Dannemora, NY
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About Dannemora
- • Baseball player Ed Beecher, who played for the Cincinnati Reds, was born in Dannemora.
- • Dannemora is not known for any specific invention or cultural movement originating there.
- • The construction of Clinton Correctional Facility in 1845 put Dannemora on the map.
- • Clinton Correctional Facility once had a farm where inmates raised crops and livestock.
- • A devastating fire in 1999 destroyed several businesses in Dannemora's downtown area.
- • Named after Dannemora, Sweden, in 1845, for its iron ore; incorporated in 1879.
- • The population is roughly 3,584, smaller than many surrounding towns.
- • The elevation is approximately 1,430 feet, providing scenic views.
- • Corrections and related services are the primary industry in Dannemora.
- • Dannemora feels like a quiet, resilient town with a strong sense of community.
- • The Montreal Canadiens, a short drive north, have won 24 Stanley Cups.
- • Local high school sports rivalries with nearby towns create intense game atmospheres.