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- The incorporation of the Village of Rhinebeck took effect in 1834.
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History. European settlement in the Rhinebeck area dates to 1686, when a group of Dutch crossed the river from Kingston and bought 2,200 acres (890 ha) of land from the local Iroquois tribes. The name Rhinebeck is a combination of the name of the man who founded the town, Wilhelmus (William) Beekman (1623-1707), and his native town, Rhineland.
Oct 4, 2023 · Rhinebeck was originally settled by Dutch colonists in the late 17th century. Its name is derived from the town of Ryn, located on the Rhine River in Germany, the homeland of the early settlers. The town became a significant trading center due to its strategic location along the Hudson River. Historical Landmarks
May 6, 1983 · Rhinebeck dates from 1686, when five Dutch entrepreneurs bought 2,200 acres from the Sepasco and Esopus Indians for a frying pan, 2 knives, 4 guns, 4 blankets, 5 kettles, 5 adzes, 8 shirts, 10...
Jun 30, 2024 · Rhinebeck was once the Violet Capital of the World in part of Dutchess County called the Violet Belt. But evolving fashion and industrialization changed that.
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Jan 28, 2023 · Rhinebeck is a small village located in the Hudson Valley region of New York. The village was established in the late 17th century, when Dutch settlers began to arrive from Albany and Rensselaerwyck (now Schenectady).
Feb 9, 2024 · The town’s name, Rhinebeck, is said to have been derived from the town of Rhinebeck in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. Many of the original settlers in Rhinebeck were of German descent, and they brought with them their culture and traditions, shaping the identity of the town.
