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Craryville, New York facts for kids

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Craryville is a small community, often called a hamlet, found within the town of Copake. It's located in Columbia County, New York, in the United States. Craryville got its name from Peter Crary, who was a hotel owner. He bought the local hotel back in 1870. The special code for mail in Craryville is 12521.

Learning in Craryville

Students in Craryville attend schools that are part of the Taconic Hills Central School District. This district helps manage the schools in the area.

Here are the schools located right in Craryville:

  • Taconic Hills High School
  • Taconic Hills Middle School
  • Taconic Hills Elementary School

A Well-Known Person

Craryville has been home to some interesting people. One notable person was Harold Syrett.

  • Harold Syrett (1913–1984) was a respected educator. He became the president of Brooklyn College, which means he was the main leader of that large school.
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