Morristown, New York facts for kids
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Morristown
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Morristown as seen across the St. Lawrence River
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 Morristown
Location in New York
Morristown
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Settled | Circa 1808 |
| Established | 1821 |
| Named for | Gouverneur Morris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.4 sq mi (154 km2) |
| • Land | 45.9 sq mi (119 km2) |
| • Water | 13.6 sq mi (35 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,082 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13664
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-012-48543 |
| GNIS feature ID | 976680 |
Morristown is a town located in St. Lawrence County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,082 people lived there.
The town is named after Gouverneur Morris. He was an important person who signed the United States Declaration of Independence. He also owned a lot of land in New York.
The Town of Morristown is in the northwestern part of St. Lawrence County. It includes a smaller area called Morristown village. Both the town and the village are northwest of Gouverneur.
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History of Morristown
Early Settlement and Growth
The area that is now Morristown was first settled around 1808. This happened at the spot where the Morristown village is today.
One of the first battles during the War of 1812 took place here. It was a naval battle on the St. Lawrence River.
The town was officially created in 1821. It was formed from a part of the Town of Oswegatchie. Back then, it was known as "Haque."
Morristown's size was reduced two times to create new towns. These new towns were Hammond in 1827 and Macomb in 1841.
In 1828, a windmill was built because there wasn't enough waterpower. However, it stopped working and was abandoned just two years later.
Geography of Morristown
Land and Water Features
Morristown covers a total area of about 59.4 square miles. Most of this is land (45.9 square miles), and about 13.6 square miles is water.
The northern border of Morristown is the international line with Ontario, Canada. This border is marked by the St. Lawrence River.
Two main bodies of water are important to the town. These are the St. Lawrence River and Black Lake. Black Lake forms the southern border of the town.
Major Roads and Highways
Several important roads run through Morristown:
- New York State Route 37 is a highway that goes east and west.
- New York State Route 12 also goes east and west. It follows along the St. Lawrence River.
- New York State Route 58 is a road that goes north and south. It crosses NY-37 in the hamlet of Morristown.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 827 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,618 | 95.6% | |
| 1840 | 2,809 | 73.6% | |
| 1850 | 2,274 | −19.0% | |
| 1860 | 2,284 | 0.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,954 | −14.4% | |
| 1880 | 2,186 | 11.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,966 | −10.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,798 | −8.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,888 | 5.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,719 | −9.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,658 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,635 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,569 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,776 | 13.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,823 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,921 | 5.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,019 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,050 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,974 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,082 | 5.5% | |
In 2000, there were 2,050 people living in Morristown. These people lived in 816 households. About 581 of these were families.
Many households (29.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.4%) were married couples.
The population was spread out by age. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the town was 40 years.
Communities and Places in Morristown
Here are some of the communities and interesting spots you can find in the Town of Morristown:
- American Island – A small island in the St. Lawrence River. It's in the northwestern part of Morristown.
- Big Bay – A bay located at the southwestern end of Black Lake.
- Big Island – A large island found at the southern end of Black Lake.
- Black Lake – A long lake that forms the southeastern border of the town.
- Booths Island – An island in Black Lake, near Edwardsville.
- Bowman Island – Another island at the southern end of Black Lake.
- Brier Hill – A small community (hamlet) south of Morristown village on NY-37. The Young Memorial Church here was added to a list of historic places in 2011.
- Brier Hill Station – A place south of Brier Hill, settled around 1853.
- Cedars – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town. It's by Black Lake on County Road 6.
- Chippewa Creek – A stream that flows southwest through the town.
- Conger Island – An island at the southern end of Black Lake.
- Edgewater Park – A hamlet northeast of Morristown village. It's located along the St. Lawrence River.
- Edwardsville – A hamlet at the southern town line on NY-58. It was named after an early postmaster. This spot used to be called "The Narrows" and had a ferry across Black Lake. Now, there's a bridge.
- Emery Island – An island at the southern end of Black Lake.
- Elizabeth Island – An island in Black Lake. It used to be a club for wealthy people.
- Jacques Cartier State Park – A state park located southwest of Morristown village.
- Lonesome Bay – A bay at the southwestern end of Black Lake.
- Longs Corners – A hamlet between Morristown village and Edwardsville on NY-58.
- Lower Deep Bay – A bay found north of Big Island.
- Morristown – This is the main community (hamlet) of Morristown. It's on the southern bank of the St. Lawrence River. Here, NY-12, NY-37, and NY-58 all meet.
- Morristown Center – A hamlet near the eastern border of the town.
- Old Man Island – A small island in the St. Lawrence River, east of the state park.
- Point Comfort – A piece of land that sticks out into the St. Lawrence River, west of the state park.
- Terrace Park – A hamlet northeast of Morristown village, south of Edgewater Park.
- Upper Deep Bay – A bay located south of Big Island.
Cultural Mentions
- Morristown is mentioned in a book called The Titan by Theodore Dreiser. You can find it in Chapter LI.
See also
In Spanish: Morristown (Nueva York) para niños
