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Harrietstown (T)
New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.
Harrietstown is a town in Franklin County, New York in United States. The population was 5,575 at the 2000 census and 5,577 at the 2005 census estimate. The town is in the southeast corner of the county. It was formed from the town of Duane in 1841. At the end of the 19th century it became the location for sanatoria for the treatment of lung diseases. The town is in the Adirondack state park and the south town line is the border of Hamilton County and Essex County. According to the United States census bureau, it has a total area of 553.4 square kilometers of which 509.7 square kilometers is land and 43.6 square kilometers is water.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.8 percent under the age of 18, 9.8 percent from 18 to 24, 28.1 percent from 25 to 44, 24.1 percent from 45 to 64, and 15.1 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males. There are various communities and locations in this town such as Adirondack regional airport in the northeast part of the town. Coreys is a location in the south part of the town. A lake near the west town line is known as Lake Clear. Lake Colby is a hamlet to the north of Saranac Lake village on Route 86.
The town is regarded as among the most beautiful parts and so it is the most visited places amongst the most die hard travelers the world over. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. The city has undergone some improvements in recent years. The town enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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