Chaumont, New York facts for kids
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Chaumont
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 Chaumont
Location in New York
Chaumont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Lyme |
| Incorporation | 1874 |
| Named for | Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 615 |
| • Density | 625.64/sq mi (241.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13622
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-14036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0969990 |
Chaumont (pronounced shə-MOH) is a small village located in Jefferson County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 624 people lived there. The village gets its name from Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont. He was the son of a friend of Benjamin Franklin in France. Chaumont village is part of the town of Lyme. It is located northwest of the city of Watertown.
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History of Chaumont
The village of Chaumont has an interesting past. It was named after a French family with a famous castle.
Early Settlement and Economy
The first European settlers arrived in the area around 1802. They chose this spot after an earlier settlement didn't work out. In its early days, the village's economy was mostly based on fishing. People also built ships here.
By July 1853, Chaumont had about 50 homes. It also had other buildings that supported the community.
Becoming a Village
Chaumont officially became a village in 1874. This meant it could have its own local government. Later, in 1990, the oldest part of the village was recognized. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Chaumont Historic District. This means it's a special place with important history.
People in Chaumont have voted twice on whether to join the larger town of Lyme. Both times, the villagers voted to stay a separate village. The first vote was in 1999, and the second was in 2012.
Historic Buildings in Chaumont
Besides the main historic district, several other buildings in Chaumont are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include:
- Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Chaumont Grange Hall and Dairymen's League Building
- Chaumont House
- Chaumont Railroad Station
- George Brothers Building
- George House
- Menzo Wheeler House
These places help tell the story of Chaumont's past.
Geography of Chaumont
Chaumont is located in the western part of Jefferson County. It's in the northeastern section of the town of Lyme.
Land and Water
The village covers about 2.8 square kilometers (1.08 square miles) in total. Most of this area, about 2.5 square kilometers (0.98 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.09 square miles), is water.
Chaumont sits on the south side of the Chaumont River. This river flows into Chaumont Bay, which is part of Lake Ontario. A large part of the village is on a piece of land that sticks out into the water, ending at Independence Point.
Roads and Travel
New York State Route 12E runs through the village. It is known as Main Street here. This highway goes southeast for about 13 miles to Watertown. Watertown is the main city in Jefferson County. Route 12E also goes northwest for about 12 miles to Cape Vincent, which is on the St. Lawrence River.
Another road, County Route 179 (Evans Street), comes into the village from the northeast. It leads about 6 miles to Depauville.
Climate in Chaumont
Chaumont experiences different weather throughout the year.
Rain and Snow
In 2008, the amount of rain in Chaumont was lower than the U.S. average from January to July. However, from August to December, it was higher than the average. In September, it reached about 4 inches of rain.
Snowfall in Chaumont is much higher than the U.S. average. This is especially true from October to April. In January, the village can get between 28 to 30 inches of snow.
Population of Chaumont
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 370 | — | |
| 1880 | 479 | 29.5% | |
| 1890 | 623 | 30.1% | |
| 1900 | 738 | 18.5% | |
| 1910 | 708 | −4.1% | |
| 1920 | 595 | −16.0% | |
| 1930 | 596 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 534 | −10.4% | |
| 1950 | 513 | −3.9% | |
| 1960 | 523 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 567 | 8.4% | |
| 1980 | 620 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 593 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 592 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 624 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 615 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of July 2009, Chaumont had 638 residents. This was a small increase since the year 2000. The population is almost evenly split between males and females. The average age of residents in 2009 was about 38.8 years old.
The census in 2000 counted 592 people living in the village. There were 233 households and 143 families. Most of the people living in Chaumont were White.
Education in Chaumont
Students in Chaumont attend schools within the Lyme Central School District.
See also
In Spanish: Chaumont (Nueva York) para niños
