Wilton, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wilton
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| Town of Wilton | |
Map highlighting Wilton's location within Saratoga County.
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 Wilton
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.95 sq mi (93.12 km2) |
| • Land | 35.83 sq mi (92.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 17,361 |
| • Estimate
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17,468 |
| • Density | 484.5/sq mi (187.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12831, 12833, 12866
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| Area code(s) | 518 838 |
| FIPS code | 36-82403 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979647 |
Wilton is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It's a busy area with many shops and homes. In 2020, about 17,361 people lived here.
The Town of Wilton is in the northeastern part of Saratoga County. It is located just northeast of Saratoga Springs. Wilton is a key place for business and has grown a lot with new neighborhoods.
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History of Wilton
Early Days and Founding
The area where Wilton is today was first called "Palmertown." European settlers started living here around 1764. The official Town of Wilton was formed in 1818. It was created from a nearby town called Northumberland.
Grant Cottage State Historic Site
A very important historical place in Wilton is the Grant Cottage State Historic Site. It is found in an area known as Mount McGregor. This mountain is the highest point in the Palmertown Range.
This site is famous because Ulysses S. Grant spent his last days here. Grant was a famous general and a former U.S. President. He finished writing his important life story (memoirs) just before he passed away in 1885.
Railroad and Growth
In 1882, a special narrow-gauge railway was built. It was called the Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad. This train line traveled right through Wilton.
During the 1990s, Wilton grew a lot. It used its close location to Saratoga Springs to add more homes and businesses. The Wilton Mall is in town, along with many large stores. These stores are easy to reach from Exit 15 on I-87. This growth helped Wilton become an important shopping area.
People from Wilton
Many interesting people have connections to Wilton. Some of them include:
- Henry D. Barron – A judge and lawmaker from Wisconsin.
- Ulysses S. Grant – A U.S. President who passed away here.
- Edgar T. Brackett – A well-known politician and businessman.
- Tabor B. Reynolds – A doctor and politician.
- Seneca Ray Stoddard – A famous photographer and nature lover.
- Roy J. McDonald – A New York State Senator.
Wilton's Geography
Size and Location
Wilton covers about 36 square miles (93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Highways and Roads
Two main north-south highways run through Wilton. These are U.S. Route 9 and the Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87). They run side-by-side. New York State Route 50 is another important north-south road in the eastern part of town.
Landscape Features
Most of Wilton is on a flat area near the Hudson River. However, on the western side of town, the land changes. You can see tall cliffs from the McGregor Fault and the Palmertown Range. This interesting change in the land is visible along US Route 9.
Wilton's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,293 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,303 | 0.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,438 | 10.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,458 | 1.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,499 | 2.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,204 | −19.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,118 | −7.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,116 | −0.2% | |
| 1900 | 989 | −11.4% | |
| 1910 | 908 | −8.2% | |
| 1920 | 826 | −9.0% | |
| 1930 | 997 | 20.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,231 | 23.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,407 | 14.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,902 | 35.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,984 | 56.9% | |
| 1980 | 7,221 | 142.0% | |
| 1990 | 10,623 | 47.1% | |
| 2000 | 12,511 | 17.8% | |
| 2010 | 16,173 | 29.3% | |
| 2020 | 17,361 | 7.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 17,468 | 8.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the town had a population of 17,361 people. Most of the people in Wilton live close to the border with Saratoga Springs. The northern, eastern, and western parts of the town are more rural. This means they have more open land and fewer buildings.
Communities and Places in Wilton
Wilton has several smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Ballard Corners – A small community on the eastern town line, near NY-50.
- Barnes Corners – Located in the southeastern part of town, also on NY-50.
- Dimmick Corners – Found in the northeastern part of town.
- Gurn Spring – A community southeast of Wilton village.
- Kings Station – A community south of Wilton village on US-9.
- Loughberry Lake – A small lake in the southwestern part of Wilton.
- Travers Corners – Another community located south of Wilton village.
- Wilton – This is the main village area of Wilton. It's located on US-9.
- Hunters Wood – A community found along the southern part of Loughberry Lake.
- Birch Acres – A neighborhood located along Jones Road.
- Vincek Corner – Found where Jones Road and Smith Bridge Road meet.
Images for kids
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Map highlighting Wilton's location within Saratoga County.
See also
In Spanish: Wilton (Nueva York) para niños
