Felts Mills, New York facts for kids
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Felts Mills, New York
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 Felts Mills, New York
Location in New York
Felts Mills, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Rutland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 580 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 473 |
| • Density | 807.17/sq mi (311.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13638
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-25571 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949970 |
Felts Mills is a small community in New York State. It's located in Jefferson County, within the town of Rutland. It is known as a hamlet and also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a specific area that the government counts for population data.
In 2020, about 473 people lived in Felts Mills. Its first name was "Mid Road." This was because it was about halfway between two other towns, Watertown and Carthage.
What is the History of Felts Mills?
Felts Mills started near some natural waterfalls on the Black River. The first settlers built a gristmill there around 1800. A gristmill is a place where grain is ground into flour.
They built a better dam in 1821. The next year, a new stone mill was built. In 1824, John Felts built big sawmills here. These sawmills cut wood into lumber. That's how Felts Mills got its name!
Later, in 1889, the Taggart Paper Company built a huge paper mill. It was on an island in the river. You can still see parts of the old mill today.
Where is Felts Mills Located?
Felts Mills is in the northeast part of the town of Rutland. This is in the eastern part of Jefferson County.
New York State Route 3 goes right through Felts Mills. This road leads west about 8 miles (13 km) to Watertown. Watertown is the main city of Jefferson County. The road also goes east about 10 miles (16 km) to Carthage.
The Felts Mills area covers about 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Felts Mills?
The population of Felts Mills has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during recent U.S. Censuses:
- 2010: 372 people
- 2020: 473 people
