Chester, Warren County, New York facts for kids
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Chester
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| Town of Chester | |
Town Hall, located in Chestertown
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Location of Chester in Warren County
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 Chester
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
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| • Type | Civil township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 87.1 sq mi (225.6 km2) |
| • Land | 84.5 sq mi (218.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,086 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-15319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978823 |
Chester is a small town in Warren County, New York, United States. It is part of the larger Glens Falls metropolitan area. In 2020, about 3,086 people lived here. The town includes two main communities: Chestertown and Pottersville.
Chester is located on the northern edge of Warren County.
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Discover Chester's Past
Settlers first arrived in the area around 1794. The town of Chester was officially created in 1799. It was formed from a part of the Town of Thurman.
Exploring Chester's Geography
Chester covers a total area of about 87.1 square miles (225.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 84.5 square miles (218.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.6 square miles (6.8 square kilometers), is water.
The town is located within the beautiful Adirondack Park. The northern border of Chester is also the border of Essex County.
Chester's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,013 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,284 | 26.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,633 | 27.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,850 | 13.3% | |
| 1860 | 2,411 | 30.3% | |
| 1870 | 2,329 | −3.4% | |
| 1880 | 2,247 | −3.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,173 | −3.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,052 | −5.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,721 | −16.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,572 | −8.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,610 | 2.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,825 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,927 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,974 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,330 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,909 | 24.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,465 | 19.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,614 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,355 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,086 | −8.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,614 people living in Chester. There were 1,280 households, with 889 of them being families. The population density was about 42.8 people per square mile (16.5 people per square kilometer).
About 26.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 2.90 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 19.9% were under 18 years old. About 15.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
Local Businesses and Industry
Chester has a few important businesses.
Building Materials
Peckham Materials Corporation makes asphalt and crushed stone. They have a large quarry at the southern end of town.
Home Manufacturing
Lincoln Logs Ltd. builds log, timber, and cedar homes. They have a big factory in the hamlet of Chestertown.
School District
The towns of Chester and Horicon share a school district. It is called the North Warren Central School District. This school serves students from both towns.
Communities and Places in Chester
Chester has several smaller communities and interesting natural spots.
Communities and Inhabited Locations
- Chestertown – This is the main community in the Town of Chester. It is located in the southern part of the town. You can find it where Route 8 and U.S. Route 9 meet. The town hall, North Warren Central School, and most businesses are here.
- Darrowsville – A small community near the southern border of the town.
- Igerna – A small community in the northern part of the town.
- Pottersville – This is the second largest community in the town. It is located at the foot of Schroon Lake. This hamlet has its own ZIP code, 12860.
- Riparius – A small community near the western border of the town.
Natural and Geographical Locations
- Byrnes Corners – A specific spot near the northern town line.
- Friends Lake – A lake located in the southern part of the town. It is southwest of Chestertown.
- Loon Lake – Another lake in the southern part of the town. It is west of Chestertown.
- Palmer Pond – A lake found south of Loon Lake.
- Schroon Lake – A large lake that is partly located in the eastern part of the town.
Notable Person from Chester
- Matthew Beebe – He was a businessman and lawmaker from Wisconsin. He was born in Warren, which is near Chester.
Images for kids
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Main Street in Chestertown, the town's primary community.
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The center of Pottersville, the town's second largest community.
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The central junction in Chestertown is called Chester Four Corners.
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Boaters enjoying Loon Lake in Chester, New York.
See also
In Spanish: Chester (condado de Warren, Nueva York) para niños
