Stony Creek, New York facts for kids
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Stony Creek
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Location of Stony Creek in Warren County
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 Stony Creek
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 83.20 sq mi (215.50 km2) |
| • Land | 82.16 sq mi (212.80 km2) |
| • Water | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,418 ft (737 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 767 |
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747 |
| • Density | 9.09/sq mi (3.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12878
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-71641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979531 |
Stony Creek is a small town in the southwestern part of Warren County, New York. It is located northwest of the city of Glens Falls. In 2010, about 767 people lived there. The town gets its name from a creek that flows through it. Stony Creek is also found within the beautiful Adirondack Park.
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History of Stony Creek
The first settlers arrived in the Stony Creek area around 1795. Stony Creek officially became a town in 1852. It was created from a part of the Town of Warrensburg that was once called "Athol."
Early Industries and Population Changes
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Stony Creek had a busy tannery. This factory processed animal hides into leather. It was located where Roaring Branch and Stony Creek meet. During this time, the town's population grew to its highest point, with about 1,250 people.
A lot of hemlock trees were cut down in western Stony Creek for the tannery. When many trees were gone and tanning methods changed, the tannery closed. After that, the number of people living in Stony Creek went down a lot. The population has stayed lower ever since.
The Heart of Town
The center of Stony Creek is often called the "four corners" by people who live there. This is where roads from nearby towns like Hadley and Warrensburg meet. It is the main area for businesses and social gatherings.
Today, the Stony Creek Inn, the Creek Center Mercantile, and the Post Office are on three of these corners. A small park next to Roaring Branch is on the fourth corner.
John T. O'Neill Green Meadows Park
Another important place in Stony Creek is the John T. O'Neill Green Meadows Park. People also call it the "rec field." It is just west of the four corners, right along Stony Creek.
The rec field has many fun things to do. There is a swimming hole below a small dam on Stony Creek. You can also find a basketball court and a softball field there. A large covered area hosts "Music in the Park" every Tuesday night in July and August. The park also has a playground and picnic tables.
Mountain Festival
The "rec" field is also where the yearly Mountain Festival takes place. This festival has been happening for a long time. In the past, it was called Mountain Days. It celebrated the town's 100th anniversary and honored the area's history of logging. Thousands of people used to come to see exciting competitions. These included a greased pole climb, chainsaw and bandsaw speed contests, wood chopping, and axe throwing. There were even greased pig chases!
In recent years, Mountain Days became the Mountain Festival. It is now a smaller, more traditional event. It features music, food, and activities for kids. Local artists and craftspeople also sell their goods. The festival continues to grow and add new attractions each year.
Historic Buildings
The Methodist Episcopal Church in Stony Creek is an important historical building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. This means it is recognized as a special place worth protecting.
Geography of Stony Creek
Stony Creek covers a total area of about 83.2 square miles (215.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 82.4 square miles (212.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.7 square kilometers), is water.
Borders and Nearby Areas
The southern border of Stony Creek is shared with Saratoga County. The eastern border of the town is along the Hudson River. To the west, Stony Creek borders Hamilton County.
The towns of Day and Hadley in Saratoga County are to the south. The town of Wells in Hamilton County is to the west. To the north is the town of Thurman. The eastern border is shared with the town of Warrensburg.
Population of Stony Creek
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 960 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,127 | 17.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,253 | 11.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,342 | 7.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,019 | −24.1% | |
| 1910 | 858 | −15.8% | |
| 1920 | 651 | −24.1% | |
| 1930 | 464 | −28.7% | |
| 1940 | 457 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 479 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 459 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 560 | 22.0% | |
| 1980 | 528 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 670 | 26.9% | |
| 2000 | 743 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 767 | 3.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 747 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 743 people living in Stony Creek. The population density was about 9 people per square mile (3.5 people per square kilometer).
The average household in Stony Creek had about 2.46 people. The average family had about 2.95 people. In 2000, about 23.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
Communities and Locations in Stony Creek
- Bakertown – A place in the western part of the town.
- Harrisburg – A small community, called a hamlet, in the southwestern part of the town. It is on Harrisburg Road and next to Harrisburg Lake.
- Knowelhurst – Another hamlet in the north-central part of the town, also on Harrisburg Road.
- New Lake – A lake located northwest of Harrisburg.
- Stony Creek – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town. It is on Harrisburg Road, near the stream called Stony Creek.
- Wilcox Lake – A lake found near the western border of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Stony Creek (Nueva York) para niños
