Gouverneur (village), New York facts for kids
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Gouverneur
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| Village of Gouverneur | |
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Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Named for | Gouverneur Morris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,526 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-29597 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0976353 |
Gouverneur is a small village located in St. Lawrence County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,526 people lived there.
The village gets its name from Gouverneur Morris. He was a very important person in early American history. Morris helped write the Constitution of the United States. He also owned a lot of land in the area and sometimes lived there.
Gouverneur is often called the "Marble Village." This is because many buildings are made from marble. Marble mining was a very important business for the village a long time ago.
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History of Gouverneur
Gouverneur Morris and his family were among the first big landowners in northern New York. Morris even built a summer home in the area.
One of the first major industries in Gouverneur was mining. People mined local marble from the ground. Later, mining for talc and zinc also became very important.
The Village of Gouverneur officially became a village in 1850.
A special building called the First Presbyterian Church Complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. This means it is an important historical site.
Geography and Location
Gouverneur is a small village. It covers about 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) of land and water. Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Major roads like U.S. Route 11 pass through the village. Other important roads, New York State Route 58 and New York State Route 812, also meet here.
The Oswegatchie River flows through the village. It moves from east to west.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,627 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,071 | 27.3% | |
| 1890 | 3,458 | 67.0% | |
| 1900 | 3,689 | 6.7% | |
| 1910 | 4,128 | 11.9% | |
| 1920 | 4,143 | 0.4% | |
| 1930 | 4,015 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 4,478 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,916 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,946 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,574 | −7.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,285 | −6.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,604 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,263 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,949 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,526 | −10.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,263 people living in Gouverneur. These people lived in 1,667 homes. About 1,093 of these were families.
The population was spread out by age. About 29.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 33 years old.
The average income for a household in the village was about $25,174 per year. For families, the average income was around $29,192 per year.
Education in Gouverneur
Students in the village go to schools that are part of the Gouverneur Central School District.
Famous People from Gouverneur
Some well-known people have lived in Gouverneur:
- Edward J. Noble (1882-1958): He started the American Broadcasting Company, also known as ABC.
- Thomas Pangle: He is an author and a professor at the University of Texas.
- Brian Leonard: He used to be a professional American football player. He played for teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Gouverneur (villa) para niños
