Cragsmoor, New York facts for kids
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Cragsmoor, New York
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.36 sq mi (11.30 km2) |
| • Land | 4.36 sq mi (11.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 433 |
| • Density | 99.27/sq mi (38.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12420
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-18762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0947634 |
Cragsmoor is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 433 people lived here.
Cragsmoor sits high up on the Shawangunk Ridge. This ridge is in the southern part of the Town of Wawarsing. A cool place called Sam's Point Preserve is also located in Cragsmoor.
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History of Cragsmoor
Cragsmoor started as a special place for artists. It was first called Evansville. Artists found this beautiful area in the early 1870s. By 1879, it became an official art colony. In 1893, its name was changed to Cragsmoor.
Two important places in Cragsmoor are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value. These places are Chetolah and the Cragsmoor Historic District.
The first train arrived in the region in 1871. This made it much easier for people to visit Cragsmoor. It also helped bring food and supplies to the area.
Geography and Nature
Cragsmoor covers an area of about 4.4 square miles (11 km2). All of this area is land.
The center of Cragsmoor is about 1,800 feet (550 m) above sea level. This is much higher than nearby towns like Ellenville.
The community has a very natural and wooded feel. Most of the homes are older and simple. They often sit on large pieces of land with many tall trees. There are also many undeveloped forests. This makes property in Cragsmoor quite valuable. The town does not have a big shopping area. It only has a post office.
In 1996, a large part of the hamlet, about 3,620 acres (14.6 km2), was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This area is called the Cragsmoor Historic District. It includes buildings designed by famous architects like Bert Goldsmith and Frederick S. Dellenbaugh.
A long hiking trail called the Long Path goes through the center of Cragsmoor. It leads to Sam's Point Preserve.
People of Cragsmoor
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 474 | — | |
| 2010 | 449 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 433 | −3.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 474 people living in Cragsmoor. About 29.6% of households had children under 18. The average age of people living here was 40 years old.
Education
Students in Cragsmoor attend schools in the Ellenville Central School District.
Famous People from Cragsmoor
- Edward Lamson Henry: He was a painter known for historical themes. He lived in Cragsmoor and helped start the artist's colony.
- Charles Courtney Curran: This painter was famous for his outdoor scenes and portraits. He visited Cragsmoor in 1903 and later built a summer home there.
- Dave Cockrum: He was an illustrator for the X-Men comics. He lived in Cragsmoor for many years in the 1980s and 90s.
See also
In Spanish: Cragsmoor para niños
