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A hamlet is a small community or village, often without its own local government. It's usually smaller than a town but bigger than just a few houses. Think of it as a cozy neighborhood that's part of a larger town or county. In New York State, hamlets are special because they don't have their own mayor or town council. Instead, they are governed by the larger town or county they are located within. This list tells you about the different hamlets you can find in Lewis County, New York.

What is a Hamlet?

A hamlet is a type of community that's smaller than a city or a village. In New York State, a hamlet doesn't have its own separate government. This means it's not like a town with its own mayor and rules. Instead, the people living in a hamlet are part of a larger town or county, and that bigger government takes care of things like roads and services for them. Hamlets are often charming places with a few homes, maybe a store, or a church.

Lewis County, New York

Lewis County is located in the northern part of New York State. It's known for its beautiful natural areas, including forests, rivers, and hills. The county is a great place for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and exploring nature. Many of the hamlets in Lewis County are small and spread out, surrounded by the county's scenic landscapes.

Hamlets of Lewis County

Here is a list of the hamlets found in Lewis County, New York. Some of these hamlets have interesting old names they used to be called! We've also included their elevation, which tells you how high they are above sea level.

  • Alpina (Elevation: 745 feet)
  • Barnes Corners (Elevation: 1411 feet)
  • Beaver Falls (Former names: Beaverfalls, Castorville, Rohr's Mills; Elevation: 807 feet)
  • Belfort (Former name: Monterey; Elevation: 984 feet)
  • Bellwood (Elevation: 1614 feet)
  • Brantingham (Elevation: 1253 feet)
  • Briggs Corner (Elevation: 810 feet)
  • Bushes Landing (Elevation: 764 feet)
  • Clark Corners (Elevation: 1201 feet)
  • Collinsville (Former name: High Falls Village; Elevation: 1207 feet)
  • Crystal Dale (Former name: Crystaldale; Elevation: 1086 feet)
  • Dadville (Elevation: 741 feet)
  • Deer River (Former names: French's Mills, Myers Mills; Elevation: 781 feet)
  • Denmark (Elevation: 971 feet)
  • Diana Center (Former name: Blanchards Settlement; Elevation: 869 feet)
  • East Martinsburg (Elevation: 755 feet)
  • Fish Creek (Elevation: 1611 feet)
  • Forest City (Elevation: 919 feet)
  • Fowlersville (Elevation: 1168 feet)
  • Freeman Mill (Elevation: 1404 feet)
  • Glendale (Elevation: 843 feet)
  • Glenfield (Elevation: 768 feet)
  • Goulds Mill (Elevation: 863 feet)
  • Greig (Elevation: 807 feet)
  • Harrisburg (Former name: Harrisburgh; Elevation: 1362 feet)
  • Harrisville
  • High Falls (Elevation: 935 feet)
  • Hooker (Elevation: 1765 feet)
  • Houseville (Elevation: 1312 feet)
  • Indian River (Elevation: 961 feet)
  • Jerden Falls (Elevation: 922 feet)
  • Kimball Mill (Elevation: 886 feet)
  • Kirschnerville (Elevation: 928 feet)
  • Kosterville (Elevation: 938 feet)
  • Lake Bonaparte (Elevation: 768 feet)
  • Leisher Mill (Elevation: 1368 feet)
  • Locust Grove (Elevation: 1355 feet)
  • Lyonsdale (Elevation: 1066 feet)
  • Martinsburg (Former name: Martinsburgh; Elevation: 1263 feet)
  • Michigan Mills (Elevation: 1775 feet)
  • Mohawk Hill (Elevation: 1778 feet)
  • Monteola (Elevation: 1837 feet)
  • Naumburg (Former names: Naumberg, Naumburgh, Prussian Settlement; Elevation: 741 feet)
  • New Boston (Elevation: 1529 feet)
  • New Bremen (Former name: Dayansville; Elevation: 771 feet)
  • New Campbellwood Wye (Elevation: 1795 feet)
  • North Croghan Crossing (Elevation: 906 feet)
  • North Osceola (Elevation: 1591 feet)
  • Number Four (Elevation: 1568 feet)
  • Old Campbellwood Wye (Former name: Old Campbellwood Y; Elevation: 1857 feet)
  • Osceola (Elevation: 1030 feet)
  • Otter Creek (Elevation: 787 feet)
  • Page (Elevation: 1942 feet)
  • Parkers (Elevation: 1837 feet)
  • Parson Mill (Elevation: 1437 feet)
  • Petries Corners (Former name: Petrie's Corners; Elevation: 938 feet)
  • Pine Grove (Elevation: 771 feet)
  • Rector (Elevation: 1808 feet)
  • Remington Corners (Elevation: 797 feet)
  • Shuetown (Elevation: 968 feet)
  • Soft Maple (Elevation: 1181 feet)
  • Sperryville (Elevation: 1234 feet)
  • Swancott Mill (Elevation: 1316 feet)
  • Talcottville (Former name: Leyden; Elevation: 1135 feet)
  • Texas (Elevation: 909 feet)
  • Watson (Elevation: 748 feet)
  • Welch Hill (Elevation: 1923 feet)
  • West Leyden (Elevation: 1489 feet)
  • West Lowville (Elevation: 1214 feet)
  • West Martinsburg (Former name: West Martinsburgh; Elevation: 1260 feet)
  • Wetmore (Elevation: 1991 feet)
  • Windecker (Elevation: 1680 feet)
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