| Shandaken, New York | |
  Shandaken, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
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| - Total | 119. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous There are 62 counties in the State of New York. The first twelve counties in New York were created immediately after the British annexation of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam Ulster County is a County located in the state of New York, USA. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 8 sq mi (310. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 4 km²) |
| - Land | 119. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 8 sq mi (310. 3 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,235 |
| - Density | 27. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0/sq mi (10. 4/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 12480 |
| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-66597 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979484 |
Shandaken is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 845 is a State of New York Telephone Area code which serves the Hudson Valley counties of Rockland, Putnam, Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A town is a type of settlement ranging from a few to several thousand (occasionally hundreds of thousands inhabitants although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan Ulster County is a County located in the state of New York, USA. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The United States of America —commonly referred to as the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,235. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology The name is from a native phrase for "land of rapid waters. "
The Town of Shandaken is located on the county's northern border. Shandaken is northwest of Kingston, New York. Kingston is a City in Ulster County, New York, United States. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous
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History
The town was first settled around the time of the American Revolution. In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" Shandaken was established as a town in 1804 from part of the Town of Woodstock. Woodstock is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. In 1809, the town was increased by territory from the Town of Neversink (in Sullivan County). Neversink is a Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. Sullivan County is a County located in the US state of New York. Later, some of Shanadaken was used to help form the Towns of Denning, Hardenburgh, and Olive. Denning is a Town in Ulster County, New York, USA. The population was 516 at the 2000 census Hardenburgh is a Town in Ulster County, New York, United States. Olive is a Town in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 4579 at the 2000 census '' By the final years of the 19th Century, Shandaken had developed the tourist industry which is still the most important part of its economy.
The population of Shandaken in 1900 was 4,053.
An alternate translation of the native word "shandaken" is the "place of the hemlocks. "
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 119. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 8 square miles (310. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 4 km²), of which, 119. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 8 square miles (310. 3 km²) of it is land and 0. 04 square miles (0. 1 km²) of it is water. Water is a common Chemical substance that is essential for the survival of all known forms of Life. The total area is 0. 02% water.
The town is inside the Catskill Park, and it is entirely mountainous. The Catskill Park is in the Catskill Mountains in New York in the United States. Within it lies Slide Mountain, the Catskill Mountains' highest peak. Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the Catskills. It is located in the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County, in southern New The Catskill Mountains (also known as simply the Catskills) a natural area in New York State northwest of New York City and southwest of Albany
The north town line is the border of Greene County, and the west town line is the border of Delaware County. Greene County is a County located in the US state of New York. Delaware County is a County located in the US state of New York.
The Esopus Creek flows across the town. The Esopus Creek is a small River in southeastern New York, United States.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,235 people, 1,463 households, and 829 families residing in the town. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 27. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0 people per square mile (10. 4/km²). There were 2,666 housing units at an average density of 22. 3/sq mi (8. 6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94. 65% White, 1. 21% African American, 0. 40% Native American, 1. 17% Asian, 0. 12% Pacific Islander, 0. 56% from other races, and 1. 89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3. 06% of the population.
There were 1,463 households out of which 23. 6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43. 0% were married couples living together, 9. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43. 3% were non-families. 34. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14. 2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 17 and the average family size was 2. 82.
In the town the population was spread out with 20. 2% under the age of 18, 5. 5% from 18 to 24, 24. 2% from 25 to 44, 32. 6% from 45 to 64, and 17. 4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 98. 3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98. 8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $31,566, and the median income for a family was $40,927. Males had a median income of $38,854 versus $23,063 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,121. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 7. 4% of families and 12. 3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 9% of those under age 18 and 7. 6% of those age 65 or over.
Services
The town of Shandaken provides Paramedic Ambulance Services for the Town of Shandaken, The Town of Olive, and the Greene County Towns of Lexington and Westkill. The Town also has a full service Police Department located at 64 SR 42 in the Hamlet of Phoenicia. Phoenicia ( Phoenician: Phoenician nunsvg|12px|נ]]Phoenician nun The Town of Shandaken Police Department(845-688-9902) originally was established as a Constabulary, and became a Police Department in the early 1990s. Constabulary may have several definitions A civil non-paramilitary Police force consisting of police officers called Constables This is the usual The Police Department consists of 4 full time members and 9 part time members and is dispatched by The Ulster County Sheriff's Office, The Sheriff's Office (845-338-3640)has a 'post' located within the Town Offices located on Route 28. The Sheriff's Office post is not manned 24 hours a day. There are two (2) emergency callboxes located within the Town of Shandaken, one on the North facing side of the Town Hall (SR 28) and the other on the South facing side of the Town Police Department (located on SR 42)
The Shandaken Justice Court is a part-time court, housed within the Town Offices on SR 28 and handles all Traffic Violations, misdemeanor criminal cases, and civil cases. Traffic court is held every Tuesday with few exceptions. Justice Crucet, Thomas holds Court at 7:00pm while Justice Miranda, Michael Holds court at 1:30pm, these justices rotate every week. Most criminal cases are held on District Attorney Night which is usually held on the third Thursday of every month. A district attorney (DA is in some US jurisdictions the title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals For more information call (845-688-5005)
Communities and locations in Shandaken
- Allaben -- A hamlet east of Shandaken village on Route 28. A hamlet is (usually&mdashsee below a Rural community — that is a small settlement — which is too small to be considered a Village. New York State Route 28 (NY 28 is a State highway extending for in the shape of a "C" between the Hudson Valley city of Kingston and southern It is the seat of town government.
- Big Indian -- A hamlet southwest of Shandaken village on Route 28 in the Big Indian Valley.
- Bushnellsville -- A hamlet by the north town line on Route 42. New York State Route 42 is a New York State highway that is split into two segments
- Chichester -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town, north of Phoenicia on Route 214. The hamlet of Chichester New York, formerly referred to as Chichesterville, is one of the northernmost communities in the town of Shandaken New York, being right New York State Route 214 is a short but scenic state highway in the heart of the Catskill Park. Its roots lie in the manufacture of furniture until the Depression destroyed the business. It was founded in 1863.
- Highmount -- A location northwest of Pine Hill. It was originally called "Summit". It was also known as "Grand Hotel Station". Grand Hotel Station, MP 414 of the Ulster and Delaware Railroad, was located in the small mountain hamlet of Highmount New York, at the summit between Big Indian
- Mt. Pleasant -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town on Route 28 south of Phoenicia. This community was previously called "Longyear" and "Riseley's".
- Mt. Tremper -- A hamlet near the east town line. It was called earlier "Ladew Corners" and "The Corner".
- Oliverea -- A hamlet, founded in 1886, in the south part of the town on Route 47. It is home to the Winnisook Club, which is located at the base of Slide Mountain next to Winnisook Lake. The Winnisook Club is a private club located in Big Indian New York and has been in operation since 1886 Winnisook Lake is an artificial Lake located in the village of Oliverea, which is within the town of Shandaken in Ulster County,
- Phoenicia -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town. Phoenicia is a hamlet (and Census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. It was the first community to be connected to the outside world by a railroad (the Ulster and Delaware Railroad) and the first to begin hotel construction for the tourist industry. The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company (U&D was a Class III railroad located in New York State, headquartered in Rondout and founded in 1866
- Pine Hill -- A hamlet in the western part of the town. Pine Hill is a hamlet (and Census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States.
- Shandaken -- The hamlet of Shandaken is in the north central part of the town on Route 28.
- Woodland Valley -- A hamlet in the southeast part of the town, south of Phoenicia. It is still home to the Roxmor Colony.
References
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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