Chazy, New York facts for kids
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Chazy, New York
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Location in Clinton County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.32 sq mi (158.81 km2) |
| • Land | 54.15 sq mi (140.26 km2) |
| • Water | 7.16 sq mi (18.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,284 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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4,196 |
| • Density | 77.48/sq mi (29.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12921
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-019-14113 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978816 |
Chazy (say it: shay-ZEE) is a small town in northeastern Clinton County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 4,096 people lived there. It's about 14 miles (23 km) south of Plattsburgh. Chazy is also only 8 miles (13 km) south of the Canada–United States border. The town's ZIP code is 12921.
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Discovering Chazy's Past
The area where Chazy is located was first explored in 1609. This was done by Samuel de Champlain, a famous French explorer. He was known for mapping many parts of northeastern North America.
Early Settlers and Naming Chazy
The first settlers arrived around 1763. A person named Jean Laframboise is thought to be the first to settle here. He also brought apple growing to the area. The town of Chazy gets its name from a French soldier. His name was Lieutenant de Chézy. He was part of the Carignan-Salières Regiment and was killed in 1666 by the Iroquois.
How Chazy Became a Town
Chazy was officially created as a town in 1804. It was formed from a part of the town of Champlain. Later, in 1857, some of Chazy's land was used to create the town of Altona.
Chazy's Location and Landscape
Chazy covers a total area of about 61.3 square miles (158.8 km2). Most of this area, about 54.2 square miles (140.3 km2), is land. The rest, about 7.2 square miles (18.6 km2), is water.
Water Features and Borders
The eastern edge of Chazy is the state border with Vermont. This border runs through the middle of Lake Champlain. The Little Chazy River flows into Lake Champlain just north of a spot called Chazy Landing.
Major Roads in Chazy
Several important roads run through Chazy. The Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87) and U.S. Route 9 go north and south. New York State Route 191 is a road that goes east and west only within the town. NY 22 is another north-south road in the western part of Chazy.
Understanding Chazy's Geology
Chazy is famous in geology because it gave its name to the mid-Ordovician Chazy Formation. This formation is known as the first true reef system. Scientists first found it by studying limestone rocks in the area.
Chazy's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,313 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,097 | 33.9% | |
| 1840 | 3,584 | 15.7% | |
| 1850 | 4,324 | 20.6% | |
| 1860 | 3,399 | −21.4% | |
| 1870 | 3,206 | −5.7% | |
| 1880 | 3,147 | −1.8% | |
| 1890 | 2,867 | −8.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,796 | −2.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,973 | 6.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,607 | −12.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,916 | 11.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,813 | −3.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,741 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,386 | 23.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,393 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,766 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,890 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,179 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,284 | 2.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 4,196 | −2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were about 4,181 people living in Chazy. The town had about 1,566 households. The population density was about 77.2 inhabitants per square mile (29.8/km2).
The average household had about 2.64 people. The average family had about 3.00 people. About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Chazy
Chazy is home to the Chazy Union Free School District. The main school is Chazy Central Rural School. The town also has the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute. This institute's campus also has William Miner's old One Room Schoolhouse, which is kept just as it was.
Chazy Central Rural School History
Chazy Central Rural School opened on November 14, 1916. It brought together eleven smaller schools from the area. William H. Miner, a very rich businessman and helper of others, gave $2,000,000 to build the school.
The original school had programs for elementary and high school students. It also had special departments for farming, industrial arts, and home economics. Students could get free medical and dental care. The old school building was five stories tall with a 71 feet (22 m) bell tower. It even had two gyms and two swimming pools! A new, modern school building was built around it and opened in 1968.
Sports at Chazy Central Rural School
Chazy Central Rural School has four soccer fields. These fields are used for youth, men's, and women's soccer leagues. The boys' varsity soccer team has won nine New York State championships. They even won three championships in a row twice!
The girls' varsity soccer team has also won three state championships. The school built its own soccer stadium in 2005. It is named after George Brendler, a former gym teacher and coach. The school's baseball and softball fields are also used for youth leagues. In 2011, the boys' varsity baseball team won its first championship. The school also has a large public playground and a pond.
Places of Worship
Chazy has two churches. They are Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church and Chazy Presbyterian Church.
Fun and Recreation in Chazy
Chazy has a recreation park on North Farm Road. This park has four baseball/softball fields and many soccer fields. It also has a small playground and two covered pavilions. The park hosts fun events like a kids' soccer jamboree and a fishing tournament.
Ice Hockey at Scotts Memorial Rink
The Scotts Memorial Rink is on McAdam Road. This hockey rink was built with a $75,000 grant from the NHLPA Goals and Dreams program. It is the home of the Chazy Youth Hockey Flyers. The Beekmantown Eagles girls' varsity high school ice hockey team also uses this rink. The arena is named to remember Scott House and Scott Wolter. They both played hockey for Chazy and sadly died in car accidents.
Exploring Lake Alice
Lake Alice is a small lake next to Miner Institute. It is named after William Miner's wife. The Lake Alice wildlife management area covers 1,468 acres (594 ha) along Duprey Road. This area is great for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, fishing, and watching birds. The Department of Environmental Conservation looks after this area for fun activities and scientific study.
The Alice T. Miner Colonial Collection
The Alice T. Miner Colonial Collection is a museum. It is in an 1824 classic Colonial Revival house. You can see furniture and items from that time period there.
Neighborhoods and Areas in Chazy
- Chazy – This is the main hamlet of Chazy. It's where US 9 and NY 191 meet.
- Chazy Landing – A small community on the shore of Lake Champlain. It's south of the Little Chazy River.
- Dunn Bay – A bay on Lake Champlain, north of Minnetoska Point.
- Ingraham – A hamlet at the southern border of the town on US 9.
- Long Point – A spot on the shore of Lake Champlain in the northeastern part of Chazy.
- Minnetoska Point – A place on the shore of Lake Champlain.
- Monty Bay – A bay on Lake Champlain south of Minnetoska Point.
- Sciota – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town. It's where NY 22 and NY 191 cross.
- Trombly Bay – A bay on Lake Champlain south of Chazy Landing.
- West Chazy – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town. It's at the intersection of NY 22 and former NY 348.
- Wool Point – A place on the shore of Lake Champlain, north of Dunn Bay.
See also
In Spanish: Chazy (Nueva York) para niños
