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

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3. www.oldmapsonline.org › en › websPoughkeepsie - Old Maps Online

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   Map provided by United States Geological Survey. Author is and published by in 1986. ... Map of the city of Poughkeepsie Dutchess County, New York. [Village] 1876 ...

4. archive.org › details › eagleshistoryofp00platThe Eagle's history of Poughkeepsie from earliest settlements ...

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   Sep 17, 2008 · USGS Maps; Top. NASA Images; ... The Eagle's history of Poughkeepsie from earliest settlements 1683 to 1905 by ... B/W PDF download. download 1 ...

5. 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 ...

6. www.oldmapsonline.org › en › websMap of the city of Poughkeepsie Dutchess County, New York ...

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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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   Where is Poughkeepsie New York located?

   • 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 Indian origin, means “reed-covered lodge by the little water place.”

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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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   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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   Who bought Poughkeepsie in 1682?

   • I'll finish this history outline (1900 - 2016) next time. 1682 -- The tract of land where Poughkeepsie is now located was purchased from the Wappinger Indians in 1686 by Robert Sanders, an Englishman, and Myndert Harmense Van Den Bogaerdt, a New Netherland-born Dutchman.

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   Who were the first settlers of Poughkeepsie?

   • 1682 -- The tract of land where Poughkeepsie is now located was purchased from the Wappinger Indians in 1686 by Robert Sanders, an Englishman, and Myndert Harmense Van Den Bogaerdt, a New Netherland-born Dutchman. The first settlers were the families of Barent Baltus Van Kleeck and Hendrick Jans van Oosterom.

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   What happened in 1777 in New York?

   • 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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9. 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 ...