Duane, New York facts for kids
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Duane, New York
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Former NYS Rt. 99 in Duane Center, NY
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 Duane, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Named for | James Duane |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 77.98 sq mi (201.98 km2) |
| • Land | 74.95 sq mi (194.12 km2) |
| • Water | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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179 |
| • Density | 2.39/sq mi (0.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12953
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-033-20973 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978909 |
Duane is a small town located in Franklin County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 174 people lived there. The town is named after James Duane, who was a developer and the grandson of a former New York City mayor.
Duane is found within the beautiful Adirondack Park. This park covers a large area in northern New York.
History of Duane
The town of Duane was officially created in 1828. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Malone. One of the first big projects in Duane was processing iron ore, which is a rock used to make iron.
The town got its name from James Duane. He was an important person who helped start the community.
The Meacham Lake Hotel used to be a very popular place for tourists. It closed in 1921. Later, the land was bought by New York State. It was turned into a campground by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This group helped people find jobs during tough economic times.
A road called New York State Route 99 was changed to County Road 26 in 1994. Gordon's Crossing is a specific spot where this old road meets County Road 26.
Two important places in Duane are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Duane Methodist Episcopal Church and the Debar Pond Lodge. This listing helps protect their history.
Geography of Duane
Duane covers a total area of about 78 square miles (202 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, around 75 square miles (194 square kilometers). The rest, about 3 square miles (7.9 square kilometers), is water.
The biggest body of water in Duane is Meacham Lake. It is located in the southern part of the town. Deer River Flow is another lake found in the northwest. Most of the town's water flows into the Deer River. This river then flows north into the St. Regis River, which eventually reaches the St. Lawrence River in Canada. The eastern part of Duane is in the Salmon River area. This river also flows north through Malone and then to the St. Lawrence River.
New York State Route 30 is a main highway that runs north and south through Duane. New York State Route 458 meets NY-30 near the southern edge of the town, close to Meacham Lake.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 247 | — | |
| 1840 | 324 | 31.2% | |
| 1850 | 222 | −31.5% | |
| 1860 | 279 | 25.7% | |
| 1870 | 234 | −16.1% | |
| 1880 | 285 | 21.8% | |
| 1890 | 421 | 47.7% | |
| 1900 | 312 | −25.9% | |
| 1910 | 300 | −3.8% | |
| 1920 | 209 | −30.3% | |
| 1930 | 177 | −15.3% | |
| 1940 | 121 | −31.6% | |
| 1950 | 117 | −3.3% | |
| 1960 | 95 | −18.8% | |
| 1970 | 111 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 184 | 65.8% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 159 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 174 | 9.4% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 179 | 2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 159 people living in Duane. These people lived in 72 households. About 47 of these households were families. The population density was about 2 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Duane were White (98.11%). A small number were Native American (0.63%) or from other backgrounds (1.26%). About 1.26% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 20.8% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (55.6%) were married couples. The average household had 2.21 people. The average family had 2.70 people.
The median age in Duane was 47 years old. This means half the people were older than 47 and half were younger. About 17% of the population was under 18. About 19.5% of the population was 65 or older.
Places in Duane
Here are some important communities and locations you can find in Duane:
- Clear Pond – This is a lake located north of Meacham Lake.
- Deer River – This is a stream that flows northward through the town.
- Deer River Flow – This is a lake that formed on the Deer River. It is near the northern border of the town.
- Duane Center – This is a small village or hamlet. It is in the north-central part of the town. You can find it on County Road 26, west of NY-30.
- Meacham Lake – This is a lake located near the southern border of the town. It is next to NY-30 and is named after Thomas Meacham.
- Meacham Lake Campground – This is a public camping area. It is located at the northern end of Meacham Lake.
- Debar Pond Lodge – This was once a large, fancy country estate. It is located on Debar Pond.
Climate in Duane
Duane has a climate known as a "Warm Summer Continental Climate". This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
| Climate data for Duane, New York | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −2 (28) |
−1 (30) |
3 (37) |
11 (51) |
19 (66) |
24 (75) |
26 (78) |
24 (75) |
20 (68) |
14 (57) |
6 (42) |
−1 (30) |
11 (51) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −14 (6) |
−14 (6) |
−7 (19) |
0 (32) |
5 (41) |
10 (50) |
12 (53) |
11 (51) |
7 (44) |
2 (35) |
−2 (28) |
−11 (12) |
0 (32) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 66 (2.6) |
61 (2.4) |
71 (2.8) |
81 (3.2) |
91 (3.6) |
97 (3.8) |
100 (4.1) |
110 (4.3) |
97 (3.8) |
91 (3.6) |
91 (3.6) |
81 (3.2) |
1,070 (42.1) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
