Carthage, New York facts for kids
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Carthage, New York
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 Carthage, New York
Location in New York
Carthage, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Wilna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.42 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,236 |
| • Density | 1,334.43/sq mi (515.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13619
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-12683 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0969965 |
Carthage is a small village located in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It is part of the town of Wilna. In 2020, about 3,236 people lived there.
Carthage is found along the southern edge of the town of Wilna. It is also located east of the city of Watertown.
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History of Carthage
The area where Carthage now stands was first settled around 1798. It was originally known as "Long Falls."
Carthage officially became a village in 1869. It is one of only twelve villages in New York that still operates under its original special rules, called a charter. Most other villages have changed to a more common state law. The village was named after the famous ancient city of Carthage in what is now Tunisia.
Over the years, Carthage has faced several large fires. In 1861, a big fire destroyed about twenty buildings. Another fire in 1884 was even larger. It spread across the Black River from West Carthage and ruined more than 150 buildings. In 2002, another fire hit the downtown area. This fire destroyed eight buildings and caused nearly 150 people to lose their homes.
Despite these challenges, some historic buildings in Carthage are still standing. The First Baptist Church and Cook Memorial Building, the State Street Historic District, and the United States Post Office are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
Famous People from Carthage
Many interesting people have connections to Carthage. Here are a few:
- Carla Balenda: An actress who appeared in movies and on TV. She was born in Carthage in 1925.
- John Carpenter: A well-known film director, writer, and producer.
- Clay Dumaw: Another film director, writer, and producer. He is known for movies like Hold 'em and Get Out Alive.
- Casey Powell, Ryan Powell, and Mikey Powell: These three brothers are famous lacrosse players. They played for Syracuse University and later became professional players in Major League Lacrosse. They were born in nearby West Carthage, New York.
- Dave Trembley: A coach, manager, and executive in Major League Baseball.
- Edward J. Westcott: He served as the Adjutant General of New York, which is a high military position in the state.
Geography of Carthage
Carthage is located in the eastern part of Jefferson County. Its exact location is 43°58′52″N 75°36′25″W / 43.98111°N 75.60694°W. The Black River forms the southwestern border of the village. This river also separates Carthage from the town of Champion and the village of West Carthage. Part of the river also forms the border with Lewis County.
The village is about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Fort Drum, a large United States Army base.
Carthage covers a total area of about 2.59 square miles (6.71 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.42 square miles (6.28 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.16 square miles (0.42 square kilometers) is water, mainly from the Black River.
Important roads meet in Carthage. NY-3 and NY-126 both pass through the village. NY-3 goes west about 18 miles (29 km) to Watertown, following the Black River. It also goes northeast about 20 miles (32 km) to Harrisville. NY-126 goes west about 16 miles (26 km) to Watertown by a more direct route. It also goes southeast about 14 miles (23 km) to Croghan.
Media Connections
Champion Hill is a place located between Carthage and Watertown. It is important because many local TV stations in Watertown started there. The original studios for WWNY-TV were there from 1954 to 1970. Later, WPBS-TV (then called WNPE) also used the facilities from 1971 to 1977. Even though WWNY's studios are now in downtown Watertown, Carthage is still officially listed as its "city of license."
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 600 | — | |
| 1850 | 700 | 16.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,500 | 114.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,912 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,278 | 19.1% | |
| 1900 | 2,895 | 27.1% | |
| 1910 | 3,563 | 23.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,320 | 21.2% | |
| 1930 | 4,460 | 3.2% | |
| 1940 | 4,207 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 4,420 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 4,216 | −4.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,889 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,643 | −6.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,344 | 19.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,721 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,747 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,236 | −13.6% | |
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The population of Carthage has changed over the years. In 1840, about 600 people lived there. The population grew steadily, reaching over 4,400 people in 1930 and 1950. By 2020, the population was 3,236.
In 2000, there were 3,721 people living in Carthage. The village had about 1,417 households. The average household had about 2.5 people. The median age of people in Carthage was 34 years old.
Images for kids
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The remains of the Island Mill on Tannery Island, Carthage. Photographed in 1993.
See also
In Spanish: Carthage (Nueva York) para niños
