Johnsburg, New York facts for kids
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Johnsburg
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Downtown North Creek, near Johnsburg, NY
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Location of Johnsburg in Warren County
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 Johnsburg
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 206.74 sq mi (535.46 km2) |
| • Land | 204.23 sq mi (528.95 km2) |
| • Water | 2.51 sq mi (6.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,143 |
| • Density | 10.3657/sq mi (4.0022/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12843
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-38715 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979109 |
| Website | www.johnsburgny.com |
Johnsburg is a small town located in the northwestern part of Warren County, New York, in the United States. It's part of the wider Glens Falls area. In 2020, about 2,143 people lived there. The town gets its name from John Thurman, who was an important early settler and helped found the area. Johnsburg is actually the biggest town in Warren County when you look at its total area.
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History of Johnsburg
The first people to settle in the Johnsburg area arrived around 1788. The town of Johnsburg was officially created in 1805. It was originally called "Johnsburgh" and was formed from a nearby town called Thurman.
Geography of Johnsburg
Johnsburg covers a large area, about 206.7 square miles (535.46 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 2.5 square miles (6.51 square kilometers), being water.
The northern and western edges of Johnsburg share a border with Hamilton County. The eastern side of the town is marked by the famous Hudson River.
Population Changes in Johnsburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 727 | — | |
| 1830 | 985 | 35.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,139 | 15.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,503 | 32.0% | |
| 1860 | 2,188 | 45.6% | |
| 1870 | 2,599 | 18.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,742 | 5.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,894 | 5.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,374 | −18.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,315 | −2.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,242 | −3.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,887 | −15.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,000 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,076 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,250 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,377 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,173 | −8.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,352 | 8.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,450 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,395 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,143 | −10.5% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Johnsburg has changed. For example, in 1820, there were 727 residents. The population grew steadily for many decades, reaching its highest point in 1890 with 2,894 people. After that, the population saw some ups and downs. In 2000, there were 2,450 people living in Johnsburg. By 2020, the population was 2,143.
Communities and Locations in Johnsburg
Johnsburg is home to several smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Bakers Mills – A small village in the middle of the town. It has its own ZIP code, 12811.
- Christian Hill – A specific spot located west of North River.
- Edwards Hill – Another location, found northwest of Bakers Mills.
- Garnet Lake – A village near the southern border of the town, located at the top of a lake with the same name.
- Hour Pond – A lake found southeast of Christian Hill.
- Johnsburg – This is also the name of a small village within the town, located on Route 8.
- Kibby Pond – A lake located southwest of Edwards Hill.
- Lower Fish Pond – A lake found southeast of Oregon.
- Lower Siamese Pond – A lake located northwest of Oregon.
- North Creek – This is the largest community in Johnsburg. It's in the northeastern part of the town. Here you'll find the Gore Mountain Ski Center, the Johnsburg town hall, the library, and Johnsburg Central School.
- North River – A location close to the northern town border, east of Christian Hill.
- Oregon – A spot located on NY-8.
- Puffer Pond – A lake found southwest of Christian Hill.
- Riparius – A village right by the eastern town line on Route 8.
- Second Pond – A lake located west of Gore Mountain.
- Sodom – A village northwest of the Johnsburg village, also on Route 8.
- Thirteenth Lake – A lake located southwest of Christian Hill.
- Upper Fish Pond – A lake found southeast of Oregon.
- Upper Siamese Pond – A lake located northwest of Oregon.
- Wevertown – A village northeast of the Johnsburg village, on Route 8.
Notable People from Johnsburg
Some interesting people grew up in Johnsburg:
- Mathew Brady – A very famous photographer, known for his portraits and photos from the American Civil War.
- Jeanne Robert Foster – A talented poet, model, and writer who also worked as a war correspondent and editor.
- Eben Rexford – A writer and songwriter.
See also
In Spanish: Johnsburg (Nueva York) para niños
