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1. 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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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Poughkeepsie,_New_YorkPoughkeepsie, New York - Wikipedia

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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 ...

4. www.youtube.com › watchA History of the Poughkeepsie Waterfront: The First 200 Years

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   Mar 16, 2021 · Join Poughkeepsie Public Library District Local History Librarian, Kira Thompson, as we explore the centuries-old history of Poughkeepsie’s waterfront area. ...

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5. 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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6. www.dutchess.org › poughkeepsie › poughkeepsie_historyPoughkeepsie History - Dutchess County NY

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   4 days ago · Dutchess County New York. Poughkeepsie History. About The History of Poughkeepsie, New York The site of Poughkeepsie was purchased from Native Americans 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 ...

7. www.youtube.com › watchDigital Tour of Poughkeepsie - Full Video - YouTube

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   Nov 2, 2010 · Located approximately 75 miles north of New York City on the east bank of the Hudson River, Poughkeepsie was settled over three hundred years ago by Dutch a...

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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 was Poughkeepsie incorporated as a city?

   • Poughkeepsie was incorporated as a city in 1854. Outside of municipal designations, the City and Town of Poughkeepsie are generally viewed as a single place and are commonly referred to collectively as Poughkeepsie, with a current combined population of approximately 75,000.

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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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   When was Poughkeepsie incorporated?

   • 1799 -- The village was incorporated. A new seal was created for Poughkeepsie. During the late 18th century, the Filkintown Road was constructed. It later became Main Street connecting the Hudson River to New England via Pleasant Valley (Route 44) and Manchester (Route 55) Roads.

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   How many people live in Poughkeepsie, NY?

   • Poughkeepsie, NY, which is made up of the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, has a current combined population of approximately 75,000. The area was spared from battle during the American Revolution and became the second capital of New York.

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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.poughkeepsiejournal.com › story › newsWalkway Over the Hudson transformation: A timeline of events

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   Sep 26, 2019 · Aug. 14, 2014: A 21-story elevator opens, linking the Walkway and the Poughkeepsie waterfront. June 29, 2018: Ulster Welcome Center opens in Highland, in the Town of Lloyd. June 20, 2019: The ...