28-452: Williamstown or Williamtown is the name of several places in the world: Australia [ edit ] Williamtown, New South Wales RAAF Base Williamtown , New South Wales Williamstown, South Australia Williamstown, Victoria Williamstown railway line Williamstown railway station, Melbourne Williamstown Beach railway station Williamstown, Western Australia ,
56-615: A New England town Williamstown (CDP), Massachusetts , the main village in the town Williamstown, New Jersey Williamstown, New York Williamstown, Ohio Williamstown, Pennsylvania Williamstown, Vermont , a New England town Williamstown (CDP), Vermont , the main village in the town Williamstown, West Virginia Williamstown, Wisconsin Williamstown Township, Michigan See also [ edit ] Williamston (disambiguation) Williamson (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
84-714: A suburb of Kalgoorlie Electoral district of Williamstown , an electoral district in Victoria Cameroon [ edit ] Williamstown, Bimbia , a historical village in the kingdom of Bimbia , now no longer in existence Canada [ edit ] Williamstown, Ontario the historical name of Strange, Ontario Ireland [ edit ] Williamstown, Ballyloughloe , townland in Ballyloughloe civil parish, barony of Clonlonan, County Westmeath Williamstown, County Dublin Williamstown, County Galway ,
112-833: A village Williamstown, County Limerick , a townland Williamstown, County Roscommon Williamstown, Foyran , a townland in Foyran civil parish, barony of Fore, County Westmeath Williamstown, Mayne , a townland in Mayne civil parish, barony of Fore, County Westmeath Williamstown, Piercetown , a townland in Piercetown civil parish, barony of Rathconrath, County Westmeath United Kingdom [ edit ] Williamstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf , Wales United States [ edit ] Williamstown, Indiana Williamstown, alternative name for Frytown , Iowa Williamstown, Kansas Williamstown, Kentucky Williamstown, Massachusetts ,
140-561: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Williamtown, New South Wales Williamtown is a rural suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales , Australia. It is located on the main road between Newcastle and Nelson Bay . The eastern section of Williamtown is dominated by RAAF Base Williamtown and Newcastle Airport while
168-662: Is moderately high (averaging 1,129.0 mm (44.45 in)), and is spread across 86.6 precipitation days (over 1.0 mm (0.039 in)). The town experiences 103.2 clear days and 127.3 cloudy days per annum. Extreme temperatures have ranged from 45.5 °C (113.9 °F) on 4 January 2017 and 11 February 2017 to −3.9 °C (25.0 °F) on 18 July 1970. In the 2016 Census, there were 885 people in Williamtown. 70.9% of people were born in Australia and 80.7% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion
196-535: Is now the only elementary school in the city. The high school has approximately 702 students. Wood County Christian School is also located within the city limits of Williamstown, with students from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Since 1976, the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival [1] has been a major event on both sides of the Ohio River, in the towns of Williamstown and Marietta, Ohio. The celebration
224-552: Is possible at this point for off-road vehicles via Lavis Lane. Williamtown possesses a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen: Cfa), with very warm, wet summers and mild, relatively dry winters. Average maxima vary from 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in January to 17.2 °C (63.0 °F) in July, while average minima fluctuate between 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) in January and February and 6.5 °C (43.7 °F) in July. Annual precipitation
252-527: The Fenton Art Glass Company is the largest manufacturer of hand made glass in the United States. The firm is now led by third- and fourth-generation Fenton family members. After officials of Fenton Art Glass announced the fifth generation family company would shut down the 100-year-old factory at the end of 2007, thousands of loyal Fenton customers reacted with an outpouring of orders, selling out
280-615: The National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Located near Williamstown is the Henderson Hall Historic District . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.79 square miles (4.64 km ), of which 1.38 square miles (3.57 km ) is land and 0.41 square miles (1.06 km ) is water. Williamstown is bordered by Marietta, Ohio to the west of the city across
308-583: The Ohio River . It is part of the Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area . The population was 2,997 at the 2020 census. The now closed Fenton Art Glass Company was located in the city. Williamstown was named for Isaac Williams (1737–1820), who settled here in 1787. Williams had served under General Braddock (1755) as a ranger and spy and under Governor Dunmore (1774) fighting against the Shawnee . His home
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#1732844027971336-514: The census of 2010, there were 2,908 people, 1,254 households, and 848 families living in the city. The population density was 2,107.2 inhabitants per square mile (813.6/km ). There were 1,352 housing units at an average density of 979.7 per square mile (378.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White , 0.2% African American , 0.5% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.4% from other races , and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of
364-533: The Ohio River and Boaz, WV to the south on WV Route 14. The city is approximately 14 miles north of Parkersburg, WV. Interstate 77 runs through the northeastern tip of the city. The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Williamstown has a Humid continental climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. As of
392-455: The QVC show that was to be its last in just minutes instead of the scheduled 2-hour show. Fenton is now open and working to stay open; tours are run daily through the gift shop and orders are placed online, on QVC and via its decades-old catalog. Fenton Art Glass Company has officially stopped making glass. As of May 24, 2012 completion the sale of selected assets as scheduled. This included the sale of
420-420: The age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 69.9% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.90. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under
448-460: The age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 54,818, and the median income for a family was $ 44,189. Males had a median income of $ 39,475 versus $ 21,415 for females. The per capita income for
476-542: The city was $ 28,219. About 7.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over. There were formerly two elementary schools that fed into Williamstown High School , home of the "Yellowjackets": Waverly Elementary, located in Waverly and the old Williamstown elementary. Williamstown-Waverly Elementary, which opened in Williamstown in 2020,
504-482: The city. The population density was 2,233.5 people per square mile (863.3/km ). There were 1,330 housing units at an average density of 991.5 per square mile (383.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White , 0.20% African American , 0.30% Native American , 0.47% Asian , 0.03% from other races , and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population. There were 4,123 households, out of which 2.4% had children under
532-471: The name and logo, the formulas for the glass, molds and other materials that were used by the company. However, today the company now makes handcrafted glass jewelry; including beads and Teardrop earrings. The jewelry is made in many of the classic Fenton colors and styles popular with collectors. On June 2, 2017, the Wood County Board of Education purchased the factory and surrounding properties to build
560-441: The population. There were 1,254 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
588-430: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Williamstown&oldid=1143459772 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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#1732844027971616-583: The volunteer firefighters. The annual event brings the community together and now raises about $ 8,000 a year for firefighter training and equipment upgrades. The Saturday following the Ice Cream Social, the Williamstown High School Alumni Association holds an Annual Dinner at the high school, for all WHS alumni. Most WHS class reunions are also held that same July weekend. Founded in 1905 by brothers Frank L. and John W. Fenton,
644-565: The western section of the area is primarily semi-rural with some large-acreage residential areas scattered along Cabbage Tree Road which is a main access route to Port Stephens from the Pacific Highway . To the south Williamtown reaches Fullerton Cove , a large cove at the Hunter River . The south-eastern corner of the area reaches the Tasman Sea on Stockton Beach and access to the beach
672-432: Was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age in the city was 44 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,996 people, 1,251 households, and 876 families living in
700-607: Was Anglican at 22.8%. Most of Williamtown sits atop the Tomago sandbeds (an aquifer that is a critical source of water for the lower Hunter Region). The sandbeds are replenished primarily by rain as well as any water that leaks from Grahamstown Dam in nearby Ferodale . Water from the sandbeds and the dam is treated in Tomago . Williamstown, West Virginia Williamstown is a city in Wood County , West Virginia , United States, along
728-474: Was already in its 42nd year of service to the community. "The Social" is a homecoming for both current and former residents. Current attendance approaches 3,500 as people of all ages gather in Tomlinson Park, the third Friday evening in July each year, to enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks, coffee, pies and cakes that are donated by community members, and more than one hundred gallons of ice cream provided by
756-612: Was created around the races of the sternwheelers (also known as the paddle steamer ) that the Mid-Ohio Valley is known for, and today there are pageants, live music, food and a grand fireworks display. The event brings many local community members back to the area around the Labor Day weekend in the month of September. When the first Fireman's Ice Cream Social was held in 1944, the Williamstown Volunteer Fire Company
784-520: Was on 400 acres on the Ohio River opposite the mouth of the Muskingum River , site of Marietta, Ohio , which was founded about a year after he arrived. Other local namesakes include Williams Creek and Williams District. The settlement was known as "Williamsport" to Ohio River travelers until 1822 when the present name was formalized. Located in Williamstown is the Tomlinson Mansion , listed on
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