Amagansett, New York facts for kids
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Amagansett, New York
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 Amagansett, New York
Location in Long Island
Amagansett, New York
Location in New York
Amagansett, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | East Hampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.65 sq mi (24.98 km2) |
| • Land | 6.59 sq mi (17.06 km2) |
| • Water | 3.06 sq mi (7.92 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,824 |
| • Density | 276.87/sq mi (106.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
11930
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-01594 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0942409 |
Amagansett /ˌæməˈɡænsət/ is a small community in New York. It is located on the South Shore of Long Island. Amagansett is part of the town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York.
In 2020, about 1,824 people lived there. The hamlet of Amagansett was first settled in 1680.
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History of Amagansett
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The name Amagansett comes from the Montaukett Native American language. It means "place of good water." This name refers to a water source near what is now Indian Wells beach.
Amagansett was settled by English families like the Bakers, Conklins, and Barnes. Also, Dutch brothers Abraham and Jacob Schellinger moved there. They came from New Amsterdam (now New York City) between 1680 and 1690.
World War II Event
During World War II in June 1942, a German submarine landed four spies on Atlantic Avenue beach in Amagansett. This was part of a failed attack called Operation Pastorius. The spies then took a train to New York City.
A Coast Guard officer watching the beach noticed the strangers. He quickly told the police and the FBI. This helped catch the spies.
Coast Guard Station and Museum
The original Coast Guard station in Amagansett was moved in 1966. This was done to save it from being torn down. In 2007, it was moved back close to its first spot at Atlantic Avenue beach.
Now, the old Coast Guard building is part of the East Hampton Town Marine Museum. The museum shows items from the town's history with the sea. You can see things from whaling and a cannon from a ship called HMS Culloden. This ship ran aground near Montauk during the American Revolution.
Modern Amagansett
In 1998, President Bill Clinton visited Amagansett. He gave a radio speech from the Amagansett Fire House. He was on vacation in East Hampton at the time.
Amagansett has a street called Further Lane. It is close to the ocean and has many large homes. Some of these homes are very expensive.
Many old buildings from the 1700s and 1800s still stand in Amagansett. Some of these historic buildings were moved to new locations to protect them. Five of them were moved to create a campus for the East Hampton town government.
A book called Amagansett was published in 1997. It tells the history of the hamlet with pictures. It was written by Carleton Kelsey and Lucinda Mayo.
Geography of Amagansett
Amagansett covers about 6.59 square miles (17.06 square kilometers) of land. It also includes about 3.06 square miles (7.92 square kilometers) of water.
After the last Ice Age, Amagansett was at the very end of Long Island. At that time, Montauk was a separate island. Over thousands of years, ocean currents brought sand. This sand filled in the space between Amagansett and Montauk. This area is now called Napeague.
Amagansett includes different areas. These are Amagansett village, Beach Hampton, and the Devon Colony. The "Walking Dunes" in Napeague are also important. The Atlantic Double Dunes are protected by groups like The Nature Conservancy.
People of Amagansett
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| 2020 | 1,824 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,067 people living in Amagansett. There were 493 households. About 21% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.16 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 19% were under 18 years old. About 22% were 65 years or older. The average age was 48 years.
Transportation in Amagansett
Amagansett has its own train station. It is called Amagansett station. This station is on the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road.
The Hampton Jitney also has a stop in Amagansett. This is a bus service that connects New York City with the Hamptons.
Education in Amagansett
The Amagansett Union Free School District runs the Amagansett School. This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten up to 6th grade.
After 6th grade, students go to East Hampton schools. They attend these schools for grades 7 through 12.
Notable People from Amagansett
Amagansett is a popular place for famous people to live or have second homes. Many well-known individuals have spent time here.
Some famous people who have lived in or visited Amagansett include:
- Paul McCartney
- Scarlett Johansson
- Billy Joel
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Christie Brinkley
- Diane Sawyer
- Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
- Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts
- Alec Baldwin
- Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick
- Howard Stern
- Lorne Michaels
- Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton
- Andy Cohen
Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller spent a summer in Amagansett in the late 1950s. The "Devon Colony" was started in the late 1800s by leaders from the Procter & Gamble company.
Artist Laurie Anderson and her husband Lou Reed also lived in Amagansett. Laurie Anderson called it their "spiritual home." Lou Reed passed away there in 2013. Alfred Conkling was born in Amagansett.
See also
In Spanish: Amagansett para niños
