Schuyler Falls, New York facts for kids
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Schuyler Falls, New York
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Location in Clinton County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.26 sq mi (96.52 km2) |
| • Land | 36.96 sq mi (95.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,181 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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5,120 |
| • Density | 138.52/sq mi (53.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12985, 12962
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-019-65717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979474 |
Schuyler Falls is a small town located in Clinton County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 5,181 people lived here. The town got its name from Peter Schuyler. He bought a mill on the Salmon River from Zephaniah Platt.
Schuyler Falls is in the middle-southern part of Clinton County. It is located southwest of the city of Plattsburgh.
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History of Schuyler Falls
The area where Schuyler Falls is located was first settled around 1794. Ezra Turner was one of the first people to settle there. He built the very first sawmill in 1801 near the Salmon River.
The town of Schuyler Falls was officially formed in 1848. It was created from a part of the larger town of Plattsburgh.
Geography of Schuyler Falls
Schuyler Falls covers a total area of about 95.4 square kilometers (36.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 94.6 square kilometers (36.5 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles) is water.
The Saranac River forms the northern border of the town. On the other side of this river is the town of Plattsburgh. The Salmon River flows through the southern part of Schuyler Falls. It is about 1 mile north of the border with the town of Peru. Both the Saranac and Salmon Rivers flow east into Lake Champlain.
New York State Route 22B is a main road in the town. It runs from north to south. This highway starts as an east-west road in the small community of Morrisonville.
Population of Schuyler Falls
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 2,110 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,976 | −6.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,684 | −14.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,640 | −2.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,456 | −11.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,665 | 14.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,588 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,400 | −11.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,350 | −3.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,480 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,585 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,157 | 99.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,884 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 4,184 | 45.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,787 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,130 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,181 | 1.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 5,120 | −1.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 5,128 people living in Schuyler Falls. These people lived in 1,866 households. About 1,416 of these households were families. The population density was about 140.5 people per square mile.
Many households, about 38.6%, had children under 18 living with them. About 60.5% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.71 people. The average family had 3.03 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 28.2% were under 18 years old. About 8.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years old.
Communities and Places in Schuyler Falls
- Banker Corners – This is a small area at the southwest corner of the town.
- Fanlon Corners – A small community located northwest of Schuyler Falls village.
- Macomb Reservation State Park – A state park found in the southern part of the town. It's a great place for outdoor activities.
- Morrisonville – A hamlet (a very small village) on the northern town line. Part of it is also in the Town of Plattsburgh.
- Norrisville – This used to be a community in the southern part of the town.
- Rock Corners – Another small community located north of Schuyler Falls village.
- Salmon River – An important river that flows through the southern part of the town. It runs through the community of Schuyler Falls.
- Schuyler Falls – This is the main community or hamlet of Schuyler Falls. It is located on NY Route 22B. People say it was founded in 1641. It was once an official village in 1758, but it is not an incorporated village anymore.
- Woods Mill – A small community in the northwestern part of the town. It is west of Morrisonville and near the Saranac River.
Famous People from Schuyler Falls
- Calvin Bridges (1889–1938) – He was a geneticist, which is a scientist who studies genes. Calvin Bridges was born in Schuyler Falls.
- Joseph S. Sterling (1878-1959) – He was a businessman and entrepreneur. He owned and operated the Alaska Silver Fox & Fur Company. This company had branches in Schuyler Falls, Au Sable Chasm, and Lake Placid.
Media in Schuyler Falls
- WOXR – This is a classical music radio station. It is part of the Vermont Public Radio network. This station serves the areas of Burlington, Vermont and Plattsburgh, New York.
See also
In Spanish: Schuyler Falls (Nueva York) para niños
