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Arietta, New York
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Location in Hamilton County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Hamilton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 329.41 sq mi (853.16 km2) |
| • Land | 317.18 sq mi (821.49 km2) |
| • Water | 12.23 sq mi (31.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,402 ft (732 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 292 |
| • Density | 0.8864/sq mi (0.3423/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12139
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-041-02572 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978688 |
Arietta is a small town in Hamilton County, New York, United States. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings. In 2020, about 292 people lived there. The town was named after the mother of one of its first settlers, Rensselaer Van Rennslaer.
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History of Arietta
The first people settled in the Arietta area around 1827. They built homes near Piseco Lake. The town of Arietta was officially created in 1836. It was formed from a part of the town of Lake Pleasant. Later, in 1837 and 1861, some parts of Arietta were used to create or expand the nearby town of Long Lake.
Geography of Arietta
Arietta is a large town, covering about 329 square miles (853 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a smaller part being water, like lakes and rivers. The town is located inside the Adirondack Park, a huge protected area known for its forests, mountains, and lakes. The southern border of Arietta touches Fulton County.
Rivers and Lakes
- The East Canada Creek flows south from the area around Powley. It eventually reaches the Mohawk River.
- The West Branch of the Sacandaga River starts from Piseco Lake. It flows east through a channel called the Piseco Outlet.
- Piseco Lake is a large lake located west of New York State Route 8.
- Oxbow Lake is a smaller lake northeast of Piseco Lake. Part of it is also in the town of Lake Pleasant.
Roads and Highways
- New York State Route 8 is a main road that runs east to west through the town.
- New York State Route 10 is another important road that runs north to south.
- These two highways meet south of Piseco Lake.
Neighboring Towns
Arietta shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the west is the town of Morehouse.
- To the east are the towns of Lake Pleasant, Wells, and Benson.
- The town of Long Lake is to the north.
- To the south, Arietta borders the towns of Stratford and Caroga, which are in Fulton County.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 209 | — | |
| 1850 | 108 | −48.3% | |
| 1860 | 98 | −9.3% | |
| 1870 | 139 | 41.8% | |
| 1880 | 294 | 111.5% | |
| 1890 | 357 | 21.4% | |
| 1900 | 247 | −30.8% | |
| 1910 | 232 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 176 | −24.1% | |
| 1930 | 165 | −6.2% | |
| 1940 | 183 | 10.9% | |
| 1950 | 219 | 19.7% | |
| 1960 | 235 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 350 | 48.9% | |
| 1980 | 314 | −10.3% | |
| 1990 | 300 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 293 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 304 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 292 | −3.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census in 2000, there were 293 people living in Arietta. These people lived in 126 households, and 86 of these were families. The average household had about 2.33 people. The average family had about 2.82 people. About 21.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.4% were 65 years or older. The median age in the town was 44 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44, and half were older.
Communities and Places in Arietta
Inhabited Locations
These are places where people live or used to live in Arietta:
- Arietta – This small community is located on NY-10 in the southern part of the town.
- Avery's Place (or Avery Place) – A community on NY-10, north of Arietta and south of Higgins Bay.
- Clockmill Corners – A place near the western town line, on Powley Road.
- Higgins Bay – This community is on the southern shore of Piseco Lake, along NY-8. It's located on a small bay also called Higgins Bay.
- Kenwells – A location on the western town line in the northern part of the town.
- Piseco – A community located by Piseco Lake. It was once considered to be the county seat.
- Piseco Airport (K09) – A small airport for general aviation, located north of Piseco.
- Powley Place – A deserted community near the western town line, on Powley Road.
- Rudestone – A community on Old Piseco Road, between Piseco Lake and Oxbow Lake.
- Shaker Place – A location west of NY-10 and south of Higgins Bay.
Interesting Geographical Features
Arietta is home to many natural features, including mountains and lakes:
- Big Goldmine Hill – A hill located northwest of the hamlet of Arietta.
- Big Marsh Mountain – A mountain located west of Higgins Bay.
- Bradley Mountain – A mountain located north-northwest of Piseco.
- Buck Mountain – A mountain located north-northwest of Piseco.
- Cedar Lake – A lake located northwest of Sled Harbor.
- Ferris Lake – A lake east of Powleys Place.
- Good Luck Mountain – A mountain located west of Arietta.
- Iron Lake – A lake located east of Powley Place.
- Jockeybush Lake – A lake located east of Powley Place.
- Kitty Cobble – A hill located northwest of Piseco.
- Little Moose Mountain – A mountain located north-northwest of Piseco.
- Panther Mountain – A mountain located west-northwest of Higgins Bay.
- Pillsbury Lake – A lake located northwest of Sled Harbor.
- Pillsbury Mountain – A mountain located north of Piseco.
- Pine Mountain – A mountain located north-northwest of Arietta.
- Rock Lake – A lake located southeast of Clockmill Corners.
- Spruce Lake – A lake located northwest of Piseco.
- Spy Lake – A lake east of Piseco Lake and east of NY-8.
- Trout Lake – A lake located south of Avery Place.
- Wakely Mountain – A mountain located north-northwest of Piseco.
- Whitney Lake – A lake located south of Cedar Lake.
See also
In Spanish: Arietta (Nueva York) para niños
