Madrid, New York facts for kids
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Madrid, New York
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Map highlighting Madrid's location within St. Lawrence County.
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 Madrid, New York
Location in New York
Madrid, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.58 sq mi (138.78 km2) |
| • Land | 52.98 sq mi (137.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,744 |
| • Density | 31.67/sq mi (12.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-44490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979183 |
Madrid (pronounced MAD-rid) is a small town located in St. Lawrence County, New York. In 2020, about 1,744 people lived there. The town gets its name from the capital city of Spain. Madrid is in the northern part of St. Lawrence County, just north of Canton.
The Madrid-Waddington Central School serves the students who live in the town of Madrid.
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History of Madrid
People first started settling in Madrid around 1801. It was one of the first four towns created in St. Lawrence County in 1802. Madrid was originally part of the town of Lisbon.
Over the years, Madrid's size changed. In 1806, the southern part of Madrid was used to form the town of Potsdam. Later, in 1859, Madrid also gave up some land to create the new town of Waddington.
During the War of 1812, Madrid was close to Canada. Because of this, the town formed a local army called the "South Madrid Militia." In February 1814, a group from Canada even raided Madrid.
After the war, Madrid's economy changed. At first, people had different jobs like mining and logging. But over time, farming became the main way people made a living. Today, the businesses in Madrid mostly support the people who live there.
The First Congregational Church of Madrid is an important historical building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
Geography of Madrid
According to official records, the town of Madrid covers about 53.6 square miles (138.78 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 52.9 square miles (137.23 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.55 square kilometers), is water.
The Grasse River flows through the town, including through the main area known as the hamlet of Madrid. Another stream called Brandy Brook flows through the northwestern part of the town.
The hamlet of Madrid is located roughly halfway between the towns of Potsdam and Waddington. You can reach it by following New York State Route 345. Madrid is also home to the Madrid Golf Course, which is a nine-hole public golf course. New York State Route 310 is another main road that passes south of the hamlet.
Population and People
The population of Madrid has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,930 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,459 | 79.2% | |
| 1840 | 4,511 | 30.4% | |
| 1850 | 4,856 | 7.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,978 | −59.3% | |
| 1870 | 2,071 | 4.7% | |
| 1880 | 2,145 | 3.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,969 | −8.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,668 | −15.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,457 | −12.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,399 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,388 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,383 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,551 | 12.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,623 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,635 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,852 | 13.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,568 | −15.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,828 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,735 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,744 | 0.5% | |
In 2000, there were 1,828 people living in Madrid. There were 638 households, and 458 of these were families. The average household had about 2.68 people. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 38 years.
Communities and Places in Madrid
Madrid has several smaller communities and important locations:
- Allen Corners – This area is in the eastern part of the town, located on NY-310.
- Chamberlain Corners – You can find this spot in the northeastern part of Madrid, near the Grasse River on County Road 44.
- Chipman – This is a small hamlet located near the northwestern border of the town.
- Cogswell Corners – This area is northwest of the main Madrid village on County Road 31.
- Dixon Corners – Another location in the eastern part of the town, also on NY-310.
- Madrid – This is the main community in the town. Before 1826, it had other names like "Roberts Mills" and "Columbia Village." It's on the north bank of the Grass River.
- Madrid Springs – This hamlet is southwest of the main Madrid village on County Road 14.
- St. Lawrence State Forest – This is a large conservation area located in the eastern part of Madrid.
- Smiths Corners – This location is northeast of the Madrid village on County Road 14.
- Turnbull Corner – A hamlet found north of the Madrid village on NY-345.
Famous People from Madrid
Some notable people have come from Madrid:
- Ellsworth Burnett – A politician from Wisconsin.
- Matt Curley – A college ice hockey coach.
- George Z. Erwin – A politician.
- Charles C. Montgomery – A politician.
- James F. Pierce – A lawyer and politician.
- Oliver S. Powell – A farmer, miller, and merchant.
- Cyrus Walbridge – A politician who was the 28th mayor of St. Louis.
See also
In Spanish: Madrid (Nueva York) para niños
