Calcium, New York

Calcium is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 3,573 as of the 2020 census. The CDP is in the town of Le Ray and includes the hamlets of Calcium and Sanfords Four Corners.

Calcium, New York
Calcium
Calcium
Coordinates: 44°2′5″N 75°50′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyJefferson
TownLe Ray
Area
  Total5.61 sq mi (14.53 km2)
  Land5.61 sq mi (14.52 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
469 ft (143 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,573
  Density637.24/sq mi (246.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13616
Area code315
FIPS code36-11671
GNIS feature ID0945447

Historic landmarks include the stone house at the intersection of State Route 342 and County Route 138 that once served as the post office for the area, and the Calcium Community Church at the same intersection. The church was built in 1853 by a group of at least three different denominations, including Methodist Episcopal, Christian, and Unitarian. The building was shared by these and various Christian groups over the years, and remains a community church today.

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