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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Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Essex |
Town | Moriah |
Area | |
• Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
• Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 347 |
• Density | 473/sq mi (182.5/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 hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Moriah in Essex County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 347 at the 2010 census. Prior to 2010 the hamlet was part of the Mineville-Witherbee CDP.
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Geography
Witherbee is located in the northern part of the town of Moriah and is bordered to the north by the hamlet of Mineville. It is 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Port Henry, the largest settlement in the town of Moriah.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Witherbee CDP has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.90 km2), all land.
History
The Witherbee Memorial Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Notable person
- Former Major League Baseball pitcher Johnny Podres was born in Witherbee.
See also
In Spanish: Witherbee (Nueva York) para niños
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