Kingsbury, New York
Encyclopedia
Kingsbury is a town in western Washington County
, New York
, United States
. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 11,171 at the 2000 census.
During the American Revolutionary War
, the township was twice invaded by British armies. The second invasionary force set fire to everything but the homes of Loyalists
.
Charlotte County
, of which Kingbury was a part, was annexed by the Vermont Republic
in 1781. The following year, it renounced its claim to Charlotte County, and New York officially recognized the town of Kingsbury. In 1810, the settlement near Baker's Falls incorporated
as the village of Sandy Hill, though it changed its name to Hudson Falls in 1910.
In 1823, the Champlain Canal
was opened, followed in 1833 by the Glens Falls Feeder Canal
. Major industry consisted of farming, milling, mining, and logging.
, the town has a total area of 40 square miles (103.6 km²), of which, 39.9 square miles (103.3 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.37%) is water.
Part of the west town line is the border of Saratoga County
and the remainder is the border of Warren County
.
NY Route 196
crosses the south part of Kingsbury from east to west. NY Route 149
runs along part of the east town line and intersects US Route 4, which runs from Hudson Falls through the northeast part of the town. The Champlain Canal, part of the NYS canal system runs through the easterm part of the town.
of 2000, there were 11,171 people, 4,491 households, and 2,955 families residing in the town. The population density
was 280.2 people per square mile (108.2/km²). There were 4,823 housing units at an average density of 121.0 per square mile (46.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.17% White, 0.37% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races
, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 4,491 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples
living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,919, and the median income for a family was $41,507. Males had a median income of $31,200 versus $21,425 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $18,433. About 9.1% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Washington County, New York
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the Glens Falls, New York, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,216. It was named for the Revolutionary War general George Washington...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
United States
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. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 11,171 at the 2000 census.
History
A charter for a Township of Kingsbury was granted by King George III on May 11, 1762. Its first settler was James Bradshaw. Albert Baker arrived second, constructing a sawmill at what is today known as Baker's Falls. John Jones built a mill in the northwest corner of town. Following his death, Edward Patten purchased Jones' land and renamed the settlement Pattens Mills, a name by which it is still known.During the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
, the township was twice invaded by British armies. The second invasionary force set fire to everything but the homes of Loyalists
Loyalist (American Revolution)
Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the Kingdom of Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. At the time they were often called Tories, Royalists, or King's Men. They were opposed by the Patriots, those who supported the revolution...
.
Charlotte County
Washington County, New York
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the Glens Falls, New York, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,216. It was named for the Revolutionary War general George Washington...
, of which Kingbury was a part, was annexed by the Vermont Republic
Vermont Republic
The term Vermont Republic has been used by later historians for the government of what became modern Vermont from 1777 to 1791. In July 1777 delegates from 28 towns met and declared independence from jurisdictions and land claims of British colonies in New Hampshire and New York. They also...
in 1781. The following year, it renounced its claim to Charlotte County, and New York officially recognized the town of Kingsbury. In 1810, the settlement near Baker's Falls incorporated
Municipal corporation
A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs. Municipal incorporation occurs when such municipalities become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which...
as the village of Sandy Hill, though it changed its name to Hudson Falls in 1910.
In 1823, the Champlain Canal
Champlain Canal
The Champlain Canal is a canal that connects the south end of Lake Champlain to the Hudson River in New York. It was simultaneously constructed with the Erie Canal and is now part of the New York State Canal System and the Lakes to Locks Passage....
was opened, followed in 1833 by the Glens Falls Feeder Canal
Glens Falls Feeder Canal
The Glens Falls Feeder Canal is a canal from Glens Falls, New York, United States through Hudson Falls and into Fort Edward. It is seven miles long and delivers water from above Glen's Falls on the Hudson River to the highest point of the Champlain Canal...
. Major industry consisted of farming, milling, mining, and logging.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 40 square miles (103.6 km²), of which, 39.9 square miles (103.3 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.37%) is water.
Part of the west town line is the border of Saratoga County
Saratoga County, New York
Saratoga County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 219,607. It is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Ballston Spa...
and the remainder is the border of Warren County
Warren County, New York
Warren County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the Glens Falls, New York, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 65,707. It is named in honor of General Joseph Warren, an American Revolutionary War hero of the Battle of Bunker Hill...
.
NY Route 196
New York State Route 196
New York State Route 196 is a state route in New York, running from the village of Hudson Falls east to the hamlet of South Hartford in Hartford, Washington County....
crosses the south part of Kingsbury from east to west. NY Route 149
New York State Route 149
New York State Route 149 is an east–west state highway that runs for through the Capital District of New York in the United States. It begins at exit 20 on the Adirondack Northway in the Warren County town of Queensbury and intersects U.S...
runs along part of the east town line and intersects US Route 4, which runs from Hudson Falls through the northeast part of the town. The Champlain Canal, part of the NYS canal system runs through the easterm part of the town.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 11,171 people, 4,491 households, and 2,955 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 280.2 people per square mile (108.2/km²). There were 4,823 housing units at an average density of 121.0 per square mile (46.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.17% White, 0.37% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 4,491 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,919, and the median income for a family was $41,507. Males had a median income of $31,200 versus $21,425 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $18,433. About 9.1% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
- Adamsville – A hamlet at the east town line on NY-196.
- Baldwin Corner – A hamlet in the northeast part of the town on Route 4.
- Dunham Basin – A location east of Hudson Falls associated with the Champlain Canal.
- Hudson FallsHudson Falls, New YorkHudson Falls is a village located in Washington County, New York, USA. The village is in the southwest part of the town of Kingsbury, on US Route 4. Hudson Falls is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the village had a population of 6,927...
– A village that once was the county seatCounty seatA county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Washington CountyWashington County, New YorkWashington County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the Glens Falls, New York, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,216. It was named for the Revolutionary War general George Washington...
until 1994 when the county seat was moved to Fort EdwardFort Edward (town), New YorkFort Edward is a town in and the county seat of Washington County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 5,892 at the 2000 census....
. - Kingsbury – A hamlet on US-4.
- Pattens Mills – A hamlet in the northwest corner of Kingsbury on County Road 35.
- Smiths Basin – A hamlet east of Kingsbury on NY-196 at the Champlain Canal.
- Vaughns Corners – A hamlet north of Hudson Falls at the intersection of County Roads 35 and 36.
Geographical features
- Big Creek – A stream feeding into the Champlain Canal near Smiths Basin.
- Bond Creek – A stream feeding into the Champlain Canal near Dunham Basin.
- Wood Creek – A stream flowing out the south town line.