Cambridge (village), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cambridge
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Hubbard Hall
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| Etymology: From Cambridge, England | |
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Location in Washington County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Hall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Highest elevation
(Unnamed hill in W corner of village)
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760 ft (230 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Owl Kill at S boundary)
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460 ft (140 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,788 |
| • Density | 1,035.92/sq mi (400.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
12816
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-11825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0945510 |
| Website | www.cambridgeny.gov |
Cambridge is a small village located in Washington County, New York. In 2010, about 1,870 people lived there. It's unique because it's split between two towns: Cambridge and White Creek. The village is also part of the larger Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Village History
The village of Cambridge gets its name from the famous city of Cambridge in England.
Long ago, the area that is now Cambridge village and town was part of Albany County. However, in 1791, it became part of Washington County.
Hubbard Hall: A Community Gem
Hubbard Hall is a very special building in Cambridge. It was built in 1878 and used to be a Victorian Opera House. It's a key part of the Cambridge Historic District.
After the 1920s, Hubbard Hall wasn't used much. But in 1977, a group of people, including Benjie White, bought it. They worked hard to bring it back to life as a place for concerts.
In 2000, it grew even more and became a community arts center. Today, it offers classes and performances in theater, music, dance, and visual arts.
Where is Cambridge?
Cambridge village covers about 1.7 square miles (4.47 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
As mentioned, the village is located across two towns: Cambridge and White Creek. It also sits right on the border of the Town of Jackson.
Several important roads meet in Cambridge. These include NY 22, NY 313, and NY 372. Other local roads like County Route 67 and County Route 59 also enter the village.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 700 | — | |
| 1860 | 500 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,530 | 206.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,482 | −3.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,598 | 7.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,578 | −1.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,528 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,559 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,762 | 13.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,572 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,692 | 7.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,748 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,769 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,820 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,906 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,925 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,870 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,788 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 1,925 people living in Cambridge. There were 755 households, and 477 of these were families.
About 32.3% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.36 people.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 25.7% were under 18 years old. Around 19.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 40 years.
Education in Cambridge
Cambridge Central School is an important part of the community. It was rebuilt in 1950 after a big fire. This school was even featured in a famous painting by Norman Rockwell called “Triumph in Defeat.” This painting appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post magazine in 1953.
The Cambridge Central School District is known for its strong academics. It often ranks among the top schools in the Capital Area. In 2014, the school's Advanced Placement (AP) students did so well that the district was added to the College Board's AP Honor Roll.
The school also has successful sports teams. In the 2016–17 school year, every fall and winter sports team was recognized as a Scholar Athlete Team. This means the students on these teams did well in both sports and their studies.
Famous People from Cambridge
Some notable individuals have connections to Cambridge:
- Thomas C. Love – He was a former US Congressman.
- Jon Katz – An American journalist, author, and photographer.
- John James Anderson – An American actor and producer.
- Laura James – An American fashion model.
See also
In Spanish: Cambridge (Nueva York) para niños
