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Ellenburg, New York
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Location in Clinton County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
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| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.46 sq mi (278.31 km2) |
| • Land | 106.57 sq mi (276.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,842 |
| • Density | 17.14/sq mi (6.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12933,12934, 12935,
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-019-23921 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978931 |
Ellenburg is a small town located in Clinton County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,842 people lived there. The town gets its name from Ellen Murray, the daughter of an important landowner. Ellenburg is found on the western side of Clinton County, a bit northwest of the city of Plattsburgh. A part of the southern area of the town is inside the beautiful Adirondack Park.
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History of Ellenburg
People first started settling in the Ellenburg area around the year 1800. The town was officially created in 1830. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Mooers. Later, in 1845, another part of Ellenburg was used to create the town of Clinton.
Ellenburg During the Cold War
During the Cold War, which was a period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, Ellenburg was home to two special missile silos. These silos held powerful Atlas ICBM missiles. They were part of a squadron based at the Plattsburgh Air Force Base. These missile sites were active from 1962 to 1965.
Wind Farms in Ellenburg
In 2004, a plan was made to build a wind farm in the northern part of Ellenburg. A company called Noble Environmental Power proposed the idea. Construction started in the spring of 2008. Noble also built wind farms in the nearby towns of Altona and Chateaugay.
Building these wind farms caused some debate among local residents. Many people worried that the tall wind turbines would spoil the natural beauty of the area. Today, the wind farm in Ellenburg has 54 turbines. Together, they can produce a lot of electricity, about 81 megawatts.
Geography of Ellenburg
Ellenburg covers a total area of about 278.3 square kilometers (107.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 276.0 square kilometers (106.6 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.3 square kilometers (0.9 square miles), is water.
The western edge of Ellenburg forms the border with Franklin County.
Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through Ellenburg. U.S. Route 11 goes through the northeastern part of the town. New York State Route 190 (also known as Military Turnpike) is a road that runs east to west. It crosses US-11 in the village of Ellenburg. New York State Route 374 also crosses the southwestern corner of the town.
Ellenburg's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 1,171 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,504 | 28.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,348 | 56.1% | |
| 1870 | 3,042 | 29.6% | |
| 1880 | 3,162 | 3.9% | |
| 1890 | 3,046 | −3.7% | |
| 1900 | 3,248 | 6.6% | |
| 1910 | 3,079 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,475 | −19.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,243 | −9.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,428 | 8.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,098 | −13.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,945 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,775 | −8.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,751 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,847 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,812 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,743 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,842 | 5.7% | |
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In 2020, the town of Ellenburg had a population of 1,842 people. There were 893 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 546 were families.
Most of the people living in Ellenburg are White (about 94.25%). A small number of people are African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.90% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 21.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.21 people. The average family had about 2.78 people.
The median age in Ellenburg was 47.1 years old. This means half the people were older than 47.1 and half were younger. About 22.7% of the population was under 20 years old. About 18.8% of the population was 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in Ellenburg was $63,417. This is the middle income for all households. For families, the median income was $70,724. About 14.2% of the people in Ellenburg lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Locations in Ellenburg
Ellenburg is made up of several smaller communities and interesting places:
- Dannemora Crossing – This spot is located at the eastern edge of the town. It is east of the main Ellenburg village.
- Ellenburg – This is the main village, or hamlet, of Ellenburg. You can find it in the northern part of the town, right on US-11.
- Ellenburg Center – This is another hamlet in the northern part of the town. It is southwest of the main Ellenburg hamlet.
- Ellenburg Depot – This hamlet is east of Ellenburg, also on US-11. It got its name from an old train station that used to be there.
- Ellenburg Mountain – This is a mountain located in the southeastern corner of the town.
- Gibson Corners – You can find this location on the northern border of the town, in the northeastern corner of Ellenburg.
- Hammonds Corners – This spot is on the eastern town line, along NY-190.
- Harrigan – This hamlet is in the northwestern corner of the town. It is located inside the beautiful Adirondack Park.
- Lake Roxanne – This is a small lake that was made by people. It is located east of the Ellenburg village.
- Merrill – This hamlet is in the southwestern corner of the town. It is on NY-374, near Upper Chateaugay Lake.
- Point Bluff – This is a piece of land that sticks out into Upper Chateaugay Lake.
- Upper Chateaugay Lake – A part of this lake is located in the southwestern corner of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Ellenburg (Nueva York) para niños
