Ogdensburg, New York
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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.
The City of Ogdensburg is at the north border of New York, on south bank of the St. Lawrence River. It is the only city located in Saint Lawrence County.
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.
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[edit] History
The earliest European settlement was a mission built by Abbé Picquet in 1749. It was built near the mouth of the Oswegatchie River and named Fort de La Présentation and quickly became a thriving native village. After the British victories of 1760, the fort was renamed Fort Oswegatchie and remained in British hands until 1796.
The first settlement under an American flag began that year and the area took the name Ogdensburg 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 Ogdensburg) 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.
The community was incorporated as a village in 1817 and became the City of Ogdensburg in 1868.
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.
[edit] Notable residents
- Frederic Remington, artist.
- Newton Martin Curtis, Civil War general and public official.
[edit] Geography
Ogdensburg is located on the Saint Lawrence River at (44.700547, -75.481209)GR1. It is on the international border and lies opposite Prescott, Ontario, Canada.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.1 km² (8.2 mi²). 13.1 km² (5.1 mi²) of it is land and 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it (37.87%) is water.
The Oswegatchie River joins the St. Lawrence River at Ogdensburg.
Ogdensburg is the northernmost city in New York State.
Odgensburg is at the junction of New York State Route 37, New York State Route 68, and New York State Route 812
[edit] 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.
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.
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.
[edit] 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.
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.
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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