Carle Place, New York facts for kids
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Carle Place
Frog Hollow; Mineola Park
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The Carle Place Water Tower, as seen from Charles J. Fuschillo Park on August 25, 2021.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Carle Place
Location in Long Island
Carle Place
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Named for | Silas Carle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,005 |
| • Density | 5,224.43/sq mi (2,016.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11514
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-12419 |
| GNIS feature ID | 945835 |
Carle Place is a small community in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York. It is known as a "hamlet" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). In 2020, about 5,000 people lived here. Historically, it was also called Frog Hollow or Mineola Park.
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History of Carle Place
How Carle Place Started
In 1946, a builder named William J. Levitt bought land near the Carle Place train station. He wanted to try building many low-cost homes very quickly. His teams brought pre-cut wood and built 600 houses fast. These homes offered affordable living in the suburbs. They were also easy to commute from to jobs in New York City.
Within five years, many soldiers returning from war and their families moved in. This made the population grow by 500 percent! This project changed Carle Place a lot. It also became the model for Levittown, a much bigger community Levitt started nearby the next year.
The Name Carle Place
The community is named after Silas Carle. More specifically, it's named after a large 32-room house he built in Westbury in the 1800s. People often called this house the "Carle Place." The area around it later took on the same name.
Other Historic Names
Between 1895 and 1915, the area was also known as Mineola Park. This name came from a real estate project that didn't do very well. In 1915, the name went back to Carle Place. There was one more try to change the name in 1951. This happened after Levitt & Sons bought and built on much of the old Mineola Park area. But most residents wanted to keep the name Carle Place, so the idea failed. No one has tried to change the name since then.
Another old name for the area is Frog Hollow. People still use this name sometimes. It's also where the Carle Place Union Free School District gets its mascot, which is a frog!
Geography of Carle Place
Carle Place is about 0.935 square miles in size. All of this area is land.
Neighboring Communities
Carle Place shares its borders with several other villages. These include Mineola, Garden City, and Westbury. It also borders a part of Uniondale. This part was once known as East Garden City.
Borders and Roads
The southern edge of Carle Place runs along Old Country Road. Its eastern border is along Carle Road. The southern border also forms part of the line between the Town of North Hempstead and the Town of Hempstead. Most of the western border follows where the old Long Island Motor Parkway used to be.
Economy and Jobs
Carle Place is mostly a "bedroom community." This means many people who live here travel to New York City for work. The community also has areas set aside for businesses, shops, and factories.
For a time, the main office of 1-800 Flowers was located in Carle Place.
Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,247 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,981 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,005 | 0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the population of Carle Place was 5,005 people. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds.
Education in Carle Place
Carle Place has its own school district. It is one of the smallest school districts in New York state. It includes tiny parts of Westbury and Mineola. All the schools are on one large campus.
- Cherry Lane School: This is a primary school for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
- Rushmore Avenue School: This is an elementary school for grades 3 through 6.
- Carle Place Middle School/High School: This school serves students from 7th grade all the way up to 12th grade.
If you live in Carle Place and go to public school, you will attend one of these schools.
Transportation
The Long Island Rail Road's Carle Place station is located right in the hamlet. This train station is on the LIRR's Main Line. It makes it easy for people to travel to and from Carle Place.
Local Landmark
- St. Mary's Chapel: This is a historic church in Carle Place. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.
Famous People from Carle Place
Some notable people who have lived in Carle Place include:
- Brendan Hay – A TV writer and showrunner who has been nominated for an Emmy award.
- Matt Snell – A former professional football player for the New York Jets.
- Richard Staff – A writer who focuses on baseball.
- Steve Vai – A very talented guitarist.
See also
In Spanish: Carle Place (Nueva York) para niños
