.
 * Salmon Lake – A lake located north of Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Sitz Mountain – An elevation north of Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Slide Off Mountain – A mountain located northeast of Old Forge.
 * Sis Lake – A small lake west of Eagle Bay.
 * South Pond – A lake located east of Twitchell Lake.
 * Stillwater Mountain – A mountain located south of Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Stillwater Reservoir – A large lake in the northern part of the town.
 * Sugarloaf Mountain – An elevation located northeast of Old Forge.
 * Tooker Mountain – An elevation located southeast of Minnehaha.
 * Trusty Mountain – An elevation located east-southeast of Minnehaha.
 * Twitchell Lake – A lake located northeast of Big Moose.
 * West Pond – A lake located east of Big Moose.
 * Witchhopple Lake – A lake located north of Stillwater Reservoir.
 * Wolf Pond – A lake located northeast of Stillwater.
 * Woodhull Mountain – An elevation located east-southeast of Minnehaha.

Departments
Webb has many public service departments including the Webb Police Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Highway Department.

Webb Police Department
The Webb Police Department provides law enforcement services for Town of Webb and is headed by Chief Ron Johnston. Upon a look into the public perception of the department in February of 2021, the Town of Webb government concluded that residents, overall, were "very pleased" and "highly complimentary of the members of the police departments and their performance and professionalism".

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West Winfield, New York

West Winfield is a village in the town of Winfield in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 826 at the 2010 census. The village is indirectly named after General Winfield Scott. The village is south of Utica.

History
An early school in the town, the West Winfield Academy (Mt. Markham), was established in 1850.

The Bonfoy–Barstow House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.36 km2, all land.

A branch of the Unadilla River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, flows through the village.

The village is on U.S. Route 20 (Main Street) at the junction of New York State Route 51 (South Street). US-20 leads east 11 mi to Richfield Springs and west 3 mi to Bridgewater. NY-51 leads south 12 mi to Burlington Flats. Utica is 17 mi to the north via county roads.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 862 people, 352 households, and 241 families residing in the village. The population density was 959.3 PD/sqmi. There were 372 housing units at an average density of 414.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.65% White, 0.23% Asian and 0.12% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 352 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,947, and the median income for a family was $42,031. Males had a median income of $26,793 versus $23,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,465. About 7.6% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
The village is within the Mt. Markham Central School District. The Mt. Markham Middle School is located within the village, however the high school and elementary school are located just outside the village but still within the town of Winfield.

Notable people

 * Jason King - Professional Bowler and software engineer grew up and attended high school in West Winfield.

title: West Winfield, New York


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Winfield (town), New York

Winfield is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,086 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Winfield Scott and is in the southwestern corner of the county, south of Utica.

History
The area was first settled circa 1789, mostly by people from New England. The town of Winfield was formed from parts of Richfield, Plainfield (both in Otsego County), and Litchfield (Herkimer County) in 1816.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 61.3 km2, of which 0.03 km2, or 0.05%, are water.

The southern town line and part of the western town line are the border of Otsego County. The remainder of the western town line is the border of Oneida County.

The East Branch of the Unadilla River flows from northeast to southwest through the town. Winfield Creek flows into the Unadilla River at West Winfield village. The Unadilla is part of the Susquehanna River watershed. The northeastern corner of the town drains northeast via Steele Creek to the Mohawk River and is part of the Hudson River watershed.

U.S. Route 20 passes across the southern part of the town and is briefly conjoined with New York State Route 51.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,202 people, 821 households, and 614 families residing in the town. The population density was 93.1 PD/sqmi. There were 871 housing units at an average density of 36.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.73% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 821 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,588, and the median income for a family was $42,841. Males had a median income of $27,414 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,809. About 6.4% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Seth M. Gates, U.S. congressman from New York

Communities and locations in Winfield

 * Birmingham Corners – A hamlet near the eastern town line on Routes US-20/NY-51.
 * Cedarville – A hamlet in the northeastern corner of the town, located at the town line on NY-51.
 * Cedarville Station – A hamlet southwest of Chepachet on NY-51.
 * Chepachet – A hamlet southwest of Cedarville on NY-51.
 * East Winfield – A location east of Hitching Corner on US-20
 * Hitching Corner – A hamlet east of West Winfield village on combined US-20/NY-51.
 * Meeting House Green – A location southeast of North Winfield, located on County Road 172. The Brace Farm and Meetinghouse Green Road Cemetery were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
 * North Winfield – A hamlet at the northern town line on County Road 91.
 * Round Top – An elevation located southeast of East Winfield.
 * West Winfield – The village of West Winfield, located on US-20, is close to the western town line.
 * Woods Corners – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town, south of West Winfield on NY-51.

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Adams Center, New York

Adams Center (formerly called Adams Five Corners) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Adams in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,492 during the 2020 decennial census.

Name
The town was first known as "Adams Five Corners". Named because of the 5-road crossroad in the middle of town, the name was used until at least 1828. The exact date of the name change is not known, but the hamlet became known as "Adams Centre", a spelling that continued until approximately 1900.

History
The community was founded c. 1816. A railroad line was completed in 1852.

Geography
Adams Center is in southern Jefferson County at 43.86222°N, -76.00694°W (43.862191, -76.006955), in the northeastern part of the town of Adams.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.9 sqkm, of which 12.58 sqkm are land and 0.35 sqkm, or 2.71%, are water.

U.S. Route 11, County Roads 66 and 76, and New York State Route 177 pass through the community, and Interstate 81 runs along the western side, with access from Exit 42. US-11 and I-81 each lead north 10 mi to Watertown, the Jefferson county seat. US-11 leads south 3.5 mi to the village of Adams, while I-81 leads south 60 mi to Syracuse. NY-177 leads east across the Tug Hill Plateau 24 mi to West Lowville.

Demographics
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 1,500 people, 560 households, and 398 families residing in the village. The population density was 302.6 PD/sqmi. There were 617 housing units at an average density of 124.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.67% White, 0.07% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 560 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% 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 3.13.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,938, and the median income for a family was $49,485. Males had a median income of $35,441 versus $24,219 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,288. About 5.2% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Melvil Dewey, inventor of the Dewey Decimal Classification library classification system

title: Adams Center, New York


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Alexandria, New York

Alexandria is a town in the Thousand Islands region of the U.S. state of New York, within Jefferson County. The town's population was 3,741 at the 2020 United States Census. The town is named after Alexander LeRay, the son of an early developer. The village of Alexandria Bay is within the town.

Alexandria is in the northern part of the county and is north of Watertown.

History
The first settlement occurred at Alexandria Center around 1811.

The Battle of Cranberry Creek, during the War of 1812, was a minor engagement in which local forces defeated a much larger group of British soldiers and sailors who attempted to regain supplies and provisions taken by the Americans.

The town was established in 1821 from the towns of Brownville and Le Ray.

Modern Alexandria has become a well-known vacation area.

The Densmore Methodist Church of the Thousand Islands was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of 219.0 km2, of which 188.2 km2 are land and 30.8 km2, or 14.07%, are water.

The St. Lawrence River and many of its Thousand Islands occupy the northern part of the town. The northern town line is the international border with Canada and its province of Ontario. The eastern town line is the border with St. Lawrence County.

Interstate 81 passes through the southwestern corner of the town. New York State Route 12 follows the course of the St. Lawrence River. NY-12 intersects New York State Route 26 at Alexandria Bay and runs in a southwesterly direction.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,097 people, 1,653 households, and 1,128 families residing in the town. The population density was 56.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,247 housing units at an average density of 44.5 /sqmi. The town's racial makeup was 98.54% White, 0.29% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.02% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 1,653 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.

24.6% of the town's population was under the age of 18, 5.4% was from age 18 to 24, 27.9% was from age 25 to 44, 25.6% was from age 45 to 64, and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The town's median household income was $33,333, and the median family income was $42,813. Males had a median income of $30,870 versus $21,050 for females. The town's per capita income was $16,879. About 11.3% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
New York State Route 12 runs northeast–southwest through the town, near the edge of the St. Lawrence River. Interstate 81 runs to the southwest of the town, with its northernmost extent there, before continuing to the international bridge, the Thousand Islands Bridge, across the river to Ontario, Canada. Until 1961 the New York Central Railroad ran trains on its St. Lawrence Division between Ogdensburg and Syracuse, through a station in Redwood on the eastern edge of Alexandria.

Communities and inhabited locations

 * Alexandria Bay – A village located by the St. Lawrence River on NY-12.
 * Alexandria Center – A hamlet south of Alexandria Bay on NY-26.
 * Bean Hill Crossing – A hamlet in the northern part of the town on County Road 37
 * Browns Corners – A hamlet east of Alexandria Bay on NY-26.
 * Collins Landing Wildlife Management Area – A conservation area near the western town line.
 * Edgewood Park – A hamlet southwest of Alexandria Bay on Route 12.
 * Godfreys Corner – A hamlet southwest of Alexandria Center at County Road 2.
 * Goose Bay – A hamlet northeast of Alexandria Bay on NY-12 next to a bay of the St. Lawrence River, also called Goose Bay.
 * Keewaydin State Park – A state park southwest of Alexandria Bay on NY-12.
 * Kring Point State Park – A state park in the northeastern corner of the town.
 * Mary Island State Park – A state park on Mary Island, a small island at the northeast tip of the Wellesley Island.
 * Maxson Field (89N) – An airport near Alexandria Bay village; privately owned.
 * Pinehurst Resort – A hamlet southwest of Alexandria Bay.
 * Plessis – A hamlet and census-designated place near the southern town line on NY-26.
 * Redwood – A census-designated place on Route 37 between Mud Lake and Butterfield Lake.
 * Point Vivian – A hamlet southwest of Alexandria Bay on NY-12.
 * St. Lawrence Park – A southwest of Point Vivian.
 * Skinners Corners – A location east of Alexandria Bay on Limestone Road at Center Road.
 * Tanners Corners – A location in the southwestern corner of the town on County Road 2.
 * Wellesley Island State Park – A state park on Wellesley Island, partly within the town.
 * Westminster Park – A hamlet on the northern end of Wellesley Island.

Geographical locations

 * American Narrows – The part of the St. Lawrence River that flows between Wellesley Island and the mainland of New York.
 * Black Ash Swamp – A wetland near the western town line.
 * Butterfield Lake – A lake on the eastern border of the town.
 * Clear Lake – A small lake near the southeastern town line and southwest of Mud Lake.
 * Densmore Bay – A bay on the south shore of Wellesley Island.
 * Goose Bay – A St. Lawrence River Bay in the northeastern part of Alexandria.
 * Ironsides Island – A small island in the St. Lawrence River in northeastern Alexandria.
 * Lake of the Isles – A bay in Wellesley Island partly in the northern part of Alexandria.
 * Mary Island – A small island in the St. Lawrence River off the northern end of Wellesley Island.
 * Mud Lake – A lake near the southeastern town line and northeast of Clear Lake.
 * Swan Bay – A bay in the St. Lawrence River in the western part of the town.
 * Wellesley Island – A large island in the St. Lawrence River that is divided by three towns of the county.

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Alexandria Bay, New York

Alexandria Bay is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States, within the town of Alexandria. It is located in the Thousand Islands region of northern New York. The population of the village was 1,078 at the 2010 United States Census. It lies near the Thousand Islands Border Crossing of Canada and the United States.

History
Settlement began around 1817. By 1836, the community had about 25 dwellings.

The George C. Boldt Yacht House, Church of Saint Lawrence, Cornwall Brothers' Store, Holland Library, Ingleside, and Longue Vue Island are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In its heyday as a late 19th century and early 20th century resort, its main access was via steamer from Clayton, NY. Its nearest rail connection was Redwood on the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad's Rochester line bound for Ogdensburg.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.95 km2, of which 1.98 km2 are land and 1.97 km2, or 49.77%, are water. The village is located on the south bank of the Saint Lawrence River near the U.S. and Canada international border. Keewaydin State Park is southwest of the village.

New York State Route 12 and New York State Route 26 intersect at the only stoplight in the village. NY-12 leads northeast (downriver) 36 mi to Ogdensburg and southwest 11 mi to Clayton. NY-26 has its northern terminus at Alexandria Bay and leads southeast 11 mi to Theresa. Interstate 81 intersects NY-12 4 mi southwest of Alexandria Bay, leading south 25 mi to Watertown and 94 mi to Syracuse, and north to the Thousand Islands Bridge into Canada.

Buildings
The village has a number of properties on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Sites
The following are the historic sites in Alexandria Bay of such significance as to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,088 people, 482 households, and 270 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,473.9 PD/sqmi. There were 624 housing units at an average density of 845.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.08% White, 0.37% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 0.09% African American, 0.09% Native American, and 0.74% from two or more races.

There were 482 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,338, and the median income for a family was $36,979. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,875. About 11.0% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.

According to the 2008-2012 American Community Survey, the total population of Alexandria Bay was 1,999 and 95.5% white. 12.6% of the population over 25 does not have a high school or equivalent degree. Median household income, in 2012 inflation adjusted dollars, was $37,303.

Local attractions

While Alexandria Bay has a relatively low population during the winter months and has no colleges, the late spring, summer, and early fall seasons bring an influx of vacationers and avid boaters that cause the population of the village to exceed 15,000. Several motels and hotels are available in the immediate village area. Boat tours are available of the bay and river area daily.

Boldt Castle is a 120-room mansion on Heart Island, located near Alexandria Bay. The castle was designed by the firm of W. D. Hewitt and G.W. Hewitt, Architects of Philadelphia, who also designed Druim Moir Castle in Philadelphia. Boldt Castle was built at the turn of the century by multi-millionaire George C. Boldt for his wife, Louise, as a testimony of his love for her. Mr. Boldt invested over $2.5 million to build this replica of a Rhineland castle.

Boldt planned on presenting it to his wife on Valentine's Day. Work was underway on the eleven buildings that would comprise the castle complex when in January 1904 Louise Boldt died, ending the dreams of a lifetime. George Boldt ordered that all work be stopped and for 73 years the Castle and the other structures on the island were left to the forces of nature. The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority acquired the property in 1977; since that time, several million dollars have been spent rehabilitating and restoring the castle and surrounding structures. Ferries allow access to the castle on an hourly schedule daily. In 1979, the movie Fear No Evil was filmed at several sites in and around Boldt Castle, marking the only time the castle has made an appearance in cinema.

Every August, 10 days are devoted to "Bill Johnston's Pirate Days", a town-wide festival that features professional performers acting out pirate battles and a "siege" of the town by the "Pirate of the Thousand Islands", Bill Johnston, whom the festival is named after. It is encouraged that attendees dress in pirate attire, as do the actors who line the streets. The festival is also educational, with many groups providing galleries, displays, and informative presentations of the weapons and ships used during the Golden Age of Piracy.

Economy
The total value of exports of Alexandria Bay, New York was $6.73 billion in 2020.

Airport
Maxson Airfield (FAA LID: 89NY) is a privately owned, private-use general aviation airport located 2 nmi south of the central business district of Alexandria Bay. It once had commercial service provided by Mohawk Airlines. At that time, the airport bore the IATA airport code AXB.

The Maxson Airport was originally owned by Howard C. Maxson. He ran it as a grass-field airport until his death in 1984. Howard Maxson would provide airplane tours over the 1000 Islands during the summer as well as flight instruction.

title: Alexandria Bay, New York


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Black River, New York

Black River is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,348 at the 2010 census. The village is on the border of the towns of Le Ray and Rutland, east of Watertown.

History
The area was first settled around 1806 by the erection of a mill on the south side of the Black River. The village was previously called "Lockport", and grew to include both sides of the river as well as two small river islands.

On February 20, 1890, a large fire destroyed the business section of the downtown. Buildings destroyed by the fire included the Poor Block (which included a three-story building with an opera house on the third floor); the D.J. Scott and Son Block; the Arthur House (a hotel); Parkinson's Store (the old 1881 post office); Whipple and Hadsell's Store; F.H. Dillenbeck's Tinshop and Hardware Store; A.W. McDowell's Store; George Graham's barber shop; the I.O.O.F. Hall and two residential dwellings. The Kennedy Stone house was badly burned, but was later restored. Having no fire department at the time, the residents of Black River immediately made plans to organize a fire department later that year. Black River Fire Company No. 1 was organized September 4, 1890, and incorporated on January 3, 1891. The department was re-incorporated as the Black River Fire Department on February 21, 1940. This department still provides fire protection for the village, and is one of the oldest continually operating fire departments in Jefferson County.

The community incorporated as a village in 1891, taking land in the towns of Rutland and Le Ray.

The LeRay Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Geography
The village of Black River is located in east-central Jefferson County at 44.01167°N, -75.79472°W (44.011567, -75.794773). According to the United States Census Bureau, it has a total area of 4.78 km2, of which 4.64 km2 are land and 0.14 km2, or 2.88%, are water.

The Black River flows through the center of the village and forms the border between the towns of Le Ray and Rutland.

New York State Route 3 (Rutland Street) passes through the south side of the village and intersects New York State Route 342 west of the village. NY-3 leads west 6 mi (downriver) to the center of Watertown and east 12 mi (upriver) to Carthage. NY 342 leads northwest 7 mi to Interstate 81 north of Watertown.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 521 households, and 373 families residing in the village. The population density was 709.8 PD/sqmi. There were 556 housing units at an average density of 307.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.98% White, 2.65% African American, 0.47% Native American, 2.72% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 521 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,761, and the median income for a family was $54,236. Males had a median income of $36,058 versus $26,458 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,524. About 3.0% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Black River, New York


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Calcium, New York

Calcium is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 3,573 as of the 2020 census. The CDP is in the town of Le Ray and includes the hamlets of Calcium and Sanfords Four Corners.

Historic landmarks include the stone house at the intersection of State Route 342 and County Route 138 that once served as the post office for the area, and the Calcium Community Church at the same intersection. The church was built in 1853 by a group of at least three different denominations, including Methodist Episcopal, Christian, and Unitarian. The building was shared by these and various Christian groups over the years, and remains a community church today.

Geography
Calcium is located in central Jefferson County at 44.03476°N, -75.84211°W, in the western part of the town of Le Ray. It is bordered on the east by the developed part of Fort Drum.

The hamlet of Calcium is in the southern part of the CDP, east of U.S. Route 11, while Sanfords Four Corners is in the central part of the CDP along New York State Route 342 east of US-11. Route 11 leads southwest 5 mi into Watertown, the Jefferson county seat, and northeast 31 mi to Gouverneur. Route 342 leads east along the south edge of Fort Drum 2.5 mi to Black River and west 4.5 mi to Interstate 81. Interstate 781 runs through the northern part of the Calcium CDP, connecting to the east with Iraqi Freedom Drive into Fort Drum and leading west 4 mi to I-81.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Calcium CDP has a total area of 14.4 km2, of which 4035 sqm, or 0.03%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,346 people, 1,052 households, and 911 families residing in the community. The population density was 598.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,134 housing units at an average density of 203.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 67.30% White, 19.52% African American, 1.23% Native American, 1.64% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 6.19% from other races, and 3.77% from two or more races. 12.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,052 households, out of which 62.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.4% were non-families. 10.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.18 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 40.0% under the age of 18, 16.2% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 7.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,977, and the median income was $30,000. Males had a median income of $25,243 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,356. 15.4% of the population and 12.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.9% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

title: Calcium, New York


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Carthage, New York

Carthage is a village in the town of Wilna in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 3,236 at the 2020 census. The village is named after the historic city of Carthage (now Tunis).

The village of Carthage is along the southern border of the town of Wilna and is east of Watertown.

History
The original settlement was called "Long Falls" and was settled around 1798.

The village was chartered in 1869. It is one of only twelve villages in New York still incorporated under a charter, the others having incorporated or re-incorporated under the provisions of Village Law.

In 1861, a major fire destroyed about twenty buildings in the village, and a smaller fire at the end of the year destroyed more property. A less destructive fire occurred in 1872. Another large fire in 1884 that spread across the river from West Carthage ruined more than 150 buildings. The First Baptist Church and Cook Memorial Building, State Street Historic District, and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2002, another fire destroyed eight buildings in the downtown area, displacing nearly 150 residents and leaving a pile of ruin.

Notable people

 * Carla Balenda, film and television actress, born in Carthage in 1925
 * Fletcher Brothers, fundamentalist preacher
 * John Carpenter, film director, screenwriter, and producer
 * Clay Dumaw, film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for his work on Hold 'em, Get Out Alive and Jack Wyatt and the Gun from Hell.
 * Casey Powell, Ryan Powell, and Mikey Powell, All-American lacrosse players at Syracuse University and professional Major League Lacrosse players (born in West Carthage, New York).
 * Dave Trembley, Major League Baseball coach, manager and executive

Geography
Carthage is located in eastern Jefferson County at 43.98111°N, -75.60694°W (43.981118, -75.606849). Its southwestern border is the Black River, which is in part the border with the town of Champion and the village of West Carthage in Jefferson County, and in part the border with the town of Denmark in Lewis County. The village is 2 mi south of the southern border of Fort Drum.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.9 km2, of which 6.5 km2 are land and 0.4 km2, or 6.35%, are water.

The village is located at the junction of New York State Routes 3 and 126. NY-3 leads west 18 mi to Watertown, following the Black River, and northeast 20 mi to Harrisville. NY-126 leads west by a more direct route 16 mi to Watertown and southeast 14 mi to Croghan.

Media
Champion Hill, located between Carthage and Watertown, is the birthplace of the majority of Watertown local TV stations. It hosted the original facilities for WWNY-TV (1954–1970) and later WPBS-TV (as WNPE, 1971–1977). WWNY's city of license still officially names Carthage, even though WWNY's studios have now moved to downtown Watertown.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 3,721 people, 1,417 households and 956 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,480.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,626 housing units at an average density of 646.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.32% White, 4.27% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.10% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.69% of the population.

There were 1,417 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

Age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median household income was $23,583, and the median family income was $32,083. Males had a median income of $31,397 versus $18,713 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,029. About 18.6% of families and 23.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.9% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Carthage, New York


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Champion, New York

Champion is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 4,494 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Henry Champion, early owner.

The town is on the eastern edge of the county and is east of Watertown.

History
Settlement began around 1798. Henry Champion purchased the lands and sent his surveyor Noadiah Hubbard to the land. Hubbard settled in the area where his homestead still exists today.

The town was the birthplace of George E. Spencer (1836-1893), a Union general in the Civil War who later served two terms as a U.S. senator from Alabama.

Champion was established in 1800 from part of the town of Mexico (now in Oswego County) before the county was created. The town was named after Henry Champion, who in return commissioned a bell for the town church. In 1803, part of the town was used to establish part of the town of Harrisburg (now in Lewis County). Early settlers hoped the town would become the locale for the county seat, but were disappointed.

The community of West Carthage incorporated as a village in 1889.

The Hiram Hubbard House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 116.7 km2, of which 114.4 km2 are land and 2.3 km2, or 1.97%, are water.

The Black River flows along the town's northern boundary. The southeastern town line is the border of Lewis County.

New York State Route 126 is an east-west highway in the town. New York State Route 3, a major east-west highway in the northern part of Champion, intersects north-south New York State Route 26 at Great Bend.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,361 people, 1,675 households, and 1,190 families residing in the town. The population density was 98.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,906 housing units at an average density of 43.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.85% White, 2.75% African American, 0.62% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.89% of the population.

There were 1,675 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,875, and the median income for a family was $41,415. Males had a median income of $35,093 versus $21,386 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,951. About 7.6% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Champion

 * Champion – A hamlet west of West Carthage village, located on NY-126.
 * Champion Hill – The 1954 birthplace of local TV for the Kingston-Watertown market; see WWNY-TV and WPBS-TV.
 * Champion Huddle – A location north of Champion village, located on Huddle Creek and County Road 47.
 * Fort Drum – A small part of the military reservation is in the northernmost part of town, by the Black River.
 * Great Bend – A hamlet and census-designated place on the Black River in the northern part of the town on NY-3 and NY-26.
 * Huddle Creek – A stream flowing northward past Champion village and Champion Huddle.
 * Pleasant Lake – A lake by the southern town line.
 * West Carthage – A village on the eastern border of the town by the Black River and NY-26.

Notable people

 * Ellen Alida Rose (1843–?), agriculturist, suffragist
 * George E. Spencer (1836-1893), U.S. senator from the state of Alabama

title: Champion, New York


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Chaumont, New York

Chaumont is a village in Jefferson County, New York,  United States. Its population was 624 at the 2010 census. The village is named for Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont, son of Benjamin Franklin's landlord and friend at Passy in France. The village of Chaumont is in the town of Lyme and is northwest of Watertown.

History
In 1750, Ray had bought the Chaumont castle (named from the Old French for "bald hill", and built in two periods around 1500) in the Loire Valley of France. (, the village near it is called Chaumont-sur-Loire to distinguish it from the many other Chaumonts in France.) His son, known as James Leray or James Leray Chaumont, travelled to the United States and later settled there.

The first European-descended settlement of the village began in 1802, replacing an unsatisfactory site chosen the previous year. The economy of the early village was based on fishing and ship building.

In July 1853, the community contained about fifty dwellings, along with other structures. Chaumont was incorporated as a village in 1874, and its historic core was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 as the Chaumont Historic District. The village has twice been proposed to be dissolved into the surrounding town of Lyme. The first dissolution referendum was defeated by a margin of 129–72 in March 1999; a second attempt was rejected by a 145–102 margin on November 6, 2012.

In addition to the Chaumont Historic District, the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chaumont Grange Hall and Dairymen's League Building, Chaumont House, Chaumont Railroad Station, George Brothers Building, George House, and Menzo Wheeler House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Chaumont is in the west-central part of Jefferson County, in the northeastern portion of the town of Lyme. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.8 km2, of which 2.5 km2 are land and 0.2 km2, or 8.78%, are water.

The village is on the south side of the Chaumont River, where it empties into Chaumont Bay, an arm of Lake Ontario. Much of the village is on a peninsula, which ends at Independence Point.

New York State Route 12E passes through the village as Main Street. The highway leads southeast 13 mi to Watertown, the county seat, and northwest 12 mi to Cape Vincent on the St. Lawrence River. County Route 179 (Evans Street) enters the village from the northeast and leads 6 mi to Depauville.

Climate
In 2008 the average precipitation for Chaumont was below the United States average in the months of January through July, and above the United States average in the months of August through December, reaching an average of 4 in in September. Snowfall is well above the United States average in the months of October through April, reaching 28 to 30 in in January.

Demographics
As of the census of July 2009, there were 638 people, up 7.8% since 2000. 46.8%(298) of residents were male and 53.2%(340) were female. The median resident age at this time was 38.8 years. The 2000 census recorded 592 people, 233 households, and 143 families residing in the village. The population density was 578.2 PD/sqmi. There were 273 housing units at an average density of 266.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.79% White, 1.69% African American, 0.68% Native American, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 233 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.0% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The estimated median household income was $50,471 in 2008. In 2000 the income was estimated to be $37,750 and the median income for a family was $49,107. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,608. About 1.6% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Deferiet, New York

Deferiet is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 294 at the 2010 census. The village is named after settler Jenika de Ferriet.

Deferiet is on the southwestern side of the town of Wilna, east of Watertown and south of Fort Drum.

Geography
Deferiet is located in eastern Jefferson County at 44.03417°N, -75.68278°W (44.034248, -75.682892). Its western border follows the Black River, separating the village from the town of Champion.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Deferiet has a total area of 1.9 km2, of which 1.7 km2 are land and 0.2 km2, or 11.21%, are water.

Deferiet is located on New York State Route 3, which leads west 12 mi to Watertown, the Jefferson county seat, and southeast 6 mi to Carthage. Route 3A intersects NY-3 in Deferiet and leads east 5 mi to a second junction with NY-3 in the hamlet of Fargo.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 309 people, 120 households, and 92 families residing in the village. The population density was 434.8 PD/sqmi. There were 134 housing units at an average density of 188.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.20% White, 1.62% African American, 1.62% Native American, 1.62% Asian, 1.29% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% 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 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,688, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,650. About 16.2% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.8% of those 65 or over.

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Depauville, New York

Depauville is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the southern region of the town of Clayton, within Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was at 577 at the 2010 census.

History
In 1784, the Oneida people ceded all territory to the state of New York except for a tract of land around 100 sqmi known as Penet Square. The Oneida considered the tract as a gift to Pierre Penet. After Penet's death, rights of land ownership were blurred and squatters occupied the territory as early as 1785. Catfish Falls was a settlement at the head of the Chaumont River, named after the 25 ft waterfall within the settlement. The squatters that inhabited this area were often called "Catfish People", marking their settlement from the clearing of trees establishing its boundaries. In 1816, merchant Francis Depau purchased several lots in Penet Square including Catfish Falls, later renaming the settlement "Depauville" after himself.

Depauville during the early 1800s was a site of manufacturing; the settlement contained a gristmill and sawmill. Lumber was a profitable resource for the region. Depauville also produced limewater, nearly 1,000 barrels after two years of production, a first for the county. Around 1868 the Depauville Steamboat Company was established and produced side-wheel steamboats. The M. W. Wright was constructed in 1968, a steam-powered vessel 70 ft from bow to stern, with a width of 14 ft, and weighing in at nearly 43 tons. The ship was large enough to raise concerns on its capability to navigate the shallow waters of the Chaumont River before reaching Lake Ontario.

Depauville's first Fire District was created in 1932 and during the Great Depression housed a camp of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC established a headquarters consisting of ten camps at the Madison Barracks in Sackets Harbor.

Depauville saw damage from a microburst on July 15, 1995. In 1996, the Clayton Fire District formed, bringing the Depauville Fire Department under the same umbrella with the Clayton Fire Department, although each retained its identity. Depauville in January 1998 witnessed one of the most destructive natural disasters that Jefferson County had ever endured, the Ice Storm of 1998, 36 hours of freezing rain that left damaged homes and properties, impassable roadways and many people powerless and hungry for weeks.

Geography
Depauville is located in northern Jefferson County at 44.14306°N, -76.05778°W (44.143189, -76.057757), in the southern part of the town of Clayton. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 25.4 km2, all land.

Depauville hamlet is located at the junction of New York State Route 12 and County Roads 11 (Sylvia Street), 12 (Overbluff Road), and 179 (Caroline Street). Route 12 leads north 7 mi to the village of Clayton on the St. Lawrence River and southeast 14 mi to Watertown, the county seat. The village is mostly on the south bank of the Chaumont River.

Recreation
Depauville provides community events held at each of two churches, the fire department banquet hall and public library. Depauville also has a small town market and a bar, the Depauville Hotel. The Depauville Hotel is one of many stops for snowmobilers during the winter months as it is a crossroad of snowmobile trails that travel north to Clayton and eventually Gouverneur or west to Chaumont that accesses Lake Ontario. Depauville is a site for hunting and fishing as the salmon spawn and migration includes the Chaumont River from Lake Ontario. Access to the Thousand Islands region is a 10-minute drive northbound on State Route 12.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 512 people, 178 households, and 137 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 52.3 PD/sqmi. There were 203 housing units at an average density of 20.7/sq mi (8.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.22% White, 0.39% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 178 households, out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,411, and the median income for a family was $35,893. Males had a median income of $31,184 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,172. None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Depauville, New York