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Whitehall (village), New York

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of 2000, there were 2,667 people, 1,104 households, and 705 families residing in the village. The population density was 568.6 inhabitants per square mile (219.5/km). There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 274.6 per square mile (106.0/km). The racial makeup of the village was 98.13%
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In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.
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to establish the community and the many associated enterprises he planned and later carried out. It was the first settlement at Lake Champlain and became an important trade center. It was on one of two routes between English and French colonies.
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The median income for a household in the village was $ 31,667, and the median income for a family was $ 42,619. Males had a median income of $ 31,656 versus $ 20,417 for females. The
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There were 1,104 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were
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for the village was $ 16,022. About 13.3% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the
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in October. The event led to Whitehall's modern-day claim to be the birthplace of the
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On May 9, 1775, Lieutenant Samuel Herrick, leading as an advance party for
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diverge at the village. Whitehall village is the northern end of the
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The village was founded in 1759 as "Skenesborough" by Major
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The village of Whitehall is located at the point where the
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Whitehall Website: Photos, Historical Info, & More
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led his forces southward through this area during the
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built a small fleet of ships here. They were used by
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Skenesborough
Main Street Historic District
Main Street Historic District
Location in Washington County and the state of New York.
Washington County
New York
43°33′N 73°24′W / 43.550°N 73.400°W / 43.550; -73.400
Country
State
New York
County
Washington
Time zone
UTC-5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC-4
ZIP code
Area code
518
FIPS code
GNIS
village
town
Whitehall
Washington County, New York
Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area
Vermont
Lake Champlain

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