Ticonderoga (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Ticonderoga, New York
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Location in Essex County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Town | Ticonderoga |
| Incorporated | May 18, 1889 |
| Dissolved | December 31, 1993 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.35 sq mi (11.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.27 sq mi (11.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,250 |
| • Density | 760.77/sq mi (293.71/km2) |
| ZIP codes |
12858, 12883
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-73880 |
Ticonderoga (/taɪkɒndəˈroʊɡə/) is a small community called a hamlet. It is located in the southeastern part of the town of Ticonderoga. This area is in Essex County, New York, in the United States.
The name "Ticonderoga" comes from a Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) word. It means "between the two waters." These two waters are Lake George and Lake Champlain. In 2008, Ticonderoga became a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area used for counting people in the census. In 2010, about 3,382 people lived here.
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A Look Back: Ticonderoga's History
In 1889, Ticonderoga was officially made a village. This meant it had its own local government. However, in 1992, the people living there voted to end the village government.
Ticonderoga has been important for making paper. It is also known for mining graphite. Graphite is a mineral used to make pencils. The famous yellow "Ticonderoga pencils" got their name from these mines.
Fort Ticonderoga's Story
Near the hamlet, on Lake Champlain, is Fort Ticonderoga. This fort was once a very important military outpost. Over time, it fell apart. Later, a new fort was built on the old ruins. Today, it is a popular historical site.
Boats on the Lake
The Lake George Steamboat Company still runs steamboats from Ticonderoga. These boats offer fun trips on the lake.
Exploring Ticonderoga's Geography
Ticonderoga is located in Upstate New York. It is south of a city called Plattsburgh. It is also very close to the border of Vermont.
The community sits between Lake George and Lake Champlain. There is a natural path between these two lakes. This path is called a portage. Fort Ticonderoga was built to protect this important pathway.
The La Chute River
The water that flows between Lake George and Lake Champlain is called the La Chute River. This river has a waterfall at the eastern edge of the hamlet.
Getting Around
During the summer, a special cable ferry connects Ticonderoga to Shoreham, Vermont. This ferry is powered by diesel.
Three main roads meet at the northern edge of Ticonderoga. These are New York State Route 9N, New York State Route 74, and New York State Route 22.
The total area of Ticonderoga is about 11.27 square kilometers (4.35 square miles). Most of this area, about 11.07 square kilometers (4.27 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.20 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Ticonderoga: Demographics
In 2020, about 3,250 people lived in Ticonderoga. There were 1,592 homes and 1,380 families. Most people (92.5%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial groups. About 1.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
People in Ticonderoga have different family backgrounds. Many have English (20.2%), French (19.5%), or Irish (16.7%) roots. Other backgrounds include Italian, German, Polish, and French Canadian.
The average age of people in Ticonderoga was 41.1 years old. About 22.2% of the people were 65 or older. About 7.3% of the population were veterans, meaning they served in the military.
The average income for a household was about $50,700 per year. For families, it was around $51,908. About 13.2% of the people in Ticonderoga lived in poverty. This included 14.9% of people under 18.
Learning in Ticonderoga: Education
The schools in Ticonderoga are part of the Ticonderoga Central School District.
See also
In Spanish: Ticonderoga (condado de Essex) para niños
