Webb, New York facts for kids
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Webb, New York
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Location within Herkimer County
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 Webb, New York
Location in New York
Webb, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 484.36 sq mi (1,254.45 km2) |
| • Land | 452.34 sq mi (1,171.56 km2) |
| • Water | 32.00 sq mi (82.89 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,797 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-043-78927 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979613 |
| Website | https://www.townofwebbny.gov/ |
Webb, also known as Webb Town, is a town located in the northern part of Herkimer County, New York. In 2020, about 1,797 people lived there.
The town is named after William Seward Webb. He was a very important person in the railroad business. He led companies like the Raquette Lake Transportation Company and the Mohawk and Malone Railway. Railroads in Webb were key to bringing many tourists to the Adirondacks in the late 1800s. Today, the Adirondack Railroad still offers fun tourist train rides through the town.
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A Look Back: Webb's History
People tried to settle in Webb around 1800 and 1811. But these early attempts did not work out. The weather was too harsh, and the land was not good for farming.
The first people who successfully settled here were Otis Arnold and his family. They arrived around 1837. The Arnolds managed to grow and sell crops like hay, vegetables, and fruit. They also sold milk.
Eventually, maps and travel guides started to mention the settlement. The Arnold family even turned their home into a kind of hotel. The area became famous for its beautiful rivers, lakes, and mountains.
How Webb Became a Town
In 1836, a town called Wilmurt was created. It was made from parts of the towns of Ohio and Russia. Most people lived in the southern part of Wilmurt.
Webb was formed in 1896 from the northern part of Wilmurt. After that, some of Wilmurt's land was given back to the town of Ohio.
When Dr. William Seward Webb's Mohawk and Malone Railway reached Webb in 1892, it brought a lot of growth. For the next 20 years, the town thrived because of lumbering (cutting down trees for wood) and tourism.
Exploring Webb's Geography
Webb is a very large town! It has a total area of about 1,254.3 square kilometers (484.36 square miles). Most of this is land (1,171.4 square kilometers or 452.34 square miles). About 82.9 square kilometers (32 square miles) is water.
Webb has the most land area of any town in New York State. It is located inside the beautiful Adirondack Park.
One end of the famous Fulton Chain Lakes is found in Webb. New York State Route 28 is a main road that goes through the southern part of the town. It passes through communities like Old Forge and Thendara.
Who Lives in Webb?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 920 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,250 | 35.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,357 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,785 | 31.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,373 | −23.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,308 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,562 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,616 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,701 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,637 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,912 | 16.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,807 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,797 | −0.6% | |
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The information below comes from the 2020 United States Census. In 2020, there were 1,797 people living in Webb. These people made up 685 households and 659 families.
Most of the people living in Webb (94.37%) were White. A small number were African American (0.38%), Native American (0.44%), or Asian (0.38%). About 1.44% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 12% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (80.3%) were married couples living together. The average family size was about 2.27 people.
The population of Webb is spread out by age. About 10.01% of residents were under 18 years old. A large portion (33.4%) were 65 years or older. The average age in Webb was 56.5 years.
The typical income for a household in Webb was $102,873. For families, the typical income was $105,227. About 3.7% of the people in Webb lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Natural Wonders
Communities in Webb
- Big Moose – A small community west of Big Moose Lake.
- Beaver River – Located on the south side of Stillwater Reservoir.
- Eagle Bay – A community on the north side of Fourth Lake.
- McKeever – A community on Route 28 at the western edge of town.
- Minnehaha – A community east of McKeever on Route 28.
- Moshier Falls – A community on the western border with Lewis County.
- Old Forge – A main community on Route 28. It often has the coldest winter temperatures in New York. Old Forge and Thendara together form a busy business area.
- Stillwater – A community near Stillwater Reservoir.
- Thendara – A community on Route 28, right next to Old Forge.
- Woods Lake – A community in the northeastern part of the town.
Amazing Geographical Features
- Bald Mountain – A mountain northeast of Old Forge.
- Bear Lake – A lake east of Otter Lake.
- Bubb Lake – A lake west of Eagle Bay.
- Clear Lake – A lake north of Witchhopple Lake.
- Fernow Mountain – A mountain east of Old Forge.
- Fourth Lake – A large lake shared with Hamilton County. It's part of the Fulton Chain Lakes.
- Lake Rondaxe – A lake east of Carter Station.
- Little Moose Lake – A lake southeast of Old Forge.
- McCauley Mountain – A mountain south of Old Forge.
- Moshier Reservoir – A reservoir west of Stillwater Reservoir.
- Moss Lake – A small lake northwest of Eagle Bay.
- Nelson Lake – A lake south of Minnehaha. You can launch a small boat here. Many types of fish live in this lake.
- Nicks Lake – A lake south of Old Forge.
- Old Forge Pond – A small lake near Old Forge.
- Panther Mountain – A mountain southeast of Old Forge.
- Salmon Lake – A lake north of Stillwater Reservoir.
- Sis Lake – A small lake west of Eagle Bay.
- Stillwater Reservoir – A very large lake in the northern part of the town.
- Sugarloaf Mountain – A mountain northeast of Old Forge.
- Twitchell Lake – A lake northeast of Big Moose.
- Witchhopple Lake – A lake north of Stillwater Reservoir.
Town Services and Departments
The town of Webb offers important public services to its residents. These include the Webb Police Department and departments for Public Works and Highways.
Webb Police Department
The Webb Police Department helps keep the town safe. It provides law enforcement services for the Town of Webb. The current leader of the department is Chief Ron Johnston.
In 2021, the Town of Webb government looked into what people thought of the police department. They found that residents were "very pleased" and "highly complimentary" of the police officers. People thought the officers did a great job and were very professional.
See also
In Spanish: Webb (Nueva York) para niños
