Louisville, New York facts for kids

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Louisville Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	St. Lawrence
Named for	Louis XIV of France
Area
• Total	63.87 sq mi (165.41 km2)
• Land	48.52 sq mi (125.68 km2)
• Water	15.34 sq mi (39.74 km2)
Elevation	266 ft (81 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,050
• Density	63.84/sq mi (24.65/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code	36-43588
GNIS feature ID	0979170
Website	https://www.louisvillenewyork.com

Louisville is a small town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 3,050 people lived there. The town is thought to be named after King Louis XIV of France. However, its name is said as "Lewis-ville."

The Town of Louisville is located at the northern edge of St. Lawrence County. It is west of the Village of Massena.

History of Louisville

Early Settlers

The first people to settle in the Louisville area were Nahum Wilson and his family. They arrived in April 1800. They came from a place called Peru, NY.

Town Formation

The town of Louisville was officially created in 1810. It was formed from a part of the Town of Massena. Later, in 1823, almost half of Louisville was used to create the Town of Norfolk.

Some of the land that was lost to Norfolk was given back to Louisville in 1844. In 1849, there was an idea to take another part of Louisville to add to the Town of Massena, but this idea was not approved.

Life and War

Early settlers in Louisville often met with their Canadian neighbors. At that time, Canada was known as British North America. People from both sides would often cross the St. Lawrence River to meet each other.

During the War of 1812, even though they had good relationships with their Canadian neighbors, the men of Louisville formed a local defense group called a militia. They chose Benjamin Daniels to be their leader. This militia helped control boats and traffic on the river. They were told to let Native Americans pass freely. After the war, people from Louisville and Canada still met, sometimes in secret at night.

Geography of Louisville

Louisville covers an area of about 63.8 square miles (165.4 square kilometers). About 48.2 square miles (125.68 square kilometers) of this is land. The rest, about 15.7 square miles (39.74 square kilometers), is water.

Rivers and Borders

The northern border of the town is the St. Lawrence River. This river also forms the international border between the United States and Canada. On the Canadian side, it borders the Province of Ontario. The Grasse River also flows through the town, moving towards the northeast.

Main Roads

Several important roads run through Louisville:

• New York State Route 37 is a major road that goes east and west in the northern part of town.
• New York State Route 131 is a shorter road located close to the St. Lawrence River.
• New York State Route 37B branches off from NY-37 near the eastern town line and goes north.
• New York State Route 56 crosses the eastern part of Louisville and meets NY-37 near the eastern town line.

Population of Louisville

In 2000, there were 3,195 people living in Louisville. These people lived in 1,279 households, with 892 of them being families. The population density was about 66 people per square mile.

About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, nearly 60%, were married couples living together. About 24% of all households were made up of single individuals.

The population was spread out by age. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.

The average income for a household in Louisville in 2000 was about $139,125. For families, the average income was about $110,463. A small number of families, about 3.2%, and 6.1% of the total population, lived below the poverty line. This included 14.1% of those under 18.

Places in Louisville

Here are some of the communities and locations you can find in the Town of Louisville:

• Bradford Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River. It is west of Wilson Hill Island.
• Chase Mills – A small community located at the western edge of the town, near the Grass River.
• Coles Creek – A wide stream that flows into the St. Lawrence River in the northwestern part of the town.
• Croil Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River, found at the northeastern corner of the town. This island has had several names over time. It was not officially part of the United States until 1818.
• Dishaw – A small community located near the southern border of the town.
• Louisville – This is the main community or hamlet of Louisville. It is in the western part of the town, near the Grass River. It used to be called "Millerville."
• Louisville Corner - A community north of the main Louisville hamlet. It is on NY-37 where it meets NY-131.
• Louisville Landing – This was once a port on the St. Lawrence River.
• Nichols Hill Island – Another island in the St. Lawrence River, located in the northwest of Louisville.
• Richards Point – A spot on the St. Lawrence River, north of Tucker Terrace.
• Tucker Terrace – A community in the northeastern part of the town. It is on Route 131, close to the St. Lawrence River.
• Wilson Hill Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River, located west of Bradford Island.