White Creek, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
White Creek
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Church from the White Creek Historic District
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Location in Washington County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.98 sq mi (124.26 km2) |
| • Land | 47.92 sq mi (124.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,275 |
| • Density | 68.258/sq mi (26.356/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
12057 (primary)
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-81578 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979635 |
White Creek is a small town located in Washington County, New York, in the United States. It's part of the wider Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 3,275 people lived here. The town is home to the White Creek Historic District. This special area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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Discovering White Creek's Past
Settlers first came to the area of White Creek after a land grant called the Cambridge Patent in 1761. The very first people to settle in what is now the hamlet of White Creek were Quakers.
John Allen built the first permanent home in 1757. He added more to it in 1770. This house is still one of the best-preserved buildings from the 1700s in White Creek. Other old homes like the Cornell House and the Christopher Allen House were built in 1772. They show different styles of homes from that time.
Local stories say that the Christopher Allen House was once a tavern. A tavern was like a hotel and restaurant. Its ballroom was even used as a temporary hospital for soldiers. This happened after the nearby Battle of Waloomsac (Bennington) in 1777.
White Creek officially became a town in 1815. It was formed from the town of Cambridge. In the late 1700s, White Creek became an important place for trade. The town was most successful in the 1840s.
Some of the most interesting old buildings are the commercial ones. These include a hotel, a tavern, and a harness shop. These buildings show the Greek Revival style of architecture. They help us understand what life was like in White Creek in the 1800s.
The businesses in White Creek did very well. This allowed owners to build nice homes along the streets. Many of these homes are still standing today. Their styles show how wealth and taste changed in White Creek from the 1750s to the 1880s.
Today, White Creek is mostly made up of farms, fields, and forests. There is a small community of about 20-30 homes. This cluster of homes is located on Route 68 and Niles Road. These homes make up the White Creek National Historic District.
White Creek's Geography
White Creek covers a total area of about 47.9 square miles (124.26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
The eastern border of the town is also the state line with Vermont. The Hoosic River forms part of the southern border of White Creek.
NY Route 22 is a main road that runs north and south through the western part of the town. Another road, NY Route 313, meets NY-22 near the Village of Cambridge.
People of White Creek
In 2020, the population of White Creek was 3,275 people. The town has seen its population change over the years. For example, in 1820, there were 2,377 people. The population grew to 3,411 in 2000 before slightly decreasing.
Most households in White Creek are families. Many have children under 18 living with them. The average household has about 2.5 people.
The median age in White Creek is 39 years old. This means half the people are younger than 39 and half are older. About 25.4% of the population is under 18 years old. About 16.1% are 65 years or older.
Places and Features in White Creek
White Creek has several small communities and interesting natural spots.
Communities to Explore
- Ash Grove – You can find this location in the northern part of the town on County Road 67.
- Cambridge – Part of this village is located within the eastern side of White Creek.
- Center White Creek – This community is on NY-22 at County Road 68. It's in the southwestern part of the town.
- New Skete – This area is home to three Orthodox Christian monastic communities.
- Post Corners – This spot is located east of Center White Creek.
- Pumpkin Hook – You can find this location near the eastern town line, by Pumpkin Hook Creek.
- White Creek – This is a hamlet (a small settlement) in the southeastern part of the town. It's on County Road 68, near Little White Creek. Twenty buildings here are part of the White Creek Historic District.
Natural Geographic Locations
- Center White Creek – This is a stream that flows out of the southern part of the town.
- Chestnut Woods – A wooded area located near Pumpkin Hook.
- Goose Egg Ridge – An elevated area in the northeastern corner of the town.
- Little White Creek – A stream that flows out of the southeastern part of the town.
- Owl Kill – This is a smaller stream that flows into the Hoosic River. It's in the western part of White Creek.
- Pumpkin Hook Creek – A stream located in the central part of the town.
- Sugar Loaf – An elevated area south of White Creek and Goose Egg Ridge.
- Two Tops – An elevated area located east of Ash Grove.
- White Creek – A stream that flows through the northern part of the town.
See also
In Spanish: White Creek para niños
