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'''Rossie''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[St. Lawrence County, New York|St. Lawrence County]], [[New York]], [[United States]]. The population was 877 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the sister of an early land owner.
'''Rossie''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[St. Lawrence County, New York]], United States. The population was 877 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the sister of an early land owner.


The '''Town of Rossie''' is located on the southwestern border of the county and is west of [[Gouverneur (village), New York|Gouverneur]].
The '''Town of Rossie''' is located on the southwestern border of the county and is west of [[Gouverneur (village), New York|Gouverneur]].


== History ==
== History ==

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The first settler arrived around 1807.
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The first settler arrived ''circa'' 1807.


The town was formed in 1813 from a section of the [[Russell, New York|Town of Russell]].
The town was formed in 1813 from a section of the [[Russell, New York|Town of Russell]].


During the [[War of 1812]], residents constructed a block house in the south part of Rossie.
During the [[War of 1812]], residents constructed a block house in the southern part of Rossie.


The [[iron]] industry was important to the early town economy, and the Rossie Furnace of 1815 was the first to be built in northern New York. Lead mining was also important. The [[shot tower|Rossie Shot Tower]] is still standing.
The [[iron]] industry was important to the early town economy, and the Rossie Furnace of 1815 was the first to be built in northern New York. Lead mining was also important. The [[Shot tower|Rossie Shot Tower]] is still standing.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|39.1|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|38.1|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|1.0|sqmi|km2}} of it (2.53%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|39.1|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|38.1|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|1.0|sqmi|km2}} (2.53%) is water.


The southwest town line is the border of [[Jefferson County, New York|Jefferson County]], [[New York]].
The southwestern town line is the border of [[Jefferson County, New York|Jefferson County]].


The [[Oswegatchie River]], looping back, flows in two directions in the south of Rossie.
The [[Oswegatchie River]], looping back, flows in two directions in the south of Rossie.


[[U.S. Route 11 in New York|U.S. Route 11]] crosses the town. '''Yellow Lake''' and '''Grass Lake''' are partly in the town. A very small southern bay of [[Black Lake (New York)|Black Lake]] is at the north end of Rossie.
[[U.S. Route 11 in New York|U.S. Route 11]] crosses the town. [[Yellow Lake (New York)|Yellow Lake]] and [[Grass Lake (New York)|Grass Lake]] are partly in the town. A very small southern bay of [[Black Lake (New York)|Black Lake]] is at the north end of Rossie.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 787 people, 298 households, and 214 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 20.7 people per square mile (8.0/km²). There were 482 housing units at an average density of 12.7 per square mile (4.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.59% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.89% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.25% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.25% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.76% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.38% of the population.
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|1850= 1471
|1860= 1609
|1870= 1661
|1880= 1709
|1890= 1493
|1900= 1136
|1910= 981
|1920= 866
|1930= 720
|1940= 706
|1950= 611
|1960= 649
|1970= 643
|1980= 842
|1990= 770
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|2010= 877
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 787 people, 298 households, and 214 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|20.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 482 housing units at an average density of {{convert|12.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.59% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.89% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.25% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.25% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.76% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.38% of the population.


There were 298 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% 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 3.09.
There were 298 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 3.09.


In the town the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $27,566, and the median income for a family was $35,893. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $19,028 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14,205. About 16.1% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,566, and the median income for a family was $35,893. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $19,028 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14,205. About 16.1% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.


== Communities and locations in Rossie ==
== Communities and locations in Rossie ==
*'''Keenes''' &ndash; A [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] on the west town line in the south part of the town.
*'''Keenes''' &ndash; A [[Hamlet (place)|hamlet]] on the western town line in the south part of the town.
*'''Nelson Corner''' &ndash; A location in the north part of the town, west of Rossie village.
*'''Nelson Corner''' &ndash; A location in the northern part of the town, west of Rossie village.
*'''Pikes Corner''' &ndash; A hamlet in the south part of the town on County Road 9.
*'''Pikes Corner''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 9.
*'''Rossie''' &ndash; The hamlet of Rossie is on County Road 3 at the junction of County Road 8 in the northern part of the town.
*'''Rossie''' &ndash; The hamlet of Rossie is on County Road 3 at the junction of County Road 8 in the northern part of the town.
*'''Sommerville''' &ndash; A hamlet in the south part of the town on US-11.
*'''Sommerville''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southern part of the town on US-11.
*'''Spragueville''' &ndash; a hamlet formerly called "Spragues Corners," located on County Road 9 at the county line in the south part of the town.
*'''Spragueville''' &ndash; a hamlet formerly called "Spragues Corners," located on County Road 9 at the county line in the southern part of the town.
*'''Wegatchie''' &ndash; A hamlet in the south part of the town on County Road 12.
*'''Wegatchie''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 12.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:53, 6 October 2024

Rossie, New York
Town
Map highlighting Rossie's location within St. Lawrence County.
Map highlighting Rossie's location within St. Lawrence County.
Rossie, New York is located in New York
Rossie, New York
Rossie, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 44°20′1″N 75°37′24″W / 44.33361°N 75.62333°W / 44.33361; -75.62333
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Area
[1]
 • Total39.24 sq mi (101.64 km2)
 • Land37.79 sq mi (97.88 km2)
 • Water1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2)
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total877
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
844
 • Density22.33/sq mi (8.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code36-63858
GNIS feature ID0979436

Rossie is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 877 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the sister of an early land owner.

The Town of Rossie is located on the southwestern border of the county and is west of Gouverneur.

History

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The first settler arrived circa 1807.

The town was formed in 1813 from a section of the Town of Russell.

During the War of 1812, residents constructed a block house in the southern part of Rossie.

The iron industry was important to the early town economy, and the Rossie Furnace of 1815 was the first to be built in northern New York. Lead mining was also important. The Rossie Shot Tower is still standing.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.1 square miles (101 km2), of which 38.1 square miles (99 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (2.53%) is water.

The southwestern town line is the border of Jefferson County.

The Oswegatchie River, looping back, flows in two directions in the south of Rossie.

U.S. Route 11 crosses the town. Yellow Lake and Grass Lake are partly in the town. A very small southern bay of Black Lake is at the north end of Rossie.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820869—
1830650−25.2%
18401,553138.9%
18501,471−5.3%
18601,6099.4%
18701,6613.2%
18801,7092.9%
18901,493−12.6%
19001,136−23.9%
1910981−13.6%
1920866−11.7%
1930720−16.9%
1940706−1.9%
1950611−13.5%
19606496.2%
1970643−0.9%
198084230.9%
1990770−8.6%
20007872.2%
201087711.4%
2016 (est.)844[2]−3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 787 people, 298 households, and 214 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.7 inhabitants per square mile (8.0/km2). There were 482 housing units at an average density of 12.7 per square mile (4.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.59% White, 0.89% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 298 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,566, and the median income for a family was $35,893. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $19,028 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,205. About 16.1% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Rossie

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  • Keenes – A hamlet on the western town line in the south part of the town.
  • Nelson Corner – A location in the northern part of the town, west of Rossie village.
  • Pikes Corner – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 9.
  • Rossie – The hamlet of Rossie is on County Road 3 at the junction of County Road 8 in the northern part of the town.
  • Sommerville – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on US-11.
  • Spragueville – a hamlet formerly called "Spragues Corners," located on County Road 9 at the county line in the southern part of the town.
  • Wegatchie – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 12.

References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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