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Encyclopedia > Kinderhook (town), New York

Kinderhook is a town in Columbia County, New York, USA. The population was 8,296 at the 2000 census. The name of the town means "Children's Corner" in the language of the original Dutch settlers. Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1786 Seat Hudson Area  - Total  - Water 1,679 km² (648 mi²) 32 km² (13 mi²) 1. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ...


The Town of Kinderhook contains a village named Kinderhook. Martin Van Buren was born in the village. The town is in the northern part of Columbia County. Kinderhook is a village located in the Town of Kinderhook in Columbia County, New York. ... Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862), nicknamed Old Kinderhook, was the eighth President of the United States. ...


Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren's retirement home, is in the Town of Kinderhook. Lindenwald is the name of the home and farm of Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States. ...

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History

Henry Hudson sailed as far north as Kinderhook on his exploration of the Hudson River and named the location "Kinderhoek." He had mixed dealing with the local Mohican natives, ranging from peaceful trade to minor skirmishes. As the Dutch attempted to colonize the area, further warfare broke out with the natives. . No portrait of Hudson is known to be in existence. ... The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river running mainly through New York State but partly forming the boundary between the states of New York and New Jersey. ... The Mohicans were, during the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century, a functional confederation of several branches of Native Americans. ...


Kinderhook was settled around 1750. The Town of Kinderhook was founded in 1788 from a previously created district (1772), but lost substantial territory to form part of the Town of Chatham in 1775. Kinderhook was one of the original towns of Columbia County. More of Kinderhook was lost to form the Town of Ghent in 1818 and the Town of Stuyvesant in 1823. 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Chatham is a town located in Columbia County, New York. ... Ghent is a town located in Columbia County, New York. ... Stuyvesant is a town located in Columbia County, New York. ...


Past residents of note

  • Martin Van Buren, president and political leader was born and resided in Kinderhook.
  • Washington Irving, author, resided in the village for about 8 weeks after the death of his fiance; wrote portions of A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty in Kinderhook.
  • Aaron Burr, the third vice president, concealed himself briefly in Kinderhook after fatally wounding Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
  • Jennie Jerome, mother of Winston Churchill, lived in Kinderhook after her father acquired Van Buren's home.

Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862), nicknamed Old Kinderhook, was the eighth President of the United States. ... Washington Irving Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 – July 12, 1804) was an American politician, leading statesman, financier, intellectual, military officer, and founder of the Federalist Party. ... Jennie Jerome in 1874 Jeanette (Jennie) Jerome [1] CI DStJ, known also as Lady Randolph Churchill (January 9, 1854 – June 9, 1921) was an American society beauty, best known to history as the mother of British prime minister Winston Churchill. ... Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC(Can) (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was an English statesman and author, best known as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 84.0 km² (32.4 mi²). 82.4 km² (31.8 mi²) of it is land and 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it (1.82%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


The north town line is the border of Rensselaer County. Rensselaer County is a county in the state of New York. ...


Kinderhook Creek' is an important stream in the town. US Route 9 passes through the town. United States Highway 9 is a north-south United States highway in the states of Delaware, New Jersey, and New York in the United States. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 8,296 people, 3,165 households, and 2,247 families residing in the town. The population density was 100.6/km² (260.6/mi²). There were 3,434 housing units at an average density of 41.7/km² (107.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.31% White, 0.68% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% 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. ... 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. ...


There were 3,165 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $52,604, and the median income for a family was $61,074. Males had a median income of $41,386 versus $27,880 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,259. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% 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 the Town of Kinderhook

  • Kinderhook -- The Village of Kinderhook is located on Route 9 near the center of the town.
  • Kinderhook Lake -- A lake on the northeast town line.
  • Knickerbocker Lake -- A small lake in the north part of the town.
  • Lindenwald -- The home of Martin Van Buren is in the southwest part of the town.
  • Niverville -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town, south of Kinderhook Lake on Routes 28B and 208.
  • Valatie -- The Village of Valatie.
  • Valatie Colony -- A hamlet southwest of Niverville and north of Valatie village.

Kinderhook is a village located in the Town of Kinderhook in Columbia County, New York. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Lindenwald is the name of the home and farm of Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States. ... Niverville is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Columbia County, New York. ... A hamlet is (usually — see below) a small settlement, too small or unimportant to be considered a village. ... Valatie is a village located in Columbia County, New York. ...

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President Martin Van Buren was born and is buried in Kinderhook; the Van Buren homestead, “Lindenwald,” is south of the village.
The Town of Kinderhook was founded in 1788 from a previously created district (1772), but lost substantial territory to form part of the Town of Chatham in 1775.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older.
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