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Encyclopedia > Chazy, New York

Chazy is a town in Clinton County, United States. New York, USA. The population was 4,181 at the 2000 census. The town is named after a lieutenant de Chézy, who was killed by the Iroquois. The zip code is 12921 and it is in area code 518. Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Clinton County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... The Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee, also known as the League of Peace and Power, Five Nations, or Six Nations) is a group of First Nations/Native Americans. ...


The Town of Chazy is in the northeast part of Clinton County.

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Soccer

The town of Chazy (and Chazy Central Rural School) is perhaps most well-known because of their long-standing tradition of having consistent, dominant varsity boys and girls soccer teams. The boys varsity team captured the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship in 2004 and 2005. The boys and girls teams are both currently (10/01/2006) ranked as the #1 Class D teams in the state. This tradition and success can be traced back to one man, George Brendler. Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...


History

The region was explored by Samuel de Champlain in 1609. The town was first settled around 1763. Samuel de Champlain by Théophile Hamel (1870) Samuel de Champlain (c. ...


The town was formed from the Town of Champlain in 1804, but part of the town was used to form the Town of Altona in 1853. Champlain can refer to a number of things named after explorer Samuel de Champlain Champlain (village), New York Champlain (town), New York Champlain, Ontario Champlain, Quebec Lake Champlain Champlain Valley Champlain Sea Champlain College, Vermont school Champlain Regional College, Quebec CEGEP Samuel de Champlain, the explorer Category: ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Altona is a town located in Clinton County, New York. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 158.7 km² (61.3 mi²). 140.3 km² (54.2 mi²) of it is land and 18.4 km² (7.1 mi²) of it (11.62%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


The eastern part of the town, marked by Lake Champlain, is the border of Vermont. The Little Chazy River enters Lake Champlain north of Chazy Landing. Landsat photo Lake Champlain (French: lac Champlain) is a large lake in North America, mostly within the borders of the United States (states of Vermont and New York) but partially situated across the US-Canada border in the province of Quebec. ... Official language(s) None[1] Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 45th  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ... The Chazy River is a name related to two rivers in Clinton County, New York, USA. The more northerly river is the Great Chazy River, which empties into Lake Champlain at King Bay in the Town of Champlain. ...


The Northway (Interstate 87) and US Route 9 pass through the town. Interstate 87 (abbreviated I-87) is a 346 mile (558 km) intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of New York. ... United States Highway 9 is a north-south United States highway in the states of Delaware, New Jersey, and New York in the United States. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 4,181 people, 1,566 households, and 1,171 families residing in the town. The population density was 29.8/km² (77.2/mi²). There were 1,841 housing units at an average density of 13.1/km² (34.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.94% White, 0.31% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,566 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.00. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $41,504, and the median income for a family was $47,589. Males had a median income of $32,825 versus $28,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,125. About 8.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Schooling

Chazy is home to Chazy Central Rural School. Chazy also boasts Miner Institute, which is affiliated with Cornell University. Miner Institute's campus is also home to William Miner'spreserved One Room Schoolhouse. Cornell is the name of some places in the United States of America. ...


Worship

Chazy currently has two congregations, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic and Chazy Presbyterian Church. William Gordon is the pastor of Sacred Heart, while David Spaulding is the minister at the Presbyterian Chruch.


Recreation

  • Chazy has a Rec Park located on North Farm Road. This piece of land is home to four baseball/softball fields, one soccer field, a small playground, and two covered pavilions.
  • Scott's Memorial Rink, located on McAdam Road, is Chazy's only hockey rink. This rink won a $75,000 grant funded by the NHLPA Goals and Dreams program, which aided in its completion a couple of years ago. Scott's Arena is home to the Chazy Youth Hockey Flyers. The Beekmantown Eagles high school hockey team also practices and occasionally hosts games at this venue. The arena is named in memory of Scott House and Scott Wolter, both whom played hockey for Chazy.
  • Lake Alice is name after William Miner's wife. It is a pretty small lake located adjacent to Miner Institute. I believe fishing is prohibited.
  • Chazy Central Rural School is a hub of recreation activities. Its four soccer fields host a multitude of youth, men's, and women's leagues. Its baseball and softball fields also host several youth leagues as we as a fireman's softball league. The school also has a large public playground and a pond.

A football field (or pitch) is the playing surface for a game of association football (soccer). ... Combination playground structure for small children; slides, climbers (stairs in this case), playhouse A playground is an area designed for children to play freely. ... A hockey rink is an ice rink specifically designed for the game of ice hockey. ... The National Hockey League Players Association or NHLPA is a labour union that represents the interests of the hockey players in the National Hockey League. ... Ice Hockey is a popular and growing sport in the state of New York. ... A pond is a body of water smaller than a lake. ...

Businesses

  • Chazy Orchards - They claim to be the World's Largest McIntosh Apple Orchard.
  • Chazy Homestead - They also have an attched Pizza kitchen.
  • Creamy's - The only place to get soft ice cream in town.
  • Giroux's Poultry - has over 1,300,000 chickens.
  • Hairstyles Unlimited and Tanning - One-stop shopping for haircuts and tanning.
  • Latremore's Insurance
  • Plattsburgh Health Center - .
  • Riley Ford - Chazy's only commercial car dealership.
  • Riverside Insurance
  • Sample's Lawn and Garden
  • Stewart's - The only place to buy gasoline in town.
  • TD Banknorth - Chazy's only bank.
  • The Weathercock
  • Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
  • Capco

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Communities and locations in Chazy

  • Chazy -- The hamlet of Chazy.
  • Chazy Landing -- A hamlet on the shore of Lake Champlain south of the Little Chazy River.
  • Dunn Bay -- A bay on Lake Champlain.
  • Ingraham -- A hamlet on the south town line.
  • Sciota -- A hamlet in the western part of the town.
  • Trombley Bay -- A bay on Lake Champlain.
  • West Chazy -- A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
  • Mooney Bay -- A bay on Lake Champlain.

In geography, a bay or gulf is a collection of water that is surrounded by land on three sides. ... In geography, a bay or gulf is a collection of water that is surrounded by land on three sides. ...

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  Results from FactBites:
 
Chazy, New York NY, town profile (Clinton County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk (545 words)
New York > All counties > Clinton County > Chazy
Chazy is a town in Clinton County, in the Plattsburgh metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Chazy was $18,125, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Chazy, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (985 words)
Chazy is a town in Clinton County, United States.
The town of Chazy (and Chazy Central Rural School) is perhaps most well-known because of their long-standing tradition of having consistent, dominant varsity boys and girls soccer teams.
Chazy Central Rural School is a hub of recreation activities.
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