Kinderhook (village), New York facts for kids
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Kinderhook, New York
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Location of Kinderhook, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia County |
| Town | Kinderhook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.45 km2) |
| • Land | 2.10 sq mi (5.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,170 |
| • Density | 556.08/sq mi (214.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12106
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-39562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954619 |
Kinderhook is a small village in Columbia County, New York, United States. Its name comes from the Dutch words Kinderhoeck, meaning "children's corner." In 2020, about 1,170 people lived here.
Kinderhook is famous as the birthplace of Martin Van Buren, who was the eighth President of the United States. He also retired to an estate nearby called Lindenwald.
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History of Kinderhook Village
Early Beginnings: How Kinderhook Got Its Name
The explorer Henry Hudson named this area Kinderhoeck in 1609. He saw many Native American children playing there, which made him think of a "children's corner." The first European settlers were the Dutch around 1640. Later, in 1664, the area became part of the English colonies.
Growth and Development of the Village
In 1686, the land was officially organized as a township. Kinderhook grew slowly at first. By 1813, there were only about twenty homes. But by 1843, the village had 86 homes. Just seven years later, it had around 200 buildings and 1,400 people.
The village was officially recognized as a village in 1838. Today, the historic part of Kinderhook, known as the Kinderhook Village District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important place for history.
President Martin Van Buren's Connection to Kinderhook
U.S. President Martin Van Buren was born in the wider area of Kinderhook. He was sometimes called "Old Kinderhook." The house where he grew up is no longer standing. However, a special marker shows where it once was on Hudson Street.
Van Buren's retirement home, the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, is about one mile south of the village. You can visit it today. He is buried in the Kinderhook Reformed Church Cemetery. This cemetery is located along Albany Avenue in the village.
Transportation in Kinderhook
U.S. Route 9 is a main road that goes through Kinderhook. It crosses Columbia County Route 21 in the center of the village. Route 21 is known as Albany Avenue to the northwest and Hudson Street to the southeast.
Geography of Kinderhook
Kinderhook is located at coordinates 42 degrees, 23 minutes, 37 seconds North, and 73 degrees, 42 minutes, 18 seconds West. The village covers a total area of about 2.10 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Kinderhook Creek, which flows into the Hudson River, forms the southeastern edge of the village.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 963 | — | |
| 1900 | 913 | −5.2% | |
| 1910 | 698 | −23.5% | |
| 1920 | 722 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 822 | 13.9% | |
| 1940 | 745 | −9.4% | |
| 1950 | 853 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,078 | 26.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,233 | 14.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,377 | 11.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,293 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,275 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,211 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,170 | −3.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,275 people living in Kinderhook. These people lived in 546 households. About 29.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.34 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 23.5% were under 18 years old. About 18.5% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the village was 44 years.
Education in Kinderhook
Students in Kinderhook attend schools that are part of the Ichabod Crane Central School District.
Notable People from Kinderhook
- George McClellan, a U.S. congressman.
- Mordecai Myers, a member of the New York State Assembly.
- Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States.
Sister City
Kinderhook has a special connection with a town in the Netherlands:
See also
In Spanish: Kinderhook (villa) para niños
