Witherbee, New York facts for kids
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Witherbee, New York
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View of Witherbee from Belfry Mountain
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 Witherbee, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Town | Moriah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 393.26/sq mi (151.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12998
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| FIPS code | 36-82656 |
Witherbee is a small community in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A hamlet is a very small village, and a CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. Witherbee is located in Essex County, within the town of Moriah.
In 2020, about 385 people lived in Witherbee. Before 2010, Witherbee was part of a larger CDP called Mineville-Witherbee.
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Exploring Witherbee's Location
Witherbee is found in the northern part of the town of Moriah. Just north of Witherbee is another community called Mineville.
The community is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northwest of Port Henry. Port Henry is the biggest settlement in the town of Moriah. The total land area of Witherbee is about 0.98 square miles (2.54 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Witherbee?
This section shares information about the people living in Witherbee. It's like taking a snapshot of the community's population.
In 2020, the United States Census counted 385 people living in Witherbee. This number helps us understand how the community has grown or changed over time.
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| 2020 | 385 | — | |
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A Look at Witherbee's Past
Witherbee has some interesting history. For example, there's a place called Newport Pond nearby. This 25-acre pond is located next to County Road 6 (Tracy Road), west of Witherbee.
The pond was named after a royal fish pond in England. This English pond was in Newport, Essex, and belonged to the Howland family.
A special building in Witherbee, the Witherbee Memorial Hall, is also part of its history. This hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. This means it's an important historical site.
Famous People from Witherbee
Witherbee is the birthplace of a well-known baseball player.
- Johnny Podres was a famous pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born right here in Witherbee. There is even a monument dedicated to him near the town on Highway 9N. You can see it when you drive north.
See also
In Spanish: Witherbee (Nueva York) para niños
