Cold Spring Harbor, New York facts for kids
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Cold Spring Harbor, New York
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The Cold Spring Harbor Post Office in 2019
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 Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Location in Long Island
Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Location in New York
Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Huntington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
| • Land | 3.41 sq mi (8.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,064 |
| • Density | 898.01/sq mi (346.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
11724, 11743
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-16958 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0947073 |
Cold Spring Harbor is a small community located on the North Shore of Long Island in New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a small area that isn't officially a town or city, but the government counts its population separately. Cold Spring Harbor is part of the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County. In 2020, about 3,064 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Cold Spring Harbor's History
Cold Spring Harbor got its name from the naturally cold, fresh water springs found in the area. For a long time, its economy was based on milling (grinding grain) and port activities.
Whaling Days
In the mid-1800s, Cold Spring Harbor became a very important place for whaling. Whaling was the hunting of whales for their oil and other products. This industry brought a lot of growth to the community.
From Whaling to Resorts
After the 1860s, whaling became less popular. Cold Spring Harbor then changed into a popular resort town. Many people came to visit and stay in its hotels.
Modern Cold Spring Harbor
In the 1900s, the area became famous for the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. This is a world-renowned research center. Even though the lab is actually in a nearby village called Laurel Hollow, it kept the Cold Spring name.
Today, Cold Spring Harbor is mostly a bedroom community. This means many people who live there travel to New York City for work. It also has a small downtown area along Route 25A.
Fun Places to Visit
Cold Spring Harbor is home to several interesting places:
- The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum: Learn about the area's whaling past.
- The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium: See local fish and learn about aquatic life.
- Dolan DNA Learning Center: A place to learn about genetics and DNA.
- Uplands Farm Sanctuary: A nature preserve run by The Nature Conservancy.
- A museum gallery by Preservation Long Island.
Where is Cold Spring Harbor?
Cold Spring Harbor covers a total area of about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives Here? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,975 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,070 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,064 | −39.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,975 people living in Cold Spring Harbor. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 5,070. In 2020, the population was 3,064.
Arts and Culture
Cold Spring Harbor residents belong to one of two library districts. These districts match their local school districts. You can use either the Cold Spring Harbor or Huntington library.
Parks and Recreation
Cold Spring Harbor State Park is located right here. It's a great place to enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
Education
Most students in Cold Spring Harbor attend schools in the Cold Spring Harbor School District. Some parts of the community are served by the Huntington Union Free School District.
Getting Around: Transportation
Cold Spring Harbor has its own train station, the Cold Spring Harbor LIRR Station. This station is part of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) system. It helps people travel to and from the area. The station is actually located in the nearby hamlet of West Hills.
Famous People from Cold Spring Harbor
Many interesting people have lived in or have connections to Cold Spring Harbor:
- Al Arbour: A famous hockey coach for the New York Islanders.
- James L. Dolan: The CEO of Cablevision, who graduated from Cold Spring Harbor High School.
- Sean Hannity: A well-known host on Fox News.
- Nouria Hernandez: A professor at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and later a rector in Switzerland.
- Rosalie Gardiner Jones: An important leader in the women's suffrage movement.
- Barbara McClintock: A Nobel Prize winner who did important research on genes at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
- Scott Seiver: A top professional poker player.
- Alex Foxen: Another highly-ranked professional poker player.
- Kathleen Sullivan: A leading expert in American law and a professor at Stanford Law School.
- Wally Szczerbiak: A retired NBA basketball player who attended Cold Spring Harbor High School.
- Evan Thomas: A journalist, editor, and author who grew up here.
- Norman Thomas: A socialist and pacifist who ran for U.S. President many times.
- Ryan Vesce: A professional hockey player who played for the San Jose Sharks.
- James Watson: A Nobel Prize winner who helped discover the structure of DNA. He was also a leader at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
- Meg Whitman: A former CEO of major companies like Hewlett-Packard and eBay. She also attended Cold Spring Harbor High School.
Cold Spring Harbor in Books and Music
Cold Spring Harbor has appeared in popular culture:
- The novel Cold Spring Harbor (1986) by Richard Yates is set in the area during the 1940s.
- In the cartoon Godzilla: The Series, Cold Spring Harbor was the location for a big battle.
- Cold Spring Harbor is the name of Billy Joel's first solo album from 1971. He even mentions the place in his song "Everybody Loves You Now". The album cover shows him in the hamlet.
See also
In Spanish: Cold Spring Harbor (Nueva York) para niños
