Champion, New York facts for kids
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Champion, New York
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 Champion, New York
Location in New York
Champion, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.00 sq mi (116.56 km2) |
| • Land | 44.13 sq mi (114.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,494 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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4,458 |
| • Density | 101.02/sq mi (39.00/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 | 36-045-13717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978808 |
Champion is a small town located in Jefferson County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 4,494 people lived there. The town gets its name from General Henry Champion, who was an early owner of the land.
Champion is found on the eastern side of Jefferson County. It is also east of the city of Watertown.
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History of Champion
People started settling in the Champion area around 1798. Henry Champion bought the land and sent his surveyor, Noadiah Hubbard, to explore it. Hubbard liked the area so much that he decided to live there. His original home is still standing today.
A famous person, George E. Spencer (1836-1893), was born in Champion. He became a general in the Union Army during the Civil War. Later, he served as a U.S. senator for the state of Alabama.
The town of Champion was officially created in 1800. It was formed from a part of the town of Mexico. This happened even before Jefferson County was officially made. The town was named after Henry Champion, who then gave a bell to the town's church as a gift.
In 1803, a part of Champion was used to create the town of Harrisburg. Early settlers in Champion hoped their town would become the main center for the county. However, this did not happen.
The community of West Carthage became an official village in 1889. The Hiram Hubbard House, an important historical building, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
Geography of Champion
Champion covers a total area of about 116.7 square kilometers (45 square miles). Most of this area, about 114.4 square kilometers (44.13 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.3 square kilometers (0.87 square miles), is water.
The Black River flows along the northern edge of the town. The southeastern border of Champion is also the border for Lewis County.
Several important roads run through Champion. New York State Route 126 is a highway that goes from east to west. Another major highway, New York State Route 3, also goes east to west in the northern part of Champion. It crosses with New York State Route 26, which runs north to south, in a place called Great Bend.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,080 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,342 | 12.6% | |
| 1840 | 2,206 | −5.8% | |
| 1850 | 2,085 | −5.5% | |
| 1860 | 2,132 | 2.3% | |
| 1870 | 2,156 | 1.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,259 | 4.8% | |
| 1890 | 2,191 | −3.0% | |
| 1900 | 2,525 | 15.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,704 | 7.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,854 | 5.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,001 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,103 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,499 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,878 | 10.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,371 | 12.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,056 | −7.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,574 | 12.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,361 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,494 | 3.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 4,458 | −0.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,361 people living in Champion. These people lived in 1,675 households. About 59% of these households were married couples.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 35 years.
Places in Champion
Here are some of the communities and important locations you can find in the town of Champion:
- Champion – This is a small community, also called a hamlet. It is located west of the village of West Carthage, along NY-126.
- Champion Hill – This place is special because it was where local TV broadcasting started in 1954. It served the areas of Kingston and Watertown. You can learn more about it by looking up WWNY-TV and WPBS-TV.
- Champion Huddle – This is another location north of Champion village. It is near Huddle Creek and County Road 47.
- Fort Drum – A small part of this military base is located in the very northern part of the town, close to the Black River.
- Great Bend – This is a hamlet and a census-designated place. It is located on the Black River in the northern part of the town, where NY-3 and NY-26 meet.
- Huddle Creek – This is a stream that flows north past Champion village and Champion Huddle.
- Pleasant Lake – This lake is found near the southern border of the town.
- West Carthage – This is a village located on the eastern border of the town. It is also near the Black River and NY-26.
Famous People from Champion
- Ellen Alida Rose (1843–?) – She was known for her work in agriculture and for supporting women's right to vote.
- George E. Spencer (1836-1893) – He was a general during the Civil War and later became a U.S. senator for Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Champion (Nueva York) para niños
