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Massena Town, NY

Massena is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. Massena is along the county's northern border, just south of the St. Lawrence River and the Three Nations Crossing of the Canada–United States border. The population was 12,433 at the 2020 census. The town of Massena contains a village also named Massena.

Native Americans have lived in the region for over 9,000 years. Archaeological studies reveal a vibrant pre-Columbian era marked by extensive hunting, fishing, gathering, and sophisticated trading networks. Massena was established in 1792 by Anable Faucher. The settlement was initially called Nikentsiake by the Mohawk Indians, translating to "where the fish live." Massena was one of the first towns settled in St. Lawrence County but was not incorporated until 1802 when it was formed from the town of Lisbon. The town and its village are named after André Masséna, a general and Marshal to Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars.

The town boasted the Massena Springs, a pair of sulfur springs, one hot and the other cold, reputed to possess healing powers known to the Native Americans before European settlement. In 1820, an Army veteran, Captain John Polley, hoping to capitalize on the properties, opened a hotel and began to advertise them. By 1858, three hotels, numerous rental cottages, a bathing house, and a plant that bottled and sold the spring water, had been built. By about 1900, the Springs' status as a popular resort had faded.

Up until the 1880s, the town was predominantly agricultural, mainly home to butter and cheese production. The first small mills were built in the 1830s, harnessing the Grasse River to turn their wheels. They included a sawmill, stone-cutter, and a tannery. In 1833, the New York State Legislature approved a canal that would bypass troublesome rapids hindering navigation on the St. Lawrence by linking the Grasse and St. Lawrence Rivers. However, the British North American government preempted this project by building the Cornwall Canal on the Canadian side of the River, completed in 1843.

Massena is located just south of the St. Lawrence River, and the Grasse and Racquette rivers pass through town.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Massena Town. Massena Town is committed to enhancing residents' health and well-being through comprehensive healthcare services provided by Massena Hospital along with mental health support from St. Lawrence County Mental Health Services. Fitness centers like Anytime Fitness promote physical activity, while personalized nutrition counseling is available at North Country Health and Wellness. Residents can also access alternative therapies at VanAcker Chiropractic. Engaging in wellness programs organized by Massena Recreation and outdoor activities at Robert Moses State Park.

Top Sites in Massena Town, NY: Robert Moses State Park - Thousand Islands, Cedar View Golf Club, Singer Castle.

Elevation: 217 feet. ZIP Code: 13662. Area code: 315. Area: 45.5 square miles (117.7 km²). Population: 12,433.

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What are the demographics of Massena Town, NY?

The largest Massena town racial/ethnic groups are White (93.7%) followed by Two or More (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.4%). With 12,421 people, Massena town is the 198th most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,523 cities. But watch out, Massena town, because Patchogue with 12,343 people, and North Castle with 12,314 people are right behind you.

What is the median income of Massena Town, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Massena town households was $50,131. Massena town households made slightly more than Wolcott village households ($50,063) and Nunda village households ($50,101). The median age for Massena town residents is 42.4 years old.

What is the poverty rate in Massena Town, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Massena town households was $50,131. Massena town households made slightly more than Wolcott village households ($50,063) and Nunda village households ($50,101). However, 15.5% of Massena town families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia 

Town of Massena

St. Lawrence County

NYS Parks

NY Demographics by Cubit

Anytime Fitness

St. Lawrence Health

North Country Health and Wellness

Massena Memorial Hospital

Eisenhower Lock

Wilson Hill Wildlife Management Area

Nicandri Nature Center

Simply You Wellness Spa

Robert Moses State Park - Thousand Islands

Cedar View Golf Club

Singer Castle

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