South Glens Falls, New York facts for kids
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South Glens Falls
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| Village of South Glens Falls | |
| Nickname(s):
SGF, Southy
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Map highlighting South Glens Falls' location within Saratoga County.
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 South Glens Falls
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,744 |
| • Density | 2,757.00/sq mi (1,064.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12803
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-69078 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970626 |
South Glens Falls is a small village in Saratoga County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 3,744 people lived there. The village is located in the northern part of the Town of Moreau. It sits just south of the City of Glens Falls.
A famous spot in the village is Cooper's Cave. You can even see it on the village's official seal! This cave is named after James Fenimore Cooper, a well-known author. He was inspired by the area and used it as a setting in his famous novel, The Last of the Mohicans.
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History of South Glens Falls
Long ago, during the late woodland period, the area around South Glens Falls was a winter hunting ground. Native American tribes like the Mohawk and Algonquian used to hunt here.
Over time, more people started to settle in the area. This was because it was a good place to transport goods. People used a path called the "Great Carry" (which is now Route 9) to move things between Glens Falls and Fort Edward.
In 1766, the Daniel Parks family became the first settlers. They received about 800 acres (3.2 km2) of land. On their land, they built a house and a saw mill. By the 1830s, the settlement was growing. It had several saw mills, a grist mill (for grinding grain), a cotton mill, and a quarry (for digging stone). There was also a dock to help with trade.
South Glens Falls officially became a village in 1895. This happened because people wanted to create a public water system for everyone.
Today, the history of the area is kept alive by the Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls. They are located in the Parks-Bentley House. This house is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
Education in South Glens Falls
The South Glens Falls Central School District helps students learn and grow. The New York State Department of Education officially recognizes this school district. It was first started in 1945.
The school district covers a large area, about 70 square miles (180 km2). It serves students from the towns of Moreau, Northumberland, and Wilton. There are four elementary schools for younger students (grades K-5). There is also one middle school (grades 6-8) and one high school (grades 9-12).
About 3,350 students attend schools in the district. For every 15 students, there is one teacher. Many teachers have been teaching for 20 years or more. The cost per student is low compared to other areas in Saratoga County. A group of nine people on the board of education helps run the district.
Elementary Schools
- Ballard Elementary School
- Harrison Avenue Elementary School
- Moreau Elementary School
- Tanglewood Elementary School
Middle School
- Oliver W. Winch Middle School
High School
- South Glens Falls Senior High School (located at 42 Merritt Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803)
South High Marathon Dance
South Glens Falls Senior High School is also known as South High. It hosts a special event every year called the South High Marathon Dance. During this event, high school students raise money to help families, individuals, or causes that need support.
The first Marathon Dance was held in 1978. It raised about $1,500 for the local Emergency Squad. By 2016, the Marathon Dance had raised over $5.5 million in total. This money has helped many different causes, people, and families in the community.
Geography of South Glens Falls
South Glens Falls is located at 43°17′47″N 73°38′3″W / 43.29639°N 73.63417°W.
The village covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2). Most of this area, about 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), is water.
The village sits on the south bank of the Hudson River. You can reach it easily from Exit 17N of Interstate 87.
Several important roads meet in the village. These include U.S. Route 9, New York State Route 32, and County Road 28. All of these roads run north and south.
Population of South Glens Falls
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,047 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,083 | 3.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,606 | 48.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,025 | 26.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,247 | 11.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,158 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,689 | 24.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,081 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,645 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,129 | 13.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,013 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,714 | −7.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,506 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,368 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,518 | 4.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,744 | 6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 3,368 people living in South Glens Falls. These people lived in 1,523 households, and 851 of these were families. The village had about 2,500 people per square mile (965 per km2).
Most people in the village were White (98.52%). A small number were African American (0.68%), Native American (0.09%), or Asian (0.15%). About 0.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 87 males.
The average income for a household in the village was $31,623. For families, the average income was $41,694. About 10.6% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 10.9% of those under 18 and 13.0% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: South Glens Falls para niños
