Putnam, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Putnam
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Location in Washington County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.42 sq mi (91.73 km2) |
| • Land | 32.79 sq mi (84.93 km2) |
| • Water | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 609 |
| • Estimate
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583 |
| • Density | 17.78/sq mi (6.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
12861 (primary)
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-60092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979402 |
Putnam is a small town in northern Washington County, New York, USA. It is part of the Glens Falls area. In 2020, about 567 people lived there. The town is named after Israel Putnam, a hero from the American Revolution.
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History of Putnam
The area where Putnam is located was once part of a special land grant in 1764. This grant was given to officers who fought in the French and Indian War. At that time, the region was known as Charlotte County.
The town of Putnam was officially created in 1806. It was formed from a larger town called Westfield, which is now known as Fort Ann.
The Hiram Congdon House is an important old building in Putnam. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This means it's a special place worth protecting because of its history.
Geography of Putnam
Putnam covers about 35.5 square miles (91.73 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 33.2 square miles (84.93 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.3 square miles (6.80 square kilometers), is water.
The northern edge of Putnam borders Essex County. To the east, the town's boundary is defined by Lake Champlain, which also forms the border with Vermont. On the western side, Lake George and Warren County mark the town's limits. Putnam is located inside the beautiful Adirondack Park.
NY Route 22 is a main highway that runs north and south through the middle of the town.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 892 | — | |
| 1830 | 718 | −19.5% | |
| 1840 | 784 | 9.2% | |
| 1850 | 753 | −4.0% | |
| 1860 | 754 | 0.1% | |
| 1870 | 603 | −20.0% | |
| 1880 | 611 | 1.3% | |
| 1890 | 568 | −7.0% | |
| 1900 | 505 | −11.1% | |
| 1910 | 504 | −0.2% | |
| 1920 | 528 | 4.8% | |
| 1930 | 479 | −9.3% | |
| 1940 | 534 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 534 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 490 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 579 | 18.2% | |
| 1980 | 506 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 477 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 645 | 35.2% | |
| 2010 | 609 | −5.6% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 583 | −4.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 645 people living in Putnam. These people lived in 248 households, and 181 of these were families. The town had about 19.5 people per square mile (6.86 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Putnam were White (99.84%). A small number were Asian (0.16%). About 1.24% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.3%) were married couples. The average household had 2.60 people. The average family had 3.07 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.7% were under 18. About 14.9% were 65 or older. The average age in Putnam was 40 years old.
Places in Putnam
Communities
- Adirondack Camp – This is a private summer camp for kids. It is located south of Glenburnie, near Lake George.
- Glenburnie – A small village on Lake George, located at Blairs Bay.
- Putnam – This is the main village in the town. It is located on NY-22 and County Road 2.
- Putnam Station – Another small village. It is near NY-22 and County Routes 2 and 3, close to Mill Bay.
- Wright – A village in the northeastern part of the town. It is located on Lake Champlain.
Natural Locations
- Blairs Bay – A bay on the eastern side of Lake George. It is near Glenburnie.
- Brimstone Hill – A hill located east of Gull Bay.
- Charter Brook – A stream that flows into Lake Champlain in northern Putnam.
- Charter Brook Pond – A pond created by a dam across Charter Brook. It is east of Blairs Bay.
- Gull Bay – A bay on Lake George, south of Camp Adirondack.
- Lamb Shanty Bay – A bay on Lake George in the southern part of Putnam.
- Mill Bay – A bay on Lake Champlain.
- Mill Brook – A stream in the southern part of the town. It flows into Mill Bay.
- Mud Pond – A lake in the southwestern part of Putnam.
- Record Hill – A hill located north of Glenburnie.
- Skerrey Point – A piece of land that sticks out into Lake George. It helps form Gull Bay.
- Smith Bay – A bay located south of Skerrey Point.
- South Mountain – A mountain located north of Record Hill.
Education in Putnam
Children in Putnam attend schools run by the Putnam Central School District. This school district covers the same area as the town. It has a board of five members who make decisions about the schools.
Putnam Central School teaches students from kindergarten through 6th grade. After 6th grade, students in 7th grade and higher travel by bus to the Ticonderoga Central School District. This district is located in Ticonderoga, a nearby town.
See also
In Spanish: Putnam (Nueva York) para niños
