Hampton, New York facts for kids
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Location in Washington County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.59 sq mi (58.51 km2) |
| • Land | 22.24 sq mi (57.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 938 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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922 |
| • Density | 41.45/sq mi (16.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
12837 (primary)
12887 Whitehall |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-31885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979041 |
Hampton is a small town located in Washington County, New York. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, about 938 people lived here. This was a 7.2% increase from the year 2000. Hampton is in the northeastern part of Washington County.
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History of Hampton
The area where Hampton is located was once part of a disagreement between New York and Vermont. They argued about who owned the land. This problem was finally solved after the year 1790.
The town of Hampton was officially formed in 1786. It used to have other names like "Hampton Corners" and "Greenfield." A former officer from the American Revolutionary War, Gideon G. Warren, founded the town. The very first town meeting was held at his home. Many of the first people to settle here came from Massachusetts and Connecticut. The land includes parts of old land grants, which were given to British officers.
In 1783, something unusual happened to the Poultney River. This river is on the eastern edge of the town. It suddenly changed its path and became impossible to travel on by boat. This happened because a lot of water suddenly flowed into it.
People also used to mine for red slate and other colored slates in Hampton. Slate is a type of rock used for things like roofing.
A special place called the William Miller Chapel and Ascension Rock was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means it's an important historical site.
Famous People from Hampton
Hampton has been home to a few notable people:
- James Rood Doolittle (1815–1897): He was a U.S. Senator for Wisconsin. He served in the Senate from 1857 to 1869.
- William Miller (1782–1849): He was an American Baptist preacher. He is known for starting a religious movement in the 1800s called Adventism.
- Nelson R. Norton: He later became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is like a state government group.
- George W. Weeden: He also later became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Where is Hampton?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 22.6 square miles (58.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
The eastern side of Hampton shares a border with the state of Vermont. Part of this border is formed by the Poultney River. This river flows into Lake Champlain.
Two main roads pass through Hampton. US 4 goes across the town from east to west. NY 22A runs along the eastern side of the town.
Neighboring Towns
Hampton is surrounded by several other towns and cities:
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West Haven, Vermont | Fair Haven, Vermont | Poultney, Vermont | |
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| Granville | Granville | Wells, Vermont |
Population of Hampton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 963 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,069 | 11.0% | |
| 1840 | 972 | −9.1% | |
| 1850 | 899 | −7.5% | |
| 1860 | 876 | −2.6% | |
| 1870 | 955 | 9.0% | |
| 1880 | 833 | −12.8% | |
| 1890 | 791 | −5.0% | |
| 1900 | 689 | −12.9% | |
| 1910 | 645 | −6.4% | |
| 1920 | 552 | −14.4% | |
| 1930 | 673 | 21.9% | |
| 1940 | 594 | −11.7% | |
| 1950 | 576 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 469 | −18.6% | |
| 1970 | 464 | −1.1% | |
| 1980 | 559 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 756 | 35.2% | |
| 2000 | 871 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 938 | 7.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 922 | −1.7% | |
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In 2010, a census showed that 938 people lived in Hampton. There were 326 households, which are groups of people living together. About 228 of these were families.
Out of all the households, 38% had children under 18 living with them. About 58% were married couples. The average household had 2.65 people. The average family had 3.10 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 27.6% were under 18 years old. About 9.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years old.
Places in Hampton
Hampton has several smaller communities and interesting natural spots:
Communities
- Hampton – This is a small hamlet (a tiny village) in the southeastern part of the town. It's located on NY 22A, close to the Vermont border.
- Hampton Corners – This was an older community. It used to be about ten miles north of the current Hampton hamlet.
- Hampton Flats – You can find this area north of the Hampton hamlet, also on NY 22A.
- Low Hampton – This hamlet is on US 4 in the northeastern part of the town. It's right at the border with Vermont.
Geographical Locations
- Crystal Lake – This is a small lake located southwest of the Hampton hamlet.
- Hills Pond – Another lake, found west of Crystal Lake.
- Mirror Lake – A small lake on County Route 21.
- Reflection Lake – This small lake is near Mirror Lake, also on County Route 21.
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Nueva York) para niños
