Three Mile Bay, New York facts for kids
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Three Mile Bay, New York
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 Three Mile Bay, New York
Location in New York
Three Mile Bay, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Lyme |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 187 |
| • Density | 660.78/sq mi (255.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13693
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| GNIS feature ID | 967455 |
| FIPS code | 36-73737 |
Three Mile Bay is a small community in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a small settlement that the government counts for population statistics.
Three Mile Bay is located in Jefferson County, within the town of Lyme. It sits about 259 feet (79 m) above sea level. In 2020, about 187 people lived there.
This community has its own post office and a volunteer fire department. It's also a great spot for boating and fishing, with launches that connect to Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
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Exploring Three Mile Bay's Past
Three Mile Bay was first settled between 1810 and 1820. A notable early resident was Asa Wilcox. He was a skilled builder who constructed many different types of ships.
- From 1835 to 1853, Asa Wilcox built 48 vessels.
- These included brigs, propellers, and schooners.
- Some of his ships, like the A.E. Vickery, later became shipwrecks.
- These shipwrecks now rest at the bottom of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. There are over 500 such wrecks in these waters.
Where is Three Mile Bay Located?
Three Mile Bay is found in the western part of Jefferson County. It is at the very beginning of a bay that shares its name. This bay is an inlet of Chaumont Bay, which is part of Lake Ontario.
The community is located along New York State Route 12E.
- If you travel northwest on Route 12E for about 8 miles (13 km), you will reach Cape Vincent. This town is on the St. Lawrence River.
- If you head southeast for about 17 miles (27 km), you will arrive in Watertown. Watertown is the main city and county seat of Jefferson County.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Three Mile Bay CDP covers an area of about 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2). All of this area is land.
Population of Three Mile Bay
The population of Three Mile Bay has changed over the years. The numbers below show how many people lived there during different U.S. Census counts.
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| 2020 | 187 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Three Mile Bay para niños
