Cuddebackville, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cuddebackville
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The Neversink River in Cuddebackville
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 Cuddebackville, New York
Location in New York
Cuddebackville, New York
Location in the United States
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| 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
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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.
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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.
