Thurman, New York

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official_name = Thurman, New York
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subdivision_type = Country
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subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Warren
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area_total_km2 = 240.3
area_land_km2 = 236.5
area_water_km2 = 3.8
area_total_sq_mi = 92.8
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1199
population_density_km2 = 5.1
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 716
elevation_ft = 2349
latd = 43 |latm = 31 |lats = 15 |latNS = N
longd = 73 |longm = 54 |longs = 8 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 12885
area_code = 518
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Thurman is a town in Warren County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,199 at the 2000 census. The town name is from John Thurman, an early landowner.

The Town of Thurman is in the western part of the county and is inside the Adirondack Park.

History

John Thurman was one of a group of investors who started the town's settlement in 1790 at Elm Hill. The Town of Thurman was established in 1792. Originally the town was called Athol by early settlers, but when Warren County was established in 1813, much of the town was lost to the new Town of Warrensburg and the remainder was still called Athol. Athol was divided in 1852 to form the Town of Thurman and the Town of Stony Creek.

Besides the Town of Thurman, the Town of Johnsburg is also named after John Thurman.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.8 square miles (240.3 km²), of which, 91.3 square miles (236.5 km²) of it is land and 1.5 square miles (3.8 km²) of it (1.58%) is water.

The Hudson River defines the eastern edge of the town. The west town line is the border of Hamilton County.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,199 people, 466 households, and 338 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.1 people per square mile (5.1/km²). There were 642 housing units at an average density of 7.0/sq mi (2.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.66% White, 0.50% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.50% Asian, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 466 households out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,382, and the median income for a family was $38,523. Males had a median income of $31,111 versus $22,829 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,278. About 10.0% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Thurman

*Athol -- A hamlet in the southeast part of the town.
*Echo Lake -- A location by the east town line.
*Fullers -- A location in the western part of the town.
*Garnet Lake -- A lake partly in the town at the north town line.
*The Glen -- A hamlet on the town line in the northeast corner of the town.
*High Street -- A location in the eastern part of the town, west of Athol.
*Thurman -- The hamlet of Thurman in the eastern part of the town, northwest of Athol and by the north town line.
*Thurman Station -- A location near the east town line and the Hudson River, southeast of Athol.

Local Color and Activities

*Martin's Lumber and Stained Glass Stepping Stones -- Free hourly woods walks. Learn about silviculture, sustainable forestry. See demonstrations of sawmill, stained glass stepping stones, paper bead creation. [http://www.persisgranger.com/Adk_Martins.htm Martin's Lumber]
*Persis Granger & Fiction Among Friends -- Local artist support [http://www.persisgranger.com/ Thurman Artists] .
*Fiddlers Jamboree -- A three-day festival of Adirondack Mountain music and danceheld under cover at Veterans' Memorial Field in Athol, NY, just over the river from Warrensburg. [http://www.folkjam.org/festival/us/new-york/athol/11th-annual-fiddlers-jamboree Fiddlers Jamboree]
*Maple Sugaring -- Each spring Thurman maple producers open the doors of their sugar houses to welcome those who'd like to see the age old art of tapping, boiling and bottling of syrup, as well as sample and shop for syrup, maple sugar candy, maple cream and other delicious treats. One weekend is New York State Maple Days and the other is Thurman Maple Days. The event is crowned by the annual Maple Sugar Party at town hall, with an all-you-can-eat buffet topped off by maple traditional jackwax, accompanied by local musicians, all to benefit the American Cancer Society. Thurman is home to many maple producers, including Toad Hill Maple Farm, the largest in Warren County. The Maple Sugar Days provide an educational and enjoyable family outing. [http://www.persisgranger.com/ThurmanMapleWeekends.htm]
*Thurman Townwide Sale: Like to shop? Love good old-fashioned yard sales? Thurman hosts an annual Thurman Townwide Sale, with nearly 100 sales on private property all over town. The sale runs the weekend after Mothers' Day. Some sellers open on Friday, most on Saturday and some on Sunday. Free maps are distributed at sales near entrances to town (and can be downloaded from the Internet about a week before the sale). Plan to visit and enjoy old-fashioned sales and great hospitality. [http://www.persisgranger.com/thurman_townwide_sale.htm]
*Free Summer Concerts In July and August the Town of Thurman hosts free weekly concerts (two with free fireworks!) under the pavilion at Veterans' Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol. See details about concerts and all recreational events at the town web site: [http://www.thurman-ny.com.]

References

External links

* [http://www.thurman-ny.com Town website]
* [http://www.visitlakegeorge.com/links.cfm Adirondack information]
* [http://www.persisgranger.com/Adk_Martins.htm Martin's Lumber]
* [http://www.persisgranger.com/ Thurman Artists]
* [http://www.folkjam.org/festival/us/new-york/athol/11th-annual-fiddlers-jamboree Fiddlers Jamboree]