St. Regis Falls, New York facts for kids
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St. Regis Falls, New York
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 St. Regis Falls, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Town | Waverly |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,291 ft (393 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 432 |
| • Density | 334.37/sq mi (129.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12980
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-64716 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628185 |
St. Regis Falls is a small community in Franklin County, New York, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 432 people lived here. The community is named after the beautiful falls on the St. Regis River.
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Exploring St. Regis Falls Geography
St. Regis Falls is located in the northern part of the town of Waverly. It sits right along the northern side of the St. Regis River. This river is a branch that flows into the larger St. Lawrence River.
The famous falls that give the community its name are found on the river. They are located at the western edge of the town. The entire area of St. Regis Falls covers about 3.35 square kilometers (1.29 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the CDP itself.
Roads and Travel Routes
New York State Route 458 is a main road that goes through St. Regis Falls. If you travel west on this route, you will reach Nicholville in about 8 miles. Going southeast for about 6.5 miles will take you to Santa Clara.
Larger towns are also accessible from St. Regis Falls. Potsdam is about 23 miles to the west. You can get there by taking Route 458 and then Route 11B. Paul Smiths is about 26 miles to the southeast. This trip involves Routes 458 and Route 30.
Community Borders
The northern edge of St. Regis Falls follows the border between the town of Waverly and the town of Dickinson. This helps define where the community officially ends.
Local School and Unique Spots
The Saint Regis Falls Central School is located in the northern part of the community. This school serves students from the town of Waverly and other nearby towns.
There's a marshy area east of the village that locals sometimes call "Alligator Alley." This name refers to where the water meets Duane Street (also known as Red Tavern Road) on both sides, just before a place called Trim Hill.
Understanding the Population of St. Regis Falls
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| 2020 | 432 | — | |
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The population of a place tells us how many people live there. In 2010, the population of St. Regis Falls was 464 people. By the year 2020, the population had changed slightly to 432 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: St. Regis Falls (Nueva York) para niños
