|
Brownville (town), New York
Brownville is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 6,263 at the 2010 census, up from 5,839 in 2000. The town is named after Jacob Brown, an early settler and leader. Brownville is located in the western part of the county, northwest of Watertown. The town contains a village also named Brownville. History The Oneida people were the original inhabitants of the area. The town was settled around 1799 near Brownville village. It was one of the first towns in the county. Its name is derived from the founder and first settler, Jacob Brown, who was a major-general in the United States Army and is considered to be a heroic figure in the War of 1812. The town was formed in 1802 from the town of Leyden while still part of Herkimer County. Many of the northern towns of the county were established, or partly established, from parts of Brownville, including Le Ray (1806), Lyme (1818), Pamelia (1819), Orleans (1821), and Alexandria (1821). In 1828 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Administrative Divisions Of New York
The administrative divisions of New York are the various units of government that provide local services in the State of New York. The state is divided into boroughs, counties, cities, townships called "towns", and villages. (The only boroughs, the five boroughs of New York City, have the same boundaries as their respective counties.) They are municipal corporations, chartered (created) by the New York State Legislature, as under the New York Constitution the only body that can create governmental units is the state. All of them have their own governments, sometimes with no paid employees, that provide local services. Centers of population that are not incorporated and have no government or local services are designated hamlets. Whether a municipality is defined as a borough, city, town, or village is determined not by population or land area, but rather on the form of government selected by the residents and approved by the New York Legislature. Each type of local government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leyden, New York
Leyden is a town in Lewis County, New York, United States. The population was 1,785 at the 2010 census. The town is in the southern part of the county and is north of Rome. History Settlement began around 1794. Leyden was formed from the town of Steuben (in Oneida County) in 1797. Leyden formed part of a tract called the "Inman Triangle". The town of Leyden gave up much of its territory to form new towns such as Watson (1821) and Lewis (1852). Leyden was also partitioned to form the towns of Brownville ( Jefferson County in 1802) and Boonville (Oneida County in 1805), and part of the town of Wilna (Jefferson County in 1813). Port Leyden in the town was a port on the former Black River Canal. The town is named after the Dutch city Leiden. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Leyden has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.66%, are water. The Black River marks the eastern town line, and the southern town boundary is the border of Oneid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions. The information provided by the census informs decisions on where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and police and fire departments. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts over 130 surveys and programs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Register Of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic value". A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred in preserving the property. The passage of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) in 1966 established the National Register and the process for adding properties to it. Of the more than one and a half million properties on the National Register, 95,000 are listed individually. The remainder are contributing resources within historic districts. For most of its history, the National Register has been administered by the National Park Service (NPS), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior. Its goals are to help property owners and inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Walrath House
Arthur Walrath House is a historic home located at Brownville in Jefferson County, New York. It is a stone house built about 1811. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. References Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Houses in Jefferson County, New York National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson County, New York {{JeffersonCountyNY-NRHP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vogt House (Brownville, New York)
Vogt House is a historic home located at Brownville in Jefferson County, New York. It is a stone house built about 1826 in the Federal style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. References Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Federal architecture in New York (state) Houses in Jefferson County, New York National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson County, New York {{JeffersonCountyNY-NRHP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brownville Hotel
Brownville Hotel was a historic hotel located at Brownville in Jefferson County, New York. It is a stone structure built about 1820. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. In its former spot, a Stewart's shop now stands after the roof collapsed and building was demolished References Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Houses completed in 1820 Hotels established in 1820 Houses in Jefferson County, New York National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson County, New York {{JeffersonCountyNY-NRHP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Archer House
William Archer House is a historic home located at Brownville in Jefferson County, New York. It is a stone house built about 1811. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. References Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Houses in Jefferson County, New York National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson County, New York {{JeffersonCountyNY-NRHP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter, New York
Dexter is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,052 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from Simon Newton Dexter, one of the village's stockholders. Dexter is in the southern part of the town of Brownville and is west of Watertown. History The village was formerly called Fish Island and was part of the lands belonging to Jacob and John Brown. The village was renamed Dexter after Simon Newton Dexter. Dexter became an incorporated village in 1855, with a population of about 528. The Dexter Universalist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Geography Dexter is located in west-central Jefferson County at , in the southern part of the town of Brownville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which are land and , or 8.39%, are water. The village is adjacent to the Black River, near Black River Bay, an arm of Lake Ontario. The village is bordered to the south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandria, New York
Alexandria is a town in the Thousand Islands region of the U.S. state of New York, within Jefferson County. The town's population was 4,061 at the 2010 United States Census. The town is named after Alexander LeRay, the son of an early developer. The village of Alexandria Bay is within the town. Alexandria is in the northern part of the county and is north of Watertown. History The first settlement occurred at Alexandria Center around 1811. The Battle of Cranberry Creek, during the War of 1812, was a minor engagement in which local forces defeated a much larger group of British soldiers and sailors who attempted to regain supplies and provisions taken by the Americans. The town was established in 1821 from the towns of Brownville and Le Ray. Modern Alexandria has become a well-known vacation area. The Densmore Methodist Church of the Thousand Islands was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orleans, New York
Orleans is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 2,789 at the 2010 census, up from 2,463 in 2000. The town is located in the northern part of the county and is north of Watertown. Orleans is named after the commune of Orléans in France. History The Oneida tribe granted land, a tract, in the town to Peter Penet in 1788. The town was first settled around 1806. The community of La Fargeville was founded around 1816 by the construction of a mill on the Chaumont River. The town of Orleans was formed from part of the town of Brownville in 1821 at the same time as some other new towns. Fordham University was founded as St. Johns College in La Fargeville in 1838 by a purchase of the lands and home of John La Farge. The college moved to New York City after a few years. The Irwin Brothers Store and Stone Mills Union Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamelia, New York
Pamelia is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 3,160 at the 2010 census, up from 2,897 in 2000. The town was named for Pamelia Williams, wife of landowner and developer General Jacob J. Brown. Pamelia is in the north-central part of the county and is north of Watertown. History The town was first permanently settled ''circa'' 1804. The town was formed in 1819 from part of the town of Brownville. Around 1824, the name was briefly changed to "Leander", but was then changed back to "Pamelia". A small part of the town of Orleans was added to Pamelia in 1824. A small south part of Pamelia was lost when Watertown incorporated in 1869. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which are land and , or 3.89%, are water. Part of the south town line borders the city Watertown. The Black River flows westward along the southwestern edge of the town. Interstate 81 is a major highway in the wester ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
