Bridgehampton, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bridgehampton, New York
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U.S. Census map
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 Bridgehampton, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.6 sq mi (35.3 km2) |
| • Land | 13.0 sq mi (33.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,756 |
| • Density | 128.84/sq mi (49.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
11932
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-08136 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0944725 |
Bridgehampton is a small town in New York, located on the eastern part of Long Island. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). In 2010, about 1,756 people lived here.
Bridgehampton is part of the town of Southampton. Early settlers moved to this area around 1640. The local Shinnecock Indians called the area Sagaponack and Mecox.
The settlers created a community called Bullhead. Later, they renamed it Bridgehampton. This new name came from a bridge built across Sagg Pond in 1686. This bridge connected Mecox and Sagaponack.
Bridgehampton is also famous for two exciting things. It hosts the Hampton Classic Horse Show, a big event for horse lovers. It was also home to a road racing course, which was important in American car racing history.
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Exploring Bridgehampton's Location
Bridgehampton is found in Suffolk County, New York. It is on the South Fork of Long Island. This area is known for its beautiful coastal scenery.
How Big is Bridgehampton?
The total area of Bridgehampton is about 35.3 square kilometers (13.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 33.7 square kilometers (13.0 square miles). The rest, about 1.6 square kilometers (0.6 square miles), is water.
Weather in Bridgehampton
| Climate data for Bridgehampton, New York (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1930–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
63 (17) |
79 (26) |
92 (33) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
102 (39) |
100 (38) |
94 (34) |
88 (31) |
75 (24) |
70 (21) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.9 (3.8) |
40.5 (4.7) |
47.0 (8.3) |
56.3 (13.5) |
66.1 (18.9) |
75.2 (24.0) |
81.0 (27.2) |
80.2 (26.8) |
73.5 (23.1) |
63.2 (17.3) |
53.7 (12.1) |
43.8 (6.6) |
60.0 (15.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.3 (−0.4) |
33.0 (0.6) |
39.0 (3.9) |
47.9 (8.8) |
57.1 (13.9) |
66.7 (19.3) |
72.5 (22.5) |
71.7 (22.1) |
64.8 (18.2) |
54.2 (12.3) |
45.6 (7.6) |
36.2 (2.3) |
51.7 (10.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.8 (−4.6) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
39.6 (4.2) |
48.2 (9.0) |
58.3 (14.6) |
64.0 (17.8) |
63.2 (17.3) |
56.0 (13.3) |
45.1 (7.3) |
37.5 (3.1) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
43.4 (6.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −11 (−24) |
−12 (−24) |
4 (−16) |
14 (−10) |
29 (−2) |
36 (2) |
45 (7) |
41 (5) |
35 (2) |
22 (−6) |
10 (−12) |
−6 (−21) |
−12 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.04 (103) |
3.67 (93) |
5.07 (129) |
4.52 (115) |
3.79 (96) |
4.14 (105) |
3.45 (88) |
4.02 (102) |
4.60 (117) |
4.10 (104) |
4.37 (111) |
4.37 (111) |
50.14 (1,274) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.7 (20) |
8.3 (21) |
5.2 (13) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
4.0 (10) |
26.8 (68) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.9 | 8.9 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 110.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 10.5 |
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Bridgehampton's Race Track History
The Bridgehampton Race Circuit was a famous road course. It was 2.85 miles long and had thirteen turns. This historic track was near Sag Harbor. Today, the land has been turned into a golf course and homes.
Learning in Bridgehampton
Bridgehampton has its own school district. The Bridgehampton Union Free School District runs the Bridgehampton School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. There is also a private school in the area called the Hayground School.
Famous People from Bridgehampton
Many interesting people have connections to Bridgehampton:
- Lloyd Blankfein is a well-known American business executive.
- A. J. Pierzynski is an American baseball player.
- Ernestine Rose was born and grew up in Bridgehampton. She became a librarian at the New York Public Library. She was important in getting the Arthur A. Schomburg collection for the library.
- Carl Yastrzemski was a famous baseball player for the Boston Red Sox. He won the Triple Crown in 1967. He was born and raised in Bridgehampton.
Images for kids
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The Beebe windmill, moved from Sag Harbor to Bridgehampton in the 1800s.
See also
In Spanish: Bridgehampton para niños
