Harrietstown, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harrietstown, New York
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Harrietstown Hall in Saranac Lake
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 Harrietstown, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 213.64 sq mi (553.33 km2) |
| • Land | 196.95 sq mi (510.10 km2) |
| • Water | 16.69 sq mi (43.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,254 |
| • Density | 24.5928/sq mi (9.4952/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12983, 12986
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-033-32314 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979050 |
Harrietstown is a small town in Franklin County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 5,254 people lived here. A big part of the town's population, 3,879 people in 2010, lived in the village of Saranac Lake. This village is on the eastern side of Harrietstown.
Harrietstown is located in the southeastern part of Franklin County. It is just south of another town called Brighton.
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Harrietstown's History
Early Days and Growth
People first started settling in the area around Saranac Lake in about 1819. Harrietstown itself was officially created in 1841. It was formed from a larger town called Duane.
Later, in the late 1800s, Harrietstown became famous for its fresh mountain air. This air was thought to be very good for people with lung diseases. Because of this, many special hospitals, called sanatoria, were built here.
Becoming a Tourist Spot
By the year 1900, Harrietstown had become a popular place for tourists. People loved to visit, especially for the winter carnivals. These fun events started in 1898 and helped bring many visitors to the area.
Many old buildings in Harrietstown are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
Geography and Nature
Where is Harrietstown Located?
Harrietstown is located inside the beautiful Adirondack Park. It is the largest town in Franklin County when you look at its total area. The town covers about 553.4 square kilometers (or 213.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 509.9 square kilometers (196.9 square miles), is land. The rest, about 43.5 square kilometers (16.7 square miles), is water.
The southern border of Harrietstown touches Hamilton County and Essex County. The eastern border also meets Essex County. The village of Saranac Lake is mainly in Harrietstown. However, it also stretches into parts of St. Armand and North Elba in Essex County.
Roads and Waterways
Several important roads run through Harrietstown. New York State Route 3 goes east and west. New York State Route 30 and New York State Route 86 go north and south. Route 3 and Route 30 even meet up in the western part of the town. Another road, New York State Route 186, connects Route 3 to Route 86 in the northern area.
Harrietstown is home to many beautiful lakes. All of Lower Saranac Lake, most of Middle Saranac Lake, and the southern end of Upper Saranac Lake are found here. These lakes are connected by the Saranac River. The river flows east through Oseetah Lake, then north through Saranac Lake village. It then leaves the town and flows towards Lake Champlain. The Raquette River also crosses the southwestern part of Harrietstown. This river flows northwest to the St. Lawrence River.
Harrietstown's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 181 | — | |
| 1860 | 340 | 87.8% | |
| 1870 | 416 | 22.4% | |
| 1880 | 533 | 28.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,582 | 196.8% | |
| 1900 | 3,390 | 114.3% | |
| 1910 | 4,753 | 40.2% | |
| 1920 | 4,797 | 0.9% | |
| 1930 | 6,856 | 42.9% | |
| 1940 | 6,117 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 6,014 | −1.7% | |
| 1960 | 5,664 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 5,643 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,604 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,621 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,575 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,709 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,254 | −8.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,575 people living in Harrietstown. There were 2,544 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.16 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 22.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 39 years, meaning half the people were younger and half were older than 39.
Communities and Places to See
Harrietstown has many interesting communities and locations.
- Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) – This is an airport in the northeastern part of the town. It serves the Saranac Lake area.
- Axton Landing – A small community, called a hamlet, in the southern part of town. It's near the Raquette River.
- Coreys – Another location in the southern part of the town.
- Eagle Island – A well-known island in Lower Saranac Lake.
- Fish Creek Ponds – A spot on the western side of Upper Saranac Lake.
- Follensby Pond – A lake near the western border of the town.
- Harrietstown – A hamlet close to the eastern town line, on NY-86. It's also east of the airport.
- Lake Clear – A lake near the western town line.
- Lake Clear – A hamlet near the western town line on NY-30, south of the lake with the same name.
- Lake Clear Junction – A hamlet east of Lake Clear on NY-30.
- Lake Colby – A hamlet north of Saranac Lake village on NY-86.
- McMasters Crossing – A hamlet south of Lake Clear.
- Lower Saranac Lake – A beautiful lake southwest of Saranac Lake village.
- Middle Saranac Lake – A lake mostly within the southern part of the town.
- Oseetah Lake – A lake on the eastern town line, south of Saranac Lake village.
- Saranac Lake – Part of this village is at the eastern town line, where NY-3 and NY-86 meet.
- Upper St. Regis – A location on NY-30 near the northern town line.
- Upper Saranac Lake – The southern end of this lake is in the western part of the town.
- Wawbeek – A hamlet on NY-30, by the western side of Upper Saranac Lake.
See also
In Spanish: Harrietstown (Nueva York) para niños
