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1. pastmaps.com › explore › usOld Historical Maps of Poughkeepsie, NY | Pastmaps

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   Historical Maps of Poughkeepsie. Journey back in time with 35 historical maps of Poughkeepsie, dating from 1893 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Poughkeepsie through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and ...

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3. dchsny.org › maps-poughkeepsieMaps of Poughkeepsie - Dutchess County Historical Society

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4. digitalcollections.nypl.org › items › 510d47e3-6e08Map of the city of Poughkeepsie Dutchess County, New York ...

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   Map of the city of Poughkeepsie Dutchess County, New York. [Village] Names Kochersperger, H. L. (Publisher) O.W. Gray & Son (Cartographer) Davis, F. A. (Cartographer) Collection. Atlases of the United States. New York. New illustrated atlas of Dutchess County, New York. Dates / Origin Date Issued: 1876 Place: Reading, Pa. Publisher: Reading ...

5. poklib.org › learn › local-history-genealogyLocal History Collection - Poughkeepsie Public Library District

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   The Local History room houses materials documenting the history of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, and the surrounding Mid-Hudson Valley. This collection contains both published secondary source and unique primary source materials, dating from the late 1700’s to the present. Resources that can be found in the Local History room include: Maps.

6. www.loc.gov › item › 05026897The Eagle's history of Poughkeepsie from earliest settlements ...

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   Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. 1913 - Nov 1950. 100. Unincorporated sections known as Arlington, Fairview, Hyde Park, and Rudco. 120. 6 skeleton maps. Date: 1950-01-01

7. www.britannica.com › place › PoughkeepsiePoughkeepsie | New York, Map, & History | Britannica

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   Sep 6, 2024 · Pop. (2000) 7,524; (2010) 6,713. This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. Poughkeepsie, city, seat of Dutchess county, eastern New York, U.S. It lies on the east bank of the Hudson River (there bridged to Highland), 75 miles (121 km) north of New York City. It was settled by the Dutch in 1683; its name, of Wappinger ...

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   What is the history of Poughkeepsie NY?

   • Poughkeepsie: History. Founded in 1687, the community became an incorporated village in 1799, and the city was chartered in 1854. Poughkeepsie was the state capital of New York from 1777 through 1783. In 1788, New York State ratified the United States Constitution at the Market Street courthouse.

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   Where is Poughkeepsie, New York located?

   • Poughkeepsie is a city in the Hudson River Valley region of New York (state), midway between the core of the New York metropolitan area and the state capital of Albany. It is the county seat of Dutchess County with a 2018 census-estimated population of 30,356.

   Albany to Poughkeepsie (Station) - 2 ways to travel via train, and car

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   What is Poughkeepsie NY known for?

   • Situated about halfway between New York City and Albany, Poughkeepsie is a National Heritage Area. Early on the area was home to the Wappinger Indians, part of the Algonquin federation. The name Poughkeepsie comes from the tribe’s name for the area, which means “the reed covered lodge by the little-water place.” This refers not...

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   What is the size of Poughkeepsie, NY?

   • Poughkeepsie is a small city, covering an area of only 5.7 square miles, out of which 5.1 square miles is land. The city has an overall population of almost 33,000, resulting in a population density of 6,418 people per square mile.

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   When did Poughkeepsie become a state?

   • It was settled by the Dutch in 1683; its name, of Wappinger Indian origin, means “reed-covered lodge by the little water place.” Poughkeepsie served as the temporary state capital, and the U.S. Constitution was ratified there in 1788.

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   Why did Poughkeepsie become a state capital?

   • Poughkeepsie served as the temporary state capital, and the U.S. Constitution was ratified there in 1788. Its importance as a river grain port declined after completion of the Erie Canal in 1825, and the city became a manufacturing and commercial centre.

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9. www.loc.gov › item › 2022592971[Maps of New York--cities and towns Poughkeepsie 1921-1970]

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   This collection includes single printed maps and photocopies of... A map of the incorporated village of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, state of New York Relief shown by hachures. Shows all buildings, cadastral lot/tract lines, selected landowners' names, and wooded areas. Published: Poughkeepsie, September 1834.