Russell Gardens, New York facts for kids

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Village
Incorporated Village of Russell Gardens
The Village Hall of Russell Gardens on May 21, 2021.
Official seal of Russell Gardens
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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Country	United States
State	New York
County	Nassau
Town	North Hempstead
Incorporated	September 23, 1931
Named for	Captain Frederick Russell
Area
• Total	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Land	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	131 ft (40 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	978
• Density	5,620.69/sq mi (2,174.83/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	11021
Area code(s)	516, 363
FIPS code	36-64232
GNIS feature ID	0963113

Russell Gardens is a small village located on the Great Neck Peninsula. It's part of the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, New York, United States. In 2020, about 978 people lived there.

This area was first planned to be part of the nearby village of Thomaston. However, the people living in Russell Gardens didn't agree. They decided to create their own separate village in the same year.

History of Russell Gardens

Russell Gardens was first developed by Francis H. Knighton. He had also worked on the nearby community of Kensington. The land was mostly open fields where people often played polo.

How Russell Gardens Got Its Name

Most of the village's 135 acres used to be part of Captain Frederick Russell's large estate. Before him, the Schenck and Haviland families owned the land. Knighton bought this land and other parts from Arthur Cushman. He quickly started building the community and named it Russell Gardens after Captain Russell.

Building the Community

Knighton's group continued to develop the area. They planned streets, set up utilities, and created parkland. They made sure all the electrical wires were placed underground. A landscaper named J.J. Levinson designed the community's green spaces.

Becoming an Official Village

In 1931, the nearby village of Thomaston wanted to become an official village and include Russell Gardens. But the people of Russell Gardens wanted to keep their community special. They felt it was important to become their own village. This way, they could make their own rules about how the land was used. Most residents voted to become a village that year. Russell Gardens officially became an incorporated village on September 23, 1931.

Village Justice Court

In 1981, Russell Gardens started its own Village Justice Court. This court helps the village handle local issues. These include traffic tickets and problems with village rules.

Geography of Russell Gardens

U.S. Census Map of Russell Gardens

Russell Gardens is located at coordinates 40°46′52″N 73°43′30″W / 40.78111°N 73.72500°W / 40.78111; -73.72500.

The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.2 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population and People

In 2000, there were 1,074 people living in Russell Gardens. These people made up 400 households and 296 families. The village had about 5,865 people per square mile.

Most of the people living in the village were White (85.94%). About 10.61% were Asian. A small number were African American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. About 5.03% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (39.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (68.5%) were married couples. About 24.3% of households were individuals living alone.

The average age of people in the village was 42 years old. About 26.7% of the population was under 18.

Education in Russell Gardens

School District

Russell Gardens is completely within the Great Neck Union Free School District. This means that all children in the village who go to public schools attend schools in Great Neck.

Elementary Schools

For elementary school, all children in Russell Gardens go to Lakeville Elementary School.

Secondary Schools

For middle and high school, students from Russell Gardens attend Great Neck South Middle School. They also go to Great Neck South High School.

Library District

Russell Gardens is part of the Great Neck Library District. The Great Neck Public Library serves the residents of the village.

Village Infrastructure

Transportation

Roads

Northern Boulevard (New York State Route 25A) runs through Russell Gardens. It also forms the village's southern border. Other important roads include Clent Road, Middle Neck Road (CR 11), and Wensley Drive.

Train Stations

There are no train stations directly in Russell Gardens. The closest Long Island Rail Road stations are Great Neck and Little Neck. These stations are on the Port Washington Branch line.

Bus Routes

Several bus routes serve Russell Gardens. The n20G bus travels along Northern Boulevard and Middle Neck Road. This bus line is run by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE). Other NICE bus routes, like the n20h, n21, n25, and n26, also pass through a small part of the village.

Utilities

Natural Gas

National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses in Russell Gardens.

Electricity

PSEG Long Island supplies electricity to all homes and businesses in the village.

Sewage System

Russell Gardens has a sanitary sewer system. The Belgrave Sewer District manages these sewers.

Water Supply

The Manhasset–Lakeville Water District provides water to Russell Gardens.

Notable People

Some famous people have lived in Russell Gardens:

• Douglass Dumbrille – An actor.
• Florence Eldridge – An actress who lived here with her husband, Frederick March.
• W. C. Fields – A well-known actor, entertainer, and writer.
• D. W. Griffith – A famous film director and producer.
• Dennis King – An actor and singer.
• Frederick March – An actor who lived here with his wife, Florence Eldridge.

Images for kids

• Russell Gardens, NY Official Seal.webp

  Official seal of Russell Gardens