Round Lake (village), New York facts for kids
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Round Lake
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Round Lake Village Inn, April 2009
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Map highlighting Round Lake's location within Saratoga County.
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 Round Lake
Location in New York
Round Lake
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Settled | 1867 |
| Village | 1969 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
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| • Total | 828 |
| • Density | 737.97/sq mi (284.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12151
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-63957 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0962980 |
| Website | http://www.roundlakevillage.org/ |
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Round Lake Historic District
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| Nearest city | Round Lake, New York |
| Built | 1865 |
| Architect | Drube, H. |
| Architectural style | Second Empire, Gothic, Stick/Eastlake |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001225 |
| Added to NRHP | April 24, 1975 |
Round Lake is a small village in Saratoga County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 828 people lived there. The village gets its name from a round-shaped lake right next to it. The entire village is part of the Round Lake Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 because of its important history. The Village of Round Lake is located within the larger Town of Malta.
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History of Round Lake Village
The village of Round Lake started in 1867. It was first a summer meeting place for groups of Methodists. These meetings were called "camp meetings." At first, visitors stayed in tents. Ministers could rent rooms in the passenger station.
By 1868, more permanent buildings appeared. These included small houses called cottages. There was also an office for the leaders and a bookstore. A market was built too. The Round Lake Association owned and governed the village.
By 1881, the village started offering lectures. These were similar to the famous Chautauqua Institution programs. In 1887, George West built the George West Museum of Art and Archaeology. This museum helped make the village a cultural center.
A very old and large organ is in the Round Lake Auditorium. It is called the Ferris Tracker organ. It was built in 1847 for a church in New York City. In 1888, it was moved to Round Lake. This organ is still used for music shows today.
In the mid-1900s, fewer people were interested in the cultural activities. The Round Lake Association ended in the 1960s. The museum was taken apart in 1965. After the association closed, the village became an official village in 1969.
Geography and Location
Round Lake is located at coordinates 42°56′12″N 73°47′37″W / 42.93667°N 73.79361°W.
The village covers about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.28 square kilometers), is water.
The village is on the western side of a lake also called Round Lake. A smaller lake, Little Round Lake, is to the northeast. It is connected to Round Lake by a short passage.
New York State Route 67 runs along the northeastern side of the lake. U.S. Route 9 goes through the eastern part of the village. Interstate 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, is about half a mile to the west. County Roads 80 and 823 connect US-9 to the Northway.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 886 | — | |
| 1980 | 791 | −10.7% | |
| 1990 | 765 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 604 | −21.0% | |
| 2010 | 623 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 828 | 32.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 604 people living in Round Lake. There were 257 households and 160 families. The population density was about 558.7 people per square mile (215.7 people per square kilometer).
About 32.3% of households had children under 18. About 47.5% were married couples. The average household had 2.35 people. The average family had 2.96 people.
The median age in the village was 38 years old. About 25.3% of the people were under 18. About 11.3% were 65 or older.
Round Lake Fire Department
The Round Lake Hose Company started in 1886. It was first called the M.B. Sherman Hose Company. Members had to have "good moral character" and live close to the community.
Their first firehouse was on Troy Avenue. They used a two-wheeled cart to carry hoses. Another cart with a bell would go ahead to warn people.
Today, the Round Lake Hose Company has two fire stations. They have eleven fire trucks and other equipment. About 65 volunteer men and women work there. They respond to emergencies in the village and nearby towns. They also have a special 1926 Childs fire truck. It is used in parades to show their history.
See also
In Spanish: Round Lake (Nueva_York) para niños
