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1. www.statenisland-nyc.com › staten-island-historyStaten Island History: A Journey Through Time

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   Staten Island’s history is rich but not as well-known as other boroughs. Initially inhabited by the Lenape people, it later saw Dutch settlers establish the first European settlement. It was known as the Borough of Richmond until 1975 when it was renamed the Borough of Staten Island.

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2. www.statenisland-nyc.com › about-staten-islandFerry Tales: Staten Island's Voyage Through History

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   Aug 22, 2024 · Staten Island is renamed Richmond County in honor of the Duke of Richmond, an illegitimate son of Charles II. July 9, 1776. New York received news of the Declaration of Independence while Staten Island residents pledged allegiance to the British king. March 7, 1788.

3. www.silive.com › 04 › history_staten_islandHistory: A timeline of Staten Island - silive.com

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   Apr 21, 2010 · Nov. 1, 1683 — Staten Island is named Richmond County after Duke of Richmond, Charles II’s illegitimate son. 1695 — Voorlezer’s House, now the nation’s oldest school building, is built in...

4. www.ncesc.com › how-did-staten-island-get-its-nameHow did Staten Island get its name? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   Jun 27, 2024 · After the English took control of New Netherland in 1664, they renamed Staten Island to Richmond County. It remained known as Richmond County until 1975 when the city officially changed its name to the Borough of Staten Island.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Staten_IslandStaten Island - Wikipedia

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   In 1683, the colony of New York was divided into ten counties. As part of this process, Staten Island, as well as several minor neighboring islands, was designated as Richmond County. The name derives from the title of Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond, an illegitimate son of King Charles II.

6. www.britannica.com › place › Staten-IslandStaten Island | NYC Borough, NY, USA | Britannica

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   Aug 19, 2024 · In 1898 Staten Island, as Richmond, became one of New York City’s boroughs. The borough was renamed Staten Island in 1975.

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   When was Staten Island renamed?

   • In 1898 Staten Island, as Richmond, became one of New York City’s boroughs. The borough was renamed Staten Island in 1975. Staten Island is mostly residential but has some manufacturing; services and trade-related employment are particularly important.

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   When was Richmond County renamed Staten Island?

   • Initially inhabited by the Lenape people, it later saw Dutch settlers establish the first European settlement. It was known as the Borough of Richmond until 1975 when it was renamed the Borough of Staten Island. Richmond County was originally divided into four towns: Castleton, Northfield, Southfield, and Westfield.

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   When did Staten Island become a city?

   • A home to the Lenape indigenous people, the island was settled by Dutch colonists in the 17th century. It was one of the 12 original counties of New York state. Staten Island was consolidated with New York City in 1898. It was formerly known as the Borough of Richmond until 1975, when its name was changed to Borough of Staten Island.

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   What is Staten Island known for?

   • Staten Island’s history is rich but not as well-known as other boroughs. Initially inhabited by the Lenape people, it later saw Dutch settlers establish the first European settlement. It was known as the Borough of Richmond until 1975 when it was renamed the Borough of Staten Island.

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   When was Staten Island renamed 'Oude Dorp'?

   • In 1661, after these conflicts settled down, the Dutch built a settlement called Oude Dorp, or Old Town, near the South Beach area. When the English took over in 1664, they renamed it after the Duke of Richmond. By the late 1600s, around a thousand people, mainly English, French, and Dutch settlers, called Staten Island home.

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   Where is Staten Island in New York City?

   • Staten Island (/ ˈstætən / STAT-ən) is the southernmost borough of New York City, coextensive with Richmond County and situated at the southernmost point of New York. The borough is separated from the adjacent state of New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull and from the rest of New York by New York Bay.

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8. www.statenislandhistorian.com › historyHistory - Staten Island History

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   In 1664, when the English seized the city for the King of England, they renamed the island in honor of the Duke of Richmond, son of King Charles II. At the close of the 17th century, Staten Island’s population was only 1,063.