Willsboro is a town located in Essex County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,903.
The Town of Willsboro is in the eastern part of the county.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 190.1 km˛ (73.4 mi˛). 110.6 km˛ (42.7 mi˛) of it is land and 79.5 km˛ (30.7 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 41.81% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,903 people, 803 households, and 549 families residing in the town. The population density is 17.2/km˛ (44.6/mi˛). There are 1,468 housing units at an average density of 13.3/km˛ (34.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 98.42% White, 0.26% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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Jay is a town located in Essex County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,306. The town is named after John Jay, then governor of New York.
The Town of Jay in on the north border of the county.
History
The Town of Jay was formed in 1798 from part of the Town of Willsboro. It was formerly known as Mallory's Bush, probably from early settler Nathaniel Mallory, who arrived around 1797.
Geography
The north town line is the border of Clinton County, New York. US Route 9N passes through the town.
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The Town of Chesterfield is in the northeastern part of the county.
History
The town was formed in 1802 from part of the Town of Willsboro. The early settlers were from the New England area.
An ice storm in 1998 damaged the town.
Geography
The north town line is the border of Clinton County, New York, and the eastern town line is Lake Champlain and Vermont. The AuSable River borders the town.
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The Town of Westport is on the eastern border of the county.
History
The town was founded by William Gilliland, whom also established the neighboring towns of Elizabethtown and Willsboro. He originally called the village Bessboro after his daughter.
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Geography
The east town line is formed by Lake Champlain and the border of Vermont. The town is
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The Town of Essex is on the eastern edge of the county.
History
The region was first settled in 1765. The town was formed from a part of the Town of Willsboro in 1805. It was an important shipbuilding location, but that economy collapsed after 1849 with the beginning of railroad lines in the region.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 97.3 km˛ (37.6 mi˛). 82.1 km˛ (31.7 mi˛) of it is land
