Hague, New York facts for kids

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Town
Boat landing with Lake George in the background
Location of Hague in Warren County
Hague Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Warren
Area
• Total	79.62 sq mi (206.21 km2)
• Land	63.76 sq mi (165.14 km2)
• Water	15.86 sq mi (41.07 km2)
Elevation	1,391 ft (424 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	699
• Estimate  (2016)	684
• Density	10.73/sq mi (4.14/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	12836
Area code(s)	518
FIPS code	36-31335
GNIS feature ID	0979033

Hague is a small town in northeastern Warren County, New York. It is located right on the beautiful Lake George. Hague is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, about 699 people lived there. The town got its name from the city of The Hague in the Netherlands.

History of Hague

Early History and Conflicts

In 1757, during the French and Indian War, a place called Sabbath Day Point was very important. The French Army and nearly two thousand Odawa warriors used it as a camp. They were planning to capture the British Fort William Henry at the southern end of Lake George.

While at Sabbath Day Point, they ambushed a group of British soldiers. Many British soldiers were captured.

Later, in 1758, British armies used Sabbath Day Point as a landing spot. They were on their way to attack the French at Fort Carillion. In 1759, General Jeffery Amherst finally captured Fort Carillion. It was then renamed Fort Ticonderoga.

American Revolution and Benjamin Franklin

During the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin visited Sabbath Day Point twice. He was traveling to and from Canada. He was trying to convince Canada to join the American Colonies in their fight for independence. This effort was not successful.

Franklin was also the Postmaster General at the time. During his stays at Sabbath Day Point, he even handled mail for a short while.

Town Establishment and Name Change

People first started settling in the Hague area around 1796. The Town of Hague was originally part of the Town of Bolton. It was officially created in 1807 and was first called the Town of Rochester. However, in 1808, its name was changed to Hague.

The Lake George Monster Joke

In 1904, a funny story about the "Lake George Monster" came from Hague Bay. This "monster" was actually a clever prank created by a person named Harry Watrous.

Geography of Hague

Hague covers a total area of about 79.6 square miles (206.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 64.0 square miles (165.1 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 15.6 square miles (41.07 square kilometers) is water, mainly from Lake George.

New York State Route 8 ends where it meets Route 9N. Route 9N connects the towns along the lakeside on the eastern side of Hague.

The eastern border of Hague is also the border of Washington County. The town includes the surface of Lake George. This means that only the opposite shore of the lake is part of Washington County. The northern border of Hague touches Essex County.

The Hague Chronicle

The Hague Chronicle is a local newspaper that comes out every month. Volunteers have been producing it since 1972. It covers important town meetings and activities of different groups in the area. It also shares news about the Town of Hague and the wider Lake George region. Bobbi Bryant Taylor is currently the editor and publisher of The Hague Chronicle.

Hague Central School

School History

The Town of Hague had its own central school district from 1927 to 1979. The old Hague Central School building was taken down in 1985. It used to stand where the Hague Community Building is now. The school was built in two parts, in 1927 and 1930. Hague was one of the first towns in the region to combine its school districts, almost ten years before other towns did.

School Challenges and Consolidation

In the 1970s, there was a lot of discussion about whether the school should stay open. It had about 200 students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Several votes were held between 1971 and 1979 to decide if the school should join with another district. Many people thought that combining with the Ticonderoga Central School District would lower taxes in Hague.

Interestingly, many years after the schools combined, some residents who wanted the change now feel that Hague is paying too much in taxes.

Hague Raiders Sports

In its last decades, Hague's sports teams were known as the Raiders. Their mascot often showed images of Native Americans. The team colors were originally red and gray, but by the 1970s, they had changed to red and white.

Hague competed in the old Marcy League. This league included teams from nearby towns like Bolton Landing, Chestertown, and Indian Lake. Hague teams played soccer, basketball, and baseball.

The Hague basketball team had great success in 1977-78 and 1978-79. They won the Section VII title both years. In 1978, the Raiders made it to the State Semi-Finals. In 1979, they reached the Capital District Semi-Finals.

Population Information

According to the census from 2000, there were 854 people living in Hague. These people made up 371 households, with 258 of them being families. The average household had 2.30 people, and the average family had 2.76 people.

About 19.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 26.0% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 48 years.

Communities and Locations in Hague

• Graphite – This is a small neighborhood in Hague, located on Route 8.
• Hague – This is the main community and business area in the town. It's located where Routes 8 and 9N meet, right on the shore of Lake George. This hamlet uses ZIP code 12836.
• Jabe Pond – This is a lake found west of Silver Bay.
• Sabbath Day Point – This neighborhood is located on Route 9N, close to the southern border of the town.
• Silver Bay – This neighborhood is on Lake George along Route 9N. It's known for the historic Silver Bay Inn. This inn used to be private but was sold to the YMCA in 1904. Today, Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks is a family conference center. It offers services for conferences, family reunions, youth groups, weddings, and outdoor programs all year round.

See also

In Spanish: Hague (Nueva York) para niños