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Encyclopedia > Ogdensburg, New York

Ogdensburg is a city in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 12,364 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from land owner and developer Samuel Ogden. Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... St. ... This article is about the state. ...


The City of Ogdensburg is at the north border of New York, on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River. It is the only city located in Saint Lawrence County. The Saint Lawrence River (French fleuve Saint-Laurent) is a large west-to-east flowing river in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. ...


The Port of Ogdensburg is the only U.S. port on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Ogdensburg International Airport is located south of the city. The Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, northeast of the city, links the United States and Canada. Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... The Saint Lawrence Seaway in its broadest sense (see Great Lakes Waterway) is the system of canals that permits ocean-going vessels to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes as far as Lake Superior. ... Ogdensburg International Airport (IATA: OGS, ICAO: KOGS) is a public airport located just south of Ogdensburg, New York. ... The Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, also known as the St. ...

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History

The earliest European settlement was a mission built by Abbé Picquet in 1749. It was built near the mouth of the Fleuve Oswegache'(River-French spelling) and named Fort de La Présentation and quickly became a thriving native village. It lies near the site of the Battle of the Thousand Islands between the British and French in 1760. After the British victory, the fort was renamed Fort Oswegatchie and remained in British hands until 1796. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... François Picquet, (4 December 1708 – 15 July 1781), was a Sulpician priest who came to Montreal from France in 1734. ... In 1749, a Suplican priest, Abbé Picquet, built a mission fort named Fort de La Présentation near the junction of the Oswegatchie River and the St Lawrence River. ... This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ... The Battle of the Thousand Islands was fought between 16 August and 24 August 1760, in the upper St. ...


The first settlement under an American flag began that year and the area took the name Ogdensburgh after Samuel Ogden. The community developed around this early settlement and was the county seat from 1802 to 1828. During the War of 1812, the city was captured by British forces (see: Battle of Ogdensburgh) to end the partial blockade and harassment conducted from the community. Local merchants used the absence of American troops to conduct extensive trade with Canada. This article is about the U.S. – U.K. war. ... A blockade is any effort to prevent supplies, troops, information or aid from reaching an opposing force. ...


The community was incorporated as a village in 1817 and unlike Plattsburgh removed the the "h" in the spelling of its name. The locale became the City of Ogdensburg in 1868. 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...


It was the site of the 1940 signing of the Ogdensburg Agreement between Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King and United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A 1940 agreement between Canadian Prime Minister Wm Lyon Mackenzie King and US President F. D. Roosevelt. ... Regions Political culture Foreign relations Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      The Prime Minister of Canada (French: Premier ministre du Canada), is the Minister of the Crown who is head of the Government of Canada. ... Not to be confused with William Lyon Mackenzie, Mackenzie Kings grandfather. ... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... FDR redirects here. ...


Notable residents

Preston King (October 14, 1806-November 12, 1865) was a Representative and a Senator from New York; born in Ogdensburg, New York on October 14, 1806. ... The Hunters Supper, 1909, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Frederic Remington (October 4, 1861 - December 26, 1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in depictions of the American West. ... Newton Martin Curtis (May 21, 1835 – January 8, 1910) was a Union brigadier general during the American Civil War. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Wolfpack may refer to: Wolf pack, a system of submarine warfare used by the United States Navy and Germany during World War II WolfPack, a US program to counter enemy radar Wolfpack (game), a submarine computer game Wolfpack, a US Navy fighter squadron (1972-1993) Wolfpack (comics), a Marvel Comics... Mark Valley Mark Thomas Valley (born December 24, 1964) is an American actor. ... Boston Legal is an American dramedy television series that began airing on ABC on October 3rd, 2004. ... Jimmy Howard (born March 26, 1984 in Ogdensburg, New York) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. ...

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 12,364 people, 4,181 households, and 2,583 families residing in the city. The population density was 941.6/km² (2,440.0/mi²). There were 4,531 housing units at an average density of 345.1/km² (894.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.05% White, 9.92% African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.81% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.22% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... 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. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 4,181 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 127.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.6 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $27,954, and the median income for a family was $36,236. Males had a median income of $32,358 versus $21,485 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,650. About 14.2% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 13.6% 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. ...


Resources

Ogdensburg is home to the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, a mental health service provider offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The SLPC is part of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and serves the general public. Academy at Ivy Ridge is a privately operated boarding school enrolling teenagers with behavioral issues. Mental health is a term used to describe either a level of cognitive or emotional wellbeing or an absence of mental illness. ... Academy at Ivy Ridge is an independent privately owned and operated for-profit boarding school in Ogdensburg, New York. ... A boarding school is a usually fee-charging school where some or all pupils not only study, but also live during term time, with their fellow students and possibly teachers. ...


Ogdensburg is also home to two correctional facilities. Riverview and Ogdensburg Correctional Facilities. Both are run by the New York State Department of Correctional Services. One is located on the former grounds of the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center and the other is directly across state highway 37. This article is about the institution. ... Riverview Correctional Facility is a medium security state prison, located in northern New York, USA. Riverview Correctional Facility P.O. Box 158 Ogdensburg, New York 13669 (315) 393-8400 List of New York state prisons ... Ogdensburg Correctional Facility is a medium security state prison for male prisoners, located in the northern part of St. ... DOCS logo. ... New York State Route 37 is a major roadway in the New York State Highway System. ...


The city is also the home of the Frederic Remington Art Museum, housed in the former Parish family mansion on Washington Street in downtown Ogdensburg. While it was always known as the Parish family mansion his wife Eva did reside there after his death. The collection of Remington art and memorabilia was started with items from the estates of his wife Eva and her sister Emma. It has been added to through donations, gifts and purchases. It is an internationally acclaimed collection.


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