Hillburn, New York facts for kids
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Hillburn, New York
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View of Hillburn from Nordkop Mountain, looking west; NY State Thruway in foreground
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Location in Rockland County and the state of New York.
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 Hillburn, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 930 |
| • Density | 416.29/sq mi (160.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10931
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-34660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952811 |
| Website | http://www.hillburn.org/ |
Hillburn is a small village in Rockland County, New York, United States. It was first called "Woodburn" and became an official village in 1893. Hillburn is located north of Suffern and west of Montebello. It is known for being a more rural (country-like) community in Rockland County. In 2020, about 930 people lived there.
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History of Hillburn
The area where Hillburn is located was first settled by the Lenape people. Later, other groups, including people of African and Dutch descent, moved there. Over time, these groups mixed and formed new communities. Their descendants were recognized in 1980 as the Ramapough Mountain Indians. They also live in nearby areas like Mahwah and Ringwood, New Jersey. For many years, these communities lived by farming, hunting, and fishing.
The village of Hillburn officially began in 1893. That same year, the first school in Hillburn was built. The land for the school was given by J.B. Suffern.
Thurgood Marshall and School Integration
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In 1943, a famous lawyer named Thurgood Marshall helped the African-American families in Hillburn. He worked on a case to make the schools equal for all students. This happened 11 years before his very important case, Brown v. Board of Education, which helped end school segregation across the United States.
In Hillburn, children of mixed races attended the Brook School. This school was a wooden building and did not have a library, indoor bathrooms, or a gym. The Main School was for white children and had a gym, a library, and indoor plumbing. Today, the Main School building is used as the main office for the Suffern Central School District.
To honor his work, May 17 is now known as Thurgood Marshall Day in New York State.
Geography of Hillburn
Hillburn is right next to the border of New Jersey. It is on the southeastern edge of the Ramapo Mountains. The village is also very close to Harriman and Sterling Forest state parks. The Ramapo River flows through the middle of the village. Hillburn covers about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers) of land, with a very small amount of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 824 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,090 | 32.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,112 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,303 | 17.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,161 | −10.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,212 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,114 | −8.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,058 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 926 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 892 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 881 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 951 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 930 | −2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 881 people living in Hillburn. The village has a mix of different groups, including white, African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Many families live in Hillburn, and about 40% of households had children under 18. The average household had about three people.
The population is spread out across different age groups. In 2000, about 28% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 36 years.
Education in Hillburn
Students in Hillburn attend schools within the Suffern Central School District. The main office for the school district is located right in Hillburn.
- Younger students (grades K-5) go to Montebello Elementary School in Suffern.
- Middle school students (grades 6-8) attend Suffern Middle School.
- High school students go to Suffern High School.
Things to See and Do
Hillburn has several historical markers and interesting places to visit. These markers tell stories about the village's past.
Historical Markers
- Post at Ramapough/Sidman’s Bridge - Route 17
- Site of Camp Ramapaugh and Intrenchments - Torne Valley Road
- Site of Kellogg & Maurice Railroad Bridge - Route 59
- Thurgood Marshall - 45 Mountain Avenue
- William W. Snow House, Fourth Street & Terrace Avenue
Landmarks and Places of Interest
- Brook Chapel - This is a historic chapel built in 1893. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
In Spanish: Hillburn para niños
