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A town of 2,808 people in Orleans County, New York

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Deputies save victim, woman arrested after domestic incident, Orleans County sheriff says

13wham.com · Jul 27, 2026

Orleans County assault leaves victim with 'life-threatening blood loss'; Woman faces charges

WHEC.com · Jul 27, 2026

Woman charged with assault after allegedly stabbing victim, causing severe injuries

WKBW · Jul 27, 2026

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Conserved land3%859 of 28,225 acres

Trails9.0 mi0.2 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1306 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Carlton (Township); Carlton Business Notices.; Oak Orchard Harbor (Village); Two Bridges (Village)

1875

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Carlton (Township); Carlton Business Notices.; Oak Orchard Harbor (Village); Two Bridges (Village), 1875

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About Carlton

Town in New York, United States

2,835Population

44.4 sq miArea

246 ftElevation

Carlton is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 2,994 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from Carleton, a shipbuilding district near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Town of Carlton lies in the north part of the county, on the shore of Lake Ontario.

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$175K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

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Clive Weed

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