Glasco, New York facts for kids
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Glasco, New York
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,013 |
| • Density | 1,245.67/sq mi (480.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12432
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-29014 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0951155 |
Glasco is a small community, also called a hamlet, located in Ulster County, New York. In 2020, about 2,013 people lived there.
Glasco is part of the Town of Saugerties. It is found east of U.S. Route 9W and just north of Kingston.
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Glasco's Location and Size
Glasco is located at 42°2′51″N 73°57′10″W / 42.04750°N 73.95278°W. It covers a total area of about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), is water.
Glasco sits right on the west bank of the Hudson River.
A Look Back at Glasco's History
How Glasco Got Its Name
Glasco got its name from a glass company. This company was located several miles inland in the mountains. Glass made there was carried by horses down a road called the "Glasco Turnpike." It was brought to the banks of the Hudson River. From there, the glass was shipped to other places to be sold. The settlement that grew up where the glass was loaded became known as Glasco.
Early Settlers and Industries
Many workers came to Glasco in the late 1800s. They were mostly from Ireland and then Italy. They often arrived by ferry after landing in New York City. These workers usually lived in houses provided by the companies they worked for, right along the river.
At one time, Glasco was a busy place. It had more than six brick factories. There was also a ferry service, a school, churches, and several places to eat and drink. Bricks made here were sent down the Hudson River on barges. They were used to build cities across America.
The Hudson River was important for other jobs too. Some people started small businesses to help the community. For example, they would harvest ice from the Hudson River in winter. This ice was stored in big ice houses and sold in the summer. Fishing was also a common job for people who did not work in the brickyards. On the bluffs above the brickyards, some larger farms and dairy farms were started.
Changes Over Time
By the middle of the 1900s, all the brickyards in Glasco had closed. One family, the Washburns, reportedly moved to Virginia to keep making bricks. Other brickyards were left empty and slowly disappeared into the trees and plants.
More recently, people from New York City have started buying weekend homes in Glasco. The community is close to the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. Because of this, home prices in Glasco have gone up a lot since the year 2000. More new single-family homes are also being built.
Glasco's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,692 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,099 | 24.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,013 | −4.1% | |
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In 2020, the population of Glasco was 2,013 people.
Learning in Glasco
Glasco is part of the Saugerties Central School District. Students in Glasco attend Saugerties High School.
See also
In Spanish: Glasco (Nueva York) para niños
