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Rensselaer Falls is a village located in St. Lawrence County, New York. As of the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 332. The current name came from mill owner Henry Van Rensselaer.

The Village of Rensselaer Falls is in the western part of the Town of Canton and is due west of the Village of Canton.

Rensselaer Falls village overview:
Name:	Rensselaer Falls village
LSAD Code:	47
LSAD Description:	village (suffix)
State:	New York
County:	St. Lawrence County
Elevation:	328 ft (100 m)
Total Area:	0.32 sq mi (0.82 km²)
Land Area:	0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²)
Water Area:	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Total Population:	361
Population Density:	1,240.55/sq mi (479.68/km²)
FIPS code:	3661159
GNISfeature ID:	0976882

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History

A six-foot drop in the river attracted early settlers to the available water power. The community was first called “Tateville” and later “Canton Falls.” The current name was established by the post office in 1851.

The Congregational Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

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Geography

Rensselaer Falls is located at 44°35’26” North, 75°19’16” West (44.590673, -75.321134).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km), of which 0.3 square miles (0.78 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) is water. The total area is 6.25% water.

The village is on the bank of the Oswegatchie River.

The village is at the junction of County Roads 14 (Rensselaer Street) and 15 (Front/Heuvelton Street). Rensselaer Falls borders the Upper and Lower Lakes Wildlife Management Area.