Hartford, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hartford
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Hartford Baptist Church and Cemetery
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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 | 43.47 sq mi (112.60 km2) |
| • Land | 43.37 sq mi (112.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,193 |
| • Density | 50.449/sq mi (19.476/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12838
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-32457 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979053 |
Hartford is a small town located right in the middle of Washington County, New York. It's part of the larger Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 2,193 people lived in Hartford.
Contents
History of Hartford
Early Beginnings
Back in 1766, a special land grant called the Provincial Patent was given to officers who fought in the French and Indian War. This large area was known as the "Town of Westfield." It included several places we know today, like Putnam, Fort Ann, Dresden, part of Kingsbury, and Hartford.
Becoming Its Own Town
In 1793, Hartford officially became its own separate town, splitting off from Westfield. The area that became Westfield was once claimed by Vermont, but eventually, it became part of New York. Many of the first people to settle in Hartford came from New England. They often bought land that was part of the original patent.
Historic Buildings
Two important places in Hartford are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Hartford Baptist Church and Cemetery and the Elisha Straight House. They are recognized for their historical importance.
Geography of Hartford
Land and Water
Hartford covers a total area of about 43.5 square miles (112.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 43.4 square miles (112.3 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Roads and Routes
You can find several important roads in Hartford. NY 40 crosses NY 149 in the main community of Hartford. Further south, NY 40 also meets NY 196 in a place called South Hartford.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,493 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,420 | −2.9% | |
| 1840 | 2,164 | −10.6% | |
| 1850 | 2,051 | −5.2% | |
| 1860 | 2,046 | −0.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,980 | −3.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,700 | −14.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,470 | −13.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,290 | −12.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,216 | −5.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,102 | −9.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,102 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,088 | −1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,271 | 16.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,058 | −16.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,398 | 32.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,742 | 24.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,989 | 14.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,279 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,269 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,193 | −3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census from 2000, there were 2,279 people living in Hartford. These people lived in 813 households, and 639 of those were families. The population density was about 52.5 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Hartford?
In 2000, about 39.2% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households, 65.7%, were married couples living together. About 21.3% of households were not families. The average household had 2.80 people, and the average family had 3.11 people.
Age Groups
The population in Hartford is spread out across different age groups. About 28.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 31.7% were between 25 and 44 years old. And about 9.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Hartford was 35 years.
Communities and Locations in Hartford
- Adamsville – This is a small hamlet located at the western edge of the town, along NY-196.
- Big Creek – A small stream that flows out of the town near its western border.
- East Hartford – A hamlet found south of the main Hartford hamlet, on County Route 30.
- Hartford – This is the main hamlet where NY 40 and NY 149 meet.
- South Hartford – Another hamlet located south of the main Hartford hamlet, along NY 40.
Notable Person
- Sarah Bates (1792–1881) was a Shaker artist who lived in Hartford.
See also
In Spanish: Hartford (Nueva York) para niños
