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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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   Poughkeepsie, New York. Poughkeepsie (/ pəˈkɪpsi / pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, which is separate from the Town of Poughkeepsie around it, is a city in the U.S. state of New York. It is the county seat of Dutchess County, with a 2020 census population of 31,577. [6] Poughkeepsie is in the Hudson River Valley region ...

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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 ...

5. 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.

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   Map provided by New York Public Library. Author is and published by in . ... Map of the city of Poughkeepsie Dutchess County, New York. [Village] 1876. Poughkeepsie ...

7. ourpoughkeepsie.blogspot.com › 2016 › 12Poughkeepsie History (year-by-year) Part 1 - Blogger

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   Dec 2, 2016 · 1777 -- Ferries operated on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie. 1777 -- The state capital of New York, Kingston, was occupied and burned by the British. Spared from battle during the American Revolution, Poughkeepsie became the temporary capital. 1777 -- Stephen Hendriksen built an inn, later called the Forbus Hotel.

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   Is Poughkeepsie a city?

   • Poughkeepsie (/ pəˈkɪpsi / pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, which is separate from the Town of Poughkeepsie around it, is a city in the U.S. state of New York. It is the county seat of Dutchess County, with a 2020 census population of 31,577. [ 6 ]

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   When did Poughkeepsie become a city?

   • 1853 -- The Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery was dedicated. Matthew Vassar had plans to make a cemetery out of part of the old Allen Far at Eden Hill, but the Cemetery Association chose land across the highway from the Vassar property. 1854 -- Poughkeepsie became a city (chartered 28 March 1854).

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   How big is Poughkeepsie New York?

   • According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km 2), of which 5.1 square miles (13.3 km 2) is land, and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km 2) (comprising 10.05%) is water. [ 15 ] Poughkeepsie lies approximately 75 miles (121 km) north of the center of the New York megacity. [ 16 ]

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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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   Is Poughkeepsie New Jersey or New Jersey?

   • Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County are within the media market of the New York—New Jersey—Connecticut combined statistical area, though the city is headquarters for The Poughkeepsie Journal, the third-oldest active newspaper in the United States. [ 29 ]Poughkeepsie Journal is owned by USA Today.

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   What is Poughkeepsie known for?

   • Poughkeepsie has a number of notable institutions for arts and entertainment. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, located on Market Street just below Main Street, is a theater that has an array of music, drama, dance, and film events and is the home of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.

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9. www.oldmapsonline.org › en › Poughkeepsie,_New_YorkOld maps of Poughkeepsie, New York

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   Plan of the City Poughkeepsie, New York. 1867. Beers, Frederick W. 1:8k. Plan of the City of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. 1867. Beers, Frederick W.