Elizabethtown, New York facts for kids
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Elizabethtown, New York
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Hand House, on the National Register of Historic Places
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| Motto(s):
"Eastern Gateway to the Adirondack Mountains"
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Location in Essex County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 83.11 sq mi (215.25 km2) |
| • Land | 81.63 sq mi (211.43 km2) |
| • Water | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,163 |
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(2016)
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1,127 |
| • Density | 13.81/sq mi (5.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12932
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-031-23833 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978930 |
Elizabethtown is a small town located in Essex County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,163 people lived there. The main part of the town, called a hamlet, is also named Elizabethtown. This hamlet is the main office location for Essex County.
The town got its name from Elizabeth Gilliland, who was the wife of one of the first people to settle there. Elizabethtown is in the eastern-central part of Essex County. It is known as the "Pleasant Valley."
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History of Elizabethtown
The area where Elizabethtown is now was first settled around 1792, near a place called New Russia. A person named William Gilliland, who invested in land, bought many large areas in Essex County.
The town of Elizabethtown was officially created in 1798. It was formed from a part of the town of Crown Point. The community of Elizabethtown then became the main county office location, taking over from a spot in the town of Essex. Over the years, parts of Elizabethtown were used to create other towns, like Moriah (in 1808), Keene (in 1898), and Westport (in 1815).
In the early days, making lumber and processing iron ore were very important jobs in Elizabethtown. But by the late 1800s, more and more people started visiting for fun, and tourism became a big part of the town's economy.
Two important places in Elizabethtown, the Hand-Hale Historic District and Hubbard Hall, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special historical sites.
Geography and Nature
Elizabethtown covers a total area of about 215.3 square kilometers (about 83.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The Black River, which flows north, forms part of the town's eastern border. It is a smaller river that eventually flows into the Boquet River.
Major roads pass near or through Elizabethtown. Interstate 87, also known as the Northway, is a big highway that goes through the southeastern part of the town. While there are no exits directly in Elizabethtown, you can get on or off the highway nearby. U.S. Route 9 is another important road that runs north and south. New York State Route 9N goes east and west, crossing U.S. Route 9 in the center of Elizabethtown.
The town is also located in the beautiful Adirondack High Peaks region. It is about 29 kilometers (18 miles) from Mount Marcy, which is the highest point in New York State.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 889 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,015 | 14.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,061 | 4.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,635 | 54.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,343 | −17.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,488 | 10.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,363 | −8.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,399 | 2.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,131 | −19.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,108 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,042 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,113 | 6.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,181 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,208 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,328 | 9.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,284 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,267 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,314 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,315 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,163 | −11.6% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,127 | −3.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,315 people living in Elizabethtown. About 30.8% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the town was 45 years old.
Communities and Places in Elizabethtown
- Black River – A small river that flows north from Lincoln Pond.
- Boquet River – A small river that flows north through the middle of the town. It flows into Lake Champlain.
- Colonial Garden – A special garden in Elizabethtown. You can find it behind the Essex County Historical Society / Adirondack History Center Museum.
- Elizabethtown – This is the main hamlet (a small community) in the town. It's where US-9 and NY-9N meet. It has been the county seat since 1807.
- Euba Mills – A place in the southwestern part of the town, where US-9 meets County Road 70.
- Hurricane Mountain – A tall mountain in the northwestern part of Elizabethtown.
- Lincoln Pond – A lake in the southeastern part of the town.
- New Pond – A small lake at the southern edge of the town, near Euba Mills.
- New Russia – A hamlet located south of the main Elizabethtown hamlet on US-9.
- Pauline Murdock Wildlife Management Area – A special area set aside for nature and wildlife, located northeast of the Elizabethtown hamlet.
Famous People from Elizabethtown
Many notable people have connections to Elizabethtown:
- Ezra C. Gross – A U.S. Representative for New York.
- Robert S. Hale – Also a U.S. Representative for New York.
- Augustus C. Hand – Another U.S. Representative from New York.
- Augustus Noble Hand – A judge who worked in the United States District Court.
- Learned Hand – A judge for the United States Court of Appeals.
- Orlando Kellogg – A U.S. Representative from New York.
- Thomas W. Lamb – A famous architect.
- Dermont E. Miner – A golf professional and golf course designer. He was the first American-born professional golfer.
- Gregor Piatigorsky – A very talented cellist (someone who plays the cello).
- Jacqueline Piatigorsky – A champion in both chess and tennis, and also an author and sculptor.
- Charles Poletti – The 46th governor of New York.
- Mary Post – A pioneer in education in Arizona.
See also
In Spanish: Elizabethtown (Nueva York) para niños
