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Watson, New York
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 Watson, New York
Location in New York
Watson, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 115.70 sq mi (299.65 km2) |
| • Land | 112.74 sq mi (291.99 km2) |
| • Water | 2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,881 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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1,849 |
| • Density | 16.40/sq mi (6.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13367
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-049-78729 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979607 |
Watson is a small town located in Lewis County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,802 people lived there. The town got its name from an early landowner named James Watson. It sits on the eastern edge of Lewis County, just east of Lowville, which is the main town of the county.
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History of Watson
People first started settling in the area of Watson around 1815. The town of Watson was officially created in 1821. It was formed from a part of the town of Leyden.
Over the years, parts of Watson were used to create other nearby towns. These included Greig in 1828, Diana in 1830, Croghan in 1841, and New Bremen in 1848.
Geography of Watson
Watson is a pretty big town! It covers about 115.7 square miles (299.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 112.7 square miles (291.99 square kilometers). The rest, about 3.0 square miles (7.67 square kilometers), is water.
The eastern border of Watson touches Herkimer County. The Black River helps form part of the town's western border.
The Beaver River flows through the northern part of Watson. This river eventually joins the Black River. A large part of eastern Watson is located inside the beautiful Adirondack Park.
People Living in Watson
The number of people living in Watson has changed over many years. In 1830, there were 909 people. The population grew to 1,707 by 1840. After that, it went down for a while, reaching a low of 528 people in 1930.
Since then, the population has grown steadily. By 2000, there were 1,986 people. In 2010, the population was 1,881, and in 2020, it was 1,802.
Who Lives in Watson?
In 2020, there were 1,802 people living in Watson. These people lived in 774 households. About 500 of these households were families.
Most people in Watson are White. A small number of people are from other backgrounds or more than one background. About 19% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Watson was 47.2 years.
The average yearly income for a household in Watson was about $68,364. For families, it was around $70,203.
Communities and Places in Watson
- Beaver Lake – This is a lake found in the northeastern part of the town, close to the town's border.
- Bushes Landing – A small community located east of Watson Village. You can find it on County Road 26, near the Black River.
- Chase Lake – A lake situated south of the Sperryville community.
- Crystal Dale – A spot near the northern border of the town. It's north of Petries Corners on County Road 26.
- Eagle Falls – A location on the Beaver River, in the northern part of Watson.
- Francis Lake – A lake close to the eastern town line, south of Beaver Lake.
- Moshier Falls – A place right at the eastern town line, extending into Herkimer County.
- Number Four – A location in the northeastern part of the town. It's west of Beaver Lake on County Road 26.
- Petries Corners – A small community in the southern part of the town. It's northeast of Watson village on County Road 26.
- Pine Grove – A community near the southern town line, southeast of Watson village. The Pine Grove Community Church is a historic building here.
- Soft Maple Reservoir – This is a lake made by people, located at the town line near Eagle Falls.
- Sperryville – A community in the southern part of the town. It is inside the Adirondack Park.
- Stony Lake – A lake found east of Sperryville.
- Watson – This is the main community, also called a hamlet, of Watson. It's on County Road 26 in the southwestern part of the town, by the Black River.
See also
In Spanish: Watson (Nueva York) para niños
