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Hope, New York
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Hope Town Hall
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Location in Hamilton County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Hamilton |
| Established | 1818 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.64 sq mi (107.84 km2) |
| • Land | 40.70 sq mi (105.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 403 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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373 |
| • Density | 9.16/sq mi (3.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-041-35496 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979073 |
Hope is a small town in Hamilton County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 403 people lived there.
The town of Hope was first settled in 1790. It became an official town in 1818. Hope is located in the southeastern part of Hamilton County. It is about 49 miles (79 km) northwest of Schenectady.
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History of Hope, New York
Before European settlers arrived, the land where Hope is now was home to the Mohawk people. The Mohawks were an important tribe in the Iroquois Confederacy. This confederacy was formed around 1450.
Early Settlements and Land Purchases
Even though the Mohawks controlled the land for a long time, Hope was mostly empty. On July 31, 1772, a man named John Bergen and 23 friends bought 19,589 acres of land. They bought it from the Mohawk Turtle Clan. Mohawk Chief Hendricks signed the papers by drawing a turtle. This land became known as "Bergen's Purchase."
The first permanent settlers arrived in Hope in 1790. Gideon and Jeremiah Homestead came from Massachusetts. They settled near the southern border of the town.
In 1801, David Isdell built the first stone house in Hope. He had bought the land earlier that year. Isdell built an escape tunnel in his home. This was for protection during those early, uncertain times. Sadly, a young daughter of his went missing near the house. This was a reminder of the challenges faced by early settlers. Isdell's home, also called the "Old Eglin House," fell down in 1930.
Town Formation and Growth
Hope was originally the southern part of the Town of Wells. But the people living there voted to create their own town. So, on April 15, 1818, the "Town of Hope" was formed. In 1820, its population was 608 people.
In the 1830s, Montgomery County gave Hope to Hamilton County. Today, Hope is the most southeastern part of Hamilton County. By 1850, Hope was growing with farming, mining, sawmills, and tanneries. The population reached its highest point at 1,125 people.
Decline and Modern Hope
After 1850, the population started to decrease. Many people moved away as industries declined. On April 5, 1860, a large part of western Hope became part of the Town of Benson. This reduced Hope's area and population.
Many hotels were built in the late 1800s. But by the 1900s, the town's businesses stopped operating. The population dropped to 317 by 1905 and to just 163 by 1925. Much of the developed land was no longer used. Many one-room schools closed.
However, tourism remained important. New York Route 30 helped travelers find places to stay and other services. Today, Hope is mostly a quiet residential community. In 2014, about 387 people lived there.
Geography of Hope
The United States Census Bureau says the town has a total area of about 41.6 square miles (107.8 km2). Most of this, about 40.7 square miles (105.4 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.4 km2), is water.
The southern border of Hope is Fulton County. The eastern border is Saratoga County.
The Sacandaga River flows south through the western part of Hope. New York State Route 30 is a main road that runs north-south near the Sacandaga River.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 608 | — | |
| 1830 | 718 | 18.1% | |
| 1840 | 711 | −1.0% | |
| 1850 | 789 | 11.0% | |
| 1860 | 745 | −5.6% | |
| 1870 | 698 | −6.3% | |
| 1880 | 651 | −6.7% | |
| 1890 | 560 | −14.0% | |
| 1900 | 463 | −17.3% | |
| 1910 | 258 | −44.3% | |
| 1920 | 203 | −21.3% | |
| 1930 | 134 | −34.0% | |
| 1940 | 164 | 22.4% | |
| 1950 | 180 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 234 | 30.0% | |
| 1970 | 269 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 311 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 358 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 392 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 403 | 2.8% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 373 | −7.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 392 people living in Hope. There were 155 households and 113 families. The population density was about 9.6 people per square mile (3.7/km2). Most of the people (99.49%) were White.
About 30.3% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.53 people. The average family had 2.91 people.
The median age in the town was 41 years old. About 22.4% of the population was under 18. About 10.2% were 65 or older.
Communities and Locations in Hope
- Bennett Lake – A small lake north of Hope Falls.
- Groff Mountain – A mountain located northwest of the hamlet of Hope.
- Hope – The main village, also called Hope Center. It is on NY-30 near the Sacandaga River.
- Hope Falls – A small village east of Hope village on Hope Falls Road.
- Huckleberry Mountain – A mountain located north-northwest of Hope Falls.
- Maple Grove – A place in the southeastern part of Hope.
- Mason Hill – A mountain located south of Hope Falls.
- Middle Lake – A small lake between Bennet Lake and Murphy Lake.
- Murphy Lake – A small lake in the northern part of Hope.
- Rand Mountain – A mountain located north of Hope Falls.
- Round Top – A mountain located northwest of Hope Falls.
- Sacandaga River – A river flowing through the town. Groff Creek is a smaller stream that flows into it.
- Scribner Mountain – A mountain located northwest of Hope Falls.
- Southerland Mountain – A mountain located northwest of the hamlet of Hope.
- Sturgis Mountain – A mountain located northwest of Hope Falls.
- Thomas Hill – A mountain located southeast of Hope Falls.
Nearby Towns and Areas
Benson is to the west of Hope. The Town of Wells is to the north. The Towns of Day and Edinburg in Saratoga County are on the eastern border. Northampton is on the southern border.
See also
In Spanish: Hope (Nueva York) para niños
