Dickinson, Franklin County, New York facts for kids
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Dickinson, New York
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 Dickinson, Franklin County, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Named for | Philemon Dickinson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.31 sq mi (114.77 km2) |
| • Land | 44.22 sq mi (114.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | Ranges between 700-1,300 ft. ft (283 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,031 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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799 |
| • Density | 18.07/sq mi (6.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-20610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978904 |
Dickinson is a small town located in Franklin County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,031 people lived there. The town was named after Philemon Dickinson. He was a brigadier general who served in the New Jersey militia during the American Revolutionary War.
Dickinson is on the western side of Franklin County. It is southwest of a town called Malone. It is also east of Potsdam.
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History of Dickinson
The area was first going to be called "Annastown." This name was for the daughter of a local landowner. But another important landowner, Jonathan Dayton, wanted to name the town after his friend. His friend was Philemon Dickinson, who was also a member of Congress. So, the town was named Dickinson.
The town of Dickinson was officially created in 1809. It was formed from a part of the town of Malone. Later, in 1812, some of Dickinson's land was used to create the town of Bangor. More land was taken from Dickinson to form other towns. This happened when Moira was created in 1828. Then, Waverly was formed in 1880. So, Dickinson became smaller over time.
In 1843, some people in the town became followers of the Mormon faith. Because of this, some families moved west to new areas. This happened because relatives of a Mormon leader lived in Dickinson.
Geography of Dickinson
The town of Dickinson covers a total area of about 114.8 square kilometers (or 44.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 114.5 square kilometers (44.2 square miles). Only a small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.09 square miles), is water.
The western border of Dickinson is also the border of St. Lawrence County. The town is located along the northern edge of the Adirondacks. This is a large mountain range in New York.
New York State Route 11B is a main road that runs through the town. It goes from east to west.
Population Information
| Population and Housing Unit Estimates | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 495 | — | |
| 1830 | 446 | −9.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,005 | 125.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,119 | 11.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,917 | 71.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,990 | 3.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,329 | 17.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,664 | −28.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,691 | 1.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,609 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,312 | −18.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,061 | −19.1% | |
| 1940 | 934 | −12.0% | |
| 1950 | 834 | −10.7% | |
| 1960 | 857 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 832 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 786 | −5.5% | |
| 1990 | 751 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 739 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 823 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,031 | 25.3% | |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census }} In 2020, the town of Dickinson had 1,031 people living there. There were 293 households, which are groups of people living together. The population density was about 7 people per square kilometer (18 people per square mile).
About 24.6% of the people in Dickinson were under 18 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 39 years.
Communities and Locations in Dickinson
- Alburg – This is a small community, called a hamlet. It is on the northern border of the town. It is west of Irish Corners.
- Deer River – This is a stream that flows out of the western part of the town.
- Dickinson – This is a hamlet located on NY-11B. It is where County Road 5 meets NY-11B. It used to be called Harwoods Corners.
- Dickinson Center – This is another hamlet. It is south of the hamlet of Dickinson on County Road 5. Near Dickinson Center, you can find the Hastings Farmstead. This old farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
- East Dickinson – This hamlet is in the northeastern part of the town. It is located on NY-11B.
- Irish Corners – This is a hamlet on the northern border of the town.
Notable Person
- Rufus E. Brown – He was a lawyer who became the Vermont Attorney General.
See also
In Spanish: Dickinson (condado de Franklin, Nueva York) para niños
