Marlboro, New York facts for kids
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Marlboro, New York
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Shady Brook Farm, a historic home located in Marlboro
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.63 sq mi (14.57 km2) |
| • Land | 4.99 sq mi (12.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,699 |
| • Density | 742.03/sq mi (286.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12542
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-45700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0956544 |
Marlboro is a small community in Ulster County, New York. It is also known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area used for gathering population information. In 2020, about 3,699 people lived here. Marlboro is located in the southeastern part of the town of Marlborough. It sits in the very southeastern corner of Ulster County.
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History of Marlboro
The area where Marlboro is located was first settled around 1697. This makes it one of the oldest communities in the town. Several buildings and places in Marlboro are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places like the Chapel Hill Bible Church and Shady Brook Farm.
One special historical site is the Gomez Mill House. It is the oldest Jewish home in Ulster County. It was also the first place in Ulster County to make paper.
Geography and Location
Marlboro is located on the west bank of the Hudson River. This river is a very important waterway in New York. The community's exact location is 41°36′17″N 73°58′29″W / 41.60472°N 73.97472°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Marlboro covers a total area of about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers) is water.
Population and People
Marlboro has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 2,339 people living here. By 2010, the population had grown to 3,699. This number stayed the same in the 2020 census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,339 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,699 | 58.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,699 | 0.0% | |
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In 2000, about 26% of the people living in Marlboro were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Marlboro was 37 years.
Education
Students in Marlboro attend schools within the Marlboro Central School District. This district serves the local community and provides education for children and teens.
Famous People from Marlboro
Many interesting people have connections to Marlboro. Here are a few:
- Rob Bell - He used to play Major League Baseball for teams like the Cincinnati Reds.
- Brian Benben - An actor, known for starring in the TV series Dream On.
- Dee Brown - Another former Major League Baseball player, who played for the Kansas City Royals.
- Wade Davis - A well-known Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams, including the Kansas City Royals.
- John Esposito - A talented jazz pianist. He graduated from Marlboro High School in 1971 and teaches at Bard College.
- Scott Lobdell - A writer for comic books and movies.
- Nicole Polizzi - Also known as "Snooki," she is famous from the MTV reality TV show Jersey Shore.
See also
In Spanish: Marlboro (Nueva York) para niños
