Annandale-on-Hudson, New York facts for kids
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Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
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 Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Town | Red Hook |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12504
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 942492 |
Annandale-on-Hudson is a small community called a hamlet in Dutchess County, New York. It is located in the Hudson Valley within the town of Red Hook. This hamlet sits across the Hudson River from Kingston. Most of Annandale-on-Hudson is made up of the Bard College campus.
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What Services Does Annandale-on-Hudson Have?
Annandale-on-Hudson has several important services to keep everyone safe. These are called Emergency services.
Who Provides Emergency Services?
- The Red Hook Police Department helps keep the peace.
- The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office also provides law enforcement.
- The New York State Police are available for bigger issues.
- The Red Hook Volunteer Fire Company helps put out fires.
- The Tivoli Volunteer Fire Company also assists with fires.
Campus Safety at Bard College
Students, teachers, and staff at Bard College have extra help. Bard College Safety and Security offers on-campus emergency support. There is also a student-run group called Bard EMS that helps with medical emergencies.
What is the History of Annandale-on-Hudson?
Annandale-on-Hudson has a rich history, even though it is a small place.
Who Lived Here First?
The Munsee and Muhheaconneok people were the first to live in this area. They were forced to move a long time ago. Today, their descendants live in Northeast Wisconsin. They are known as the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
How Did Annandale Get Its Name?
The name Annandale comes from a large piece of land. This land was given by John Bard and his wife to Columbia University. They wanted a college to be built there. Today, Bard College stands on that very land. Bard College also has the only post office for Annandale-on-Hudson's ZIP code, which is 12504.
Who Owns the Land?
Most of the land in Annandale-on-Hudson is owned by Bard College. Some private homes and small businesses are also there. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation controls other undeveloped areas.
What Are Some Historic Buildings?
- Blithewood is a famous mansion in Annandale-on-Hudson. It was designed by Francis L. V. Hoppin in 1899. He worked for a well-known architecture firm called McKim, Mead and White. Blithewood was built for Andrew C. Zabriskie.
- This mansion replaced an older one with the same name. That earlier mansion was updated by architect Alexander Jackson Davis for Robert Donaldson Jr..
- The current Blithewood was given to Bard College in 1951 by the Zabriskie family. Now, it is home to the Levy Economics Institute at Bard College.
- The land where Blithewood stands was first transferred from Native owners to Peter Schuyler in 1660.
- The Manor Estate is another historic mansion on the Bard College campus.
Who Studies the Area's History?
Christopher Lindner is an archaeologist at Bard College. He has done a lot of research on the history of this area.
Images for kids
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Hannah Arendt's gravestone from the Bard College cemetery
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