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Alexandria Bay

New York, United States · North America

About Alexandria Bay

Alexandria Bay is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Clayton, 7km from Thousand Islands.

Alexandria Bay is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 1,097, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Alexandria Bay sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alexandria Bay to your route.

About Alexandria Bay

Holland Library, now home to Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, is a historic library building located at Alexandria Bay in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1899, named to honor Josiah Gilbert Holland, and is a 40-by-44-foot (12 by 13 m), two story, hipped roof building designed in a vernacular

Read more interpretation of the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It is constructed of Theresa-Alexandria Bay red sandstone. It served as a library until 1998, when it was occupied by the Chamber of Commerce. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The original library was founded and built by Dr. Josiah G. Holland, a noted author who was a seasonal resident of Alexandria Bay. The library was housed in the Westcott Block, which burned down in 1894, and funds for the new one were raised.

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Where is Alexandria Bay located?

Alexandria Bay is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 44.3359 latitude, -75.9177 longitude.

What is the population of Alexandria Bay?

Alexandria Bay has a population of approximately 1,097 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,097
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
44.3359, -75.9177

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Worth the detour from Alexandria Bay

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Thousand Islands

An archipelago of nearly 2,000 islands spanning the US-Canada border in the St. Lawrence River, with castles, boat tours, and cottage country charm.

7 km · about 15 min drive

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Thousand Islands Parkway

A scenic riverside road along the St. Lawrence between Gananoque and Brockville, Ontario, with viewpoints over island-dotted water.

9 km · about 15 min drive

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  • Right hereThousand Islands ParkwayA scenic riverside road along the St. Lawrence between Gananoque and Brockville, Ontario, with viewpoints over island-dotted water.

Nearby Destinations

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Clayton

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 1,956

Gananoque

🇨🇦 Canada

20 km awayPop. 5,458

Philadelphia

🇺🇸 United States

26 km awayPop. 1,223

Fort Drum

🇺🇸 United States

33 km awayPop. 12,955

Brockville

🇨🇦 Canada

34 km awayPop. 23,886

Calcium

🇺🇸 United States

35 km awayPop. 3,491

Gouverneur

🇺🇸 United States

36 km awayPop. 3,797

Brownville

🇺🇸 United States

37 km awayPop. 1,156

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