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Encyclopedia > Hyde Park, New York

Hyde Park is a town located in the northwest part of Dutchess County, New York, United States, just north of the city of Poughkeepsie. The town is most famous for being the birthplace of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. There is also a village named New Hyde Park on Long Island, and a hamlet named Hyde Park in Otsego County, near Cooperstown, New York. Administrative divisions of New York State differ from those in certain other countries and most U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Dutchess County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Poughkeepsie (New York) Poughkeepsie (pronounced ) is a city in New York, USA and serves as the county seat of Dutchess County, located in the Hudson River Valley midway between New York City and Albany. ... FDR redirects here. ... Administrative divisions of New York State differ from those in certain other countries and most U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... New Hyde Park is a village in Nassau County, New York, USA. The population was 9,523 at the 2000 census. ... Administrative divisions of New York State differ from those in certain other countries and most U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Otsego County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Cooperstown is a village in Otsego County, New York and is the County Seat. ...


The population was 20,851 at the 2000 census. US 9 passes through the town near the river. At 325 miles (523 km), U.S. Route 9s New York segment accounts for more than half the highways total length. ...


Hyde Park is the location of the Culinary Institute of America, a residential college devoted to cooking and baking. The Culinary Institute of America is a training institute for culinary arts in the United States, and is regarded as one of the worlds top culinary schools. ...

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History

Settlement of the region officially began around 1742, but may have begun as early as 1710. The name of the area was changed to "Hyde Park" around 1810. Previously, it was part of the "Fauconnier Patent" and was named "Stoutenburgh," after an early settler. Part of the town was from the Great Nine Partners Patent of 1697. The Great Nine Partners Patent, also known as the Lower Nine Partners Patent, was a land grant in Dutchess County, New York, USA made in 1697. ...


Dr. John Bard had called his estate "Hyde Park" in honor of Edward Hyde, who was Lord Cornbury and Governor of New York. In 1804 a tavern keeper whose business was slow named the tavern "Hyde Park Inn," much to the annoyance of Dr. Bard. Miller, the tavern keeper, applied for a post office to be located at his Inn, which was nothing unusual. The request was granted as the "Hyde Park Post office." Because the Post Office's name was "Hyde Park", and thus resident's mailing address was "Hyde Park", the area slowly started to be commonly called "Hyde Park". Finally, this caused a change of the settlement's name from Stoutenburgh to Hyde Park officially in 1812. Hyde Park was included in the Town of Clinton until 1821. Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, also known by the courtesy title of Lord Cornbury (November 28, 1661 - March 31, 1723) was Governor of New York and New Jersey and perhaps best known for being that which he never was: Americas first transvestite governor. ...


It was also a Big drinking town in which there were many beer drinking contest and people would roll down the great hill in the Vanderbilt Estate. But The Vanderbilt kept complaining about towns folk ruining their afternoon tea gatherings with the wealthy.


The Town of Hyde Park was formed from the Town of Clinton in 1821. Clinton is a town located in Dutchess County, New York. ... Year 1821 (MDCCCXXI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...


In 1900, the town's population was 2,806.


Past and Present residents of note

Hyde Park is the birthplace and burial place of Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945). His estate, Springwood, is the site of the Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site maintained by the National Park Service. Also on the site are his presidential library and museum. Roosevelt used this residence throughout his life. FDR's historical house is now a museum that can be visited. FDR redirects here. ... Year 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... The presidential seal is a well-known symbol of the presidency. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site preserves the Springwood estate in Hyde Park, New York, United States of America. ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States federal agency that manages all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. ...


The town includes one of the many mansions of Frederick Vanderbilt. [Hyde Park, NY] Frederick William Vanderbilt (February 2, 1856 – June 29, 1938) was a member of the financially and socially preeminent Vanderbilt family. ...


Valkill was the home of Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Valkill is located about 2 miles away from the home of FDR. Valkill, located in Hyde Park, New York, was the home of Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, after her husband died. ... Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962) was an American political leader who used her stature as First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 to promote her husbands (Franklin D. Roosevelts) New Deal, as well as civil rights. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 103.2 km² (39.8 mi²). 95.7 km² (37.0 mi²) of it is land and 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²) of it (7.25%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


The Hudson River defines the west town line, which is at the border of Ulster County. The town also borders Poughkeepsie, New York to the South, Rhinebeck, New York to the north, and Clinton, New York and Pleasant Valley, New York to the East. The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river that runs through the eastern portion of New York State and, along its southern terminus, demarcates the border between the states of New York and New Jersey. ... Ulster County is a county located in the state of New York, USA. It sits in the states beautiful Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. ... Poughkeepsie City of Poughkeepsie Town of Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie, Arkansas This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Rhinebeck is a village located in the Town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County, New York. ... Clinton is the name of some places in the U.S. state of New York: Clinton, Clinton County, New York Clinton, Dutchess County, New York Clinton, Oneida County, New York Clinton also is a name used to refer to the Hells Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. ... Pleasant Valley is the fourth most common place name in Canada. ...


Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 20,851 people, 7,395 households, and 5,220 families residing in the town. The population density was 217.8/km² (564.2/mi²). There were 7,704 housing units at an average density of 80.5/km² (208.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.02% White, 4.25% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.23% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 7,395 households out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.10. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $50,870, and the median income for a family was $58,047. Males had a median income of $42,251 versus $28,176 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,260. About 4.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Communities and locations in Hyde Park

  • Culinary Institute of America --- One of the world's top culinary schools, in the South part of the Town, between Route 9 and the Hudson River.
  • East Park -- A hamlet east of Hyde Park village.
  • Haviland, New York -- A community in the south part of the town.
  • Hyde Park The hamlet of Hyde Park is on Route 9 near the Hudson River.
  • Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park -- A state park in the northern part of the town.
  • Mills Memorial State Park --
  • Norrie Heights
  • Staatsburg -- A hamlet by the Hudson River in the nortwest part of the town.
  • West Park A village to the west of Hyde Park.

The Culinary Institute of America is a training institute for culinary arts in the United States, and is regarded as one of the worlds top culinary schools. ... Haviland is a census-designated place located in Dutchess County, New York. ... Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park is a state park in Dutchess County, New York in the USA. The park is located on the east shore of the Hudson River in the Town of Hyde Park. ... State park is a term used in the United States and in Mexico for an area of land preserved on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, recreation, or other reason, and under the administration of the government of a U.S. state or one of the states of Mexico. ... Staatsburg is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Dutchess County, New York. ...

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  Results from FactBites:
 
Hyde Park, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (800 words)
Hyde Park is the location of the Culinary Institute of America, a residential college devoted to cooking and baking.
Hyde Park is the birthplace and burial place of Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945).
Hyde Park The hamlet of Hyde Park is on Route 9 near the Hudson River.
New Hyde Park, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2278 words)
The Village of New Hyde Park is in both the Town of Hempstead and the Town of North Hempstead.
Hyde Park, as this area was formerly called, is one of the oldest and most historic settlements in the United States.
The late New York State Supreme Court Justice, Marcus G. Christ, was a lifelong resident of New Hyde Park, and a direct descendent of John C. Christ.
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