Waddington, New York facts for kids
Waddington is a small town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,266 people lived there. The town is named after its main village, which is also called Waddington.
Both the Town of Waddington and the Village of Waddington are located on the northern edge of St. Lawrence County. They are north of another town called Canton.
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A Look Back: Waddington's History
The first people settled in the Waddington area around 1797. This was near what would become the village of Waddington. However, some families were already living there even before that.
How Waddington Village Grew
The community of Waddington officially became an incorporated village in 1839. At that time, it was still part of a larger area known as the Town of Madrid.
When Waddington Became a Town
The Town of Waddington was officially formed in 1859. It was created from parts of the Town of Madrid.
Waddington's Role in the War of 1812
A battle during the War of 1812 actually happened in Waddington. This fight took place right on the St. Lawrence River, which is a very important waterway.
Fishing Tournaments in Waddington
Waddington has also been a host for big fishing competitions! The Bassmaster Elite Series Championships, which are major fishing tournaments, have been held many times in Waddington at Whittaker Park.
Exploring Waddington's Geography
The town of Waddington covers about 58.0 square miles (150.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 51.5 square miles (133.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.4 square miles (16.7 square kilometers), is water.
Rivers and Borders
The St. Lawrence River forms the northern border of the town. This river is also the international border between the United States and Canada, specifically with the province of Ontario. The Grasse River flows northwards past the eastern part of Waddington and helps define some of the town's eastern border.
Main Roads in Waddington
New York State Route 37 runs along the south bank of the St. Lawrence River. This road meets New York State Route 345, which is a north-south highway, right in the village of Waddington.
People Living in Waddington
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 2,768 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,599 | −6.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,608 | 0.3% | |
| 1890 | 2,200 | −15.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,001 | −9.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,888 | −5.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,742 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,709 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,645 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,745 | 6.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,972 | 13.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,054 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,116 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,990 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,212 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,266 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,235 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 2,212 people living in Waddington. These people lived in 886 households, and 612 of those were families. The population density was about 42.9 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Waddington?
About 29.1% of the households in Waddington had children under 18 living there. Most households, 56.5%, were married couples living together. About 8.8% had a female head of the house without a husband present.
The average household had 2.48 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.
Age Groups in Waddington
The population in Waddington was spread out by age:
- 23.4% were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Waddington was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95.4 males.
Places and Neighborhoods in Waddington
- Chamberlains Corners – A spot by the Grasse River on County Road 44.
- Chase Mills – A place at the eastern edge of town on County Road 14, also by the Grasse River.
- Chipman – A small hamlet near the southern town line where County Roads 31 and 33 meet. The Chase Mills Inn is an old building here, listed as important in 1978.
- Clark Point – A piece of land that sticks out into the St. Lawrence River, east of Waddington village.
- Coles Creek – A wide stream that helps mark part of the eastern town line.
- Coles Creek State Park – A fun state park located in the northeastern corner of the town.
- Dalton Crossing – A hamlet east of Waddington village, close to Coles Creek.
- Drews Corner – A spot southeast of Waddington village on County Road 44.
- Halfway House Corners – A hamlet on NY-345, south of Waddington village.
- Henrys Corners – A hamlet near the western town line on County Road 31A.
- Leishman Point – A piece of land that sticks out into the St. Lawrence River, between Ogden Island and Whitehouse Bay.
- Ogden Isle – An island in the St. Lawrence River, near Waddington village.
- Sucker Brook – A stream that flows into the St. Lawrence River near Waddington village.
- Waddington – This is the main Village of Waddington. It's in the northern part of the town where NY-37 and NY-345 meet, right by the St. Lawrence River.
- Wagner Corners – A hamlet west of Chipman, near the western town line on County Road 31.
- Whitehouse Bay – A bay of the St. Lawrence River, located west of Ogden Island.
Famous People From Waddington
- Macklyn Arbuckle, an actor.
- Hank Monk, a stagecoach driver from the 1800s.
- Lorraine J. Pitkin, a social activist and postmaster.
- Lyman W. Redington, a lawyer and politician.
- James Ricalton, a teacher, traveler, and inventor.
See also
In Spanish: Waddington (Nueva York) para niños
