Lyon Mountain, New York

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Lyon Mountain, New York
settlement_type = CDP
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Clinton
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area_total_km2 = 26.4
area_land_km2 = 26.4
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 10.2
area_land_sq_mi = 10.2
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 458
population_density_km2 = 17.4
population_density_sq_mi = 45.0

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 548
elevation_ft = 1798
latd = 44 |latm = 43 |lats = 44 |latNS = N
longd = 73 |longm = 54 |longs = 28 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 12952, 12955
area_code = 518
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blank_info = 36-43951
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Lyon Mountain is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Dannemora in Clinton County, New York, United States. The population was 458 at the 2000 census.

Lyon Mountain is in the western part of the town.

The Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility, a minimum security prison is located nearby.

Geography

Lyon Mountain is located at coord|44|43|44|N|73|54|28|W|city (44.728863, -73.907905)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the area has a total area of 10.2 square miles (26.4 km²), all land.

Lyon Mountain is on New York State Route 374.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 458 people, 214 households, and 129 families residing in the hamlet. The population density was 45.0 per square mile (17.4/km²). There were 234 housing units at an average density of 23.0/sq mi (8.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.85% White, 0.22% African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.22% Pacific Islander, and 2.62% from two or more races.

There were 214 households out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the community the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $39,688 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,776. About 14.8% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Historical Facts

The hamlet is named after Nathaniel Lyon who moved to the base of the mountain that also bears his name in 1803 and died circa 1850. Lyon was a relative of General Nathaniel Lyon (1818–1861).

Industry

Republic Steel Corporation was one of the last major steel firms to use low-phosphorus Adirondack magnetites, operating the Chateaugay Ore & Iron Company here from 1939-1967. The Chateaugay mine was one of the deepest commercial iron ore mines in the United States, with stopes as much as 3,500 feet (1,050 m) below the surface.

Politics

While the hamlet does not have an official Mayor, the small hamlet has considered life long resident Daniel Cayea the unofficial mayor.

References

External links

* [http://www.lyonmountain.com/Projects/Archives/archives.htm The Lyon Mountain Company website containing an historical archive of Lyon Mountain documents and photographs.]
* [http://lyonmountain.bloatedtoe.com Lyon Mountain Website]
* [http://books.bloatedtoe.com Books related to Lyon Mountain and northern New York history]