Brasher Falls, New York facts for kids
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Brasher Falls, New York
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 Brasher Falls, New York
Location in New York
Brasher Falls, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Town | Brasher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 290 ft (90 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 674 |
| • Density | 410.23/sq mi (158.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
13613
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| Area code(s) | 315/680 |
| FIPS code | 36-07960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584244 |
Brasher Falls is the largest hamlet in the town of Brasher. A hamlet is a small community, often without its own local government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the government just for counting people during a census. Brasher Falls is located in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 674 people lived there.
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Where is Brasher Falls?
This community is in the northeastern part of St. Lawrence County. It sits in the southwestern corner of the town of Brasher. To its west is Winthrop, and to the south is the town of Lawrence.
The St. Regis River
Brasher Falls is built on both sides of the St. Regis River. This river flows north through the hamlet, dropping about 25 feet (7.6 meters) in elevation. It continues its journey to join the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada.
Getting Around Brasher Falls
New York State Route 11C is a main road that goes through Brasher Falls. This road leads southwest through Winthrop for about 4 miles (6.4 km) to connect with U.S. Route 11 in Stockholm Center. If you head east and south for about 7 miles (11 km), Route 11C will rejoin Route 11 at Coteys Corner in Lawrence.
Nearby Towns and Cities
- Massena is about 11 miles (18 km) north.
- Malone is about 33 miles (53 km) east.
- Potsdam is about 14 miles (23 km) southwest.
Local Landmarks
One interesting building in Brasher Falls is the Dr. Buck–Stevens House. This unique house is shaped like an octagon, meaning it has eight sides! It is located on West Main Street and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site.
See also
In Spanish: Brasher Falls para niños
