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Cuddebackville
The Neversink River in Cuddebackville
The Neversink River in Cuddebackville
Cuddebackville, New York is located in New York
Cuddebackville, New York
Cuddebackville, New York
Location in New York
Cuddebackville, New York is located in the United States
Cuddebackville, New York
Cuddebackville, New York
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New York
County Orange
Town Deerpark
Named for William Cuddeback
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
12729

Cuddebackville is a small community known as a hamlet. It is located in Deerpark, New York, within Orange County, New York, in the United States. You can find it about 10 miles north of Port Jervis if you take US-209.

Cuddebackville is home to Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary School. This school is part of the Port Jervis City School District. The hamlet also features the Delaware and Hudson Railway Canal Park. Another special place here is the Neversink River Unique Area. The hamlet was named after William Cuddeback. He was a general during the War of 1812. His family was one of the first to settle in this area.

Exploring Cuddebackville's History

The Cuddebackville Dam

Cuddebackville once had a dam called the Cuddebackville Dam. This dam was built in the 1820s. It was made even bigger in 1903. However, in October 2004, the dam was removed. The Army Corps of Engineers took it down. This was done to help the fish and other water animals in the river. Removing the dam made the river flow more naturally.

New York's Population Center

Did you know that the exact center of population for New York state is located in Cuddebackville? The center of population is like the balancing point of a state. If you imagine everyone in New York standing on a giant map, this is where the map would balance perfectly. It shows where the most people live across the state.

Global Connections

Cuddebackville is also home to the main offices for the Falun Gong movement. It is also where the Shen Yun performance arts troupe is based. These groups have a global reach.

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