Moreau, New York facts for kids
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Moreau
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Map highlighting Moreau's location within Saratoga County.
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 Moreau
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Named for | Jean Victor Moreau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.58 sq mi (112.87 km2) |
| • Land | 41.94 sq mi (108.61 km2) |
| • Water | 1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,202 |
| • Density | 371.78/sq mi (143.546/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
12803, 12828, 12831
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-48318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979236 |
Moreau is a town located in Saratoga County, New York, in the United States. It's in the northeast part of the county, just north of Saratoga Springs. In 2020, about 16,202 people lived there.
The town is named after Jean Victor Moreau, a famous French general. He visited the area right before the town was officially created. Moreau also includes a village called South Glens Falls.
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History of Moreau
Moreau was first settled around 1766. At that time, it was part of another town called Northumberland. Moreau became its own town in 1805.
Ulysses S. Grant's Last Days
A very important person in American history, Ulysses S. Grant, spent his final weeks in Moreau. Grant was a famous general during the American Civil War and later became the President. He stayed at what is now the Grant Cottage State Historic Site. Here, he worked hard to finish writing his memoirs, which are like his life story.
The cottage is on Mount McGregor and is surrounded by beautiful nature. After Grant passed away, many thousands of Civil War veterans visited the site to honor him. Today, the cottage is on the grounds of what used to be the Mount McGregor Correctional Facility, a prison that is now closed.
Historical Buildings and Sites
The history of Moreau is also kept alive by the Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls. This society is located in the Parks-Bentley House. This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, which means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Another important historical spot is the Royal Blockhouse site. It was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. These sites help us remember the past of Moreau.
Geography of Moreau
Moreau covers an area of about 43.6 square miles (112.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 42.2 square miles (108.61 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.5 square miles (4.26 square kilometers), is water.
Rivers and Borders
The Hudson River forms the entire northern and eastern edges of the town. This means that the eastern border of Moreau is also the border with Washington County. The northern border of the town is shared with Warren County.
Major Roads
Two main highways run through Moreau, going from north to south. These are the Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87) and US Route 9. These roads make it easy to travel to and from Moreau.
Other important roads include New York State Route 32, which crosses US-9 in a small community called Fernwood. Also, New York State Route 197 meets NY-32 in the hamlet of Reynolds Corners.
Population of Moreau
The population of Moreau has grown steadily over the years. Here's how the number of people living in Moreau has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,549 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,690 | 9.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,576 | −6.7% | |
| 1850 | 1,834 | 16.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,210 | 20.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,256 | 2.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,555 | 13.3% | |
| 1890 | 2,698 | 5.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,999 | 11.2% | |
| 1910 | 3,340 | 11.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,222 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 4,471 | 38.8% | |
| 1940 | 4,930 | 10.3% | |
| 1950 | 6,065 | 23.0% | |
| 1960 | 8,406 | 38.6% | |
| 1970 | 10,411 | 23.9% | |
| 1980 | 11,188 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 13,022 | 16.4% | |
| 2000 | 13,826 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 14,728 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 16,202 | 10.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 13,826 people living in Moreau. The town had about 5,128 households.
Communities and Locations in Moreau
Moreau has several interesting communities and places to visit:
- Bakers Falls – This is a small waterfall on the Hudson River, located near Fenimore.
- Clarks Corner – You can find this spot in the southeastern part of the town, along NY-32. It was named after an early doctor named Billy Clark.
- Ashford Estates – A neighborhood community located off Route 9 in the southern part of the town.
- Fenimore – A small community (hamlet) located east of South Glens Falls.
- Fernwood – This hamlet starts south of South Glens Falls village. It runs along Moreau's western border by the Hudson River.
- Fortsville – A hamlet found in the southwestern part of the town.
- Grant Cottage State Historic Site – The historic place where former President Ulysses S. Grant spent his last days.
- Moreau Lake – A beautiful lake located west of Fortsville.
- Moreau Lake State Park – A state park in the southwestern part of the town, great for outdoor activities.
- Mount McGregor Correctional Facility (closed) – This used to be a New York State prison in the western part of the town. It is now closed.
- Reynolds Corners – A hamlet located south of South Glens Falls, where NY-32 and NY-197 meet.
- South Glens Falls – A village situated near the northern town line on US-9, right next to the Hudson River.
See also
In Spanish: Moreau (Nueva York) para niños
