Cortlandt Manor, New York facts for kids
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Cortlandt Manor
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Anthony's Nose and the Bear Mountain Bridge in Cortlandt Manor
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 Cortlandt Manor
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Town | Cortlandt |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
10567
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Cortlandt Manor is a small community in Westchester County, New York. It's not a city or a town, but an "unincorporated area" within the larger Town of Cortlandt. It's mostly a place where people live, located near Peekskill.
Cortlandt Manor is east of other parts of the Town of Cortlandt, like Croton-on-Hudson, Crugers, and Montrose.
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History of Cortlandt Manor
The name "Cortlandt Manor" comes from the early history of Westchester County. Before the American Revolutionary War, this county was divided into six large estates called manors. One of these was the van Cortlandt Manor, owned by the powerful van Cortlandt family.
For a long time, Cortlandt Manor shared its mailing address and ZIP Code (10566) with the nearby city of Peekskill. In 1991, the US Postal Service created a new ZIP code, 10567, just for Cortlandt Manor. This helped avoid confusion with a different place called Cortland, New York, which is many hours away.
Schools in Cortlandt Manor
Students living in Cortlandt Manor attend schools from a few different districts. These include the Hendrick Hudson Central School District, Lakeland Central School District, and Putnam Valley Central School District.
Hendrick Hudson Schools
Two schools from the Hendrick Hudson Central School District are located right in Cortlandt Manor. These are Furnace Woods Elementary School and Blue Mountain Middle School. They are even separated by several soccer fields.
Lakeland Schools
The Lakeland Central School District also has two schools in Cortlandt Manor. These are Van Cortlandtville Elementary School and Walter Panas High School.
Historic Places to Explore
Cortlandt Manor is home to some important historic sites. These places are recognized for their special history.
Aaron Copland House
The Aaron Copland House is a famous landmark in Cortlandt Manor. It was the home of Aaron Copland, a very well-known American composer. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It's also a National Historic Landmark, which means it's especially important to the history of the United States.
Van Cortlandt Upper Manor House
Another historic building is the Van Cortlandt Upper Manor House. You can find it off Oregon Road, just outside Peekskill. This house was part of the large estate owned by Stephanus Van Cortlandt. He was a rich colonial aristocrat who owned most of northern Westchester County in the late 1600s. The main part of the old estate, Van Cortlandt Manor, is in the nearby village of Croton-on-Hudson.
Famous People from Cortlandt Manor
Many interesting people have lived in or had connections to Cortlandt Manor.
- Aaron Copland: A famous American composer.
- Jackie Gleason: A well-known comedian and actor.
- Bob Baldwin: An American jazz musician who graduated from Walter Panas High School in 1978.
- John Abercrombie: An American jazz guitarist.
