Millerton, New York facts for kids
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Millerton, New York
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| Village of Millerton | |
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Location of Millerton, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Town | North East |
| Incorporated | 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 903 |
| • Density | 1,465.91/sq mi (565.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12546
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| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| FIPS code | 36-47361 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0957337 |
Millerton is a small village located in Dutchess County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 903 people lived there. The village got its name from Sidney Miller, who was a contractor for the railroad. He helped bring the train lines to this area.
Millerton is part of a larger area called the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown Metropolitan Statistical Area. It's also part of the even bigger New York-Newark-Bridgeport Combined Statistical Area.
In 2007, Frommer's Budget Travel Magazine called Millerton one of "The Ten Coolest Small Towns in America." The village has also been featured in the New York Times newspaper.
Millerton is located within the town of North East. It is close to Taconic State Park and the border of Connecticut.
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History of Millerton
The community of Millerton started to grow after 1851. The village officially became a village in 1875.
Irondale: A Nearby Industrial Area
The Millerton Iron Company set up a factory in a nearby area called Irondale. This factory made pig iron, which is a type of cast iron used for train car wheels. In 1890, the factory could make 12,000 tons of iron.
The Irondale plant was built in 1854. By 1882, it employed about 150 people. Irondale also had a general store, a company-owned grist mill (for grinding grain), and a post office. A special historical marker remembers the Irondale Cemetery.
Millerton's Growth and Changes
The history of Millerton was explored in a 2011 New York Times article. A person named Phil Terni, who had lived in Millerton for over 65 years, shared his thoughts.
He described early Millerton as a busy "agricultural crossroads." It had three hotels and was served by three railroads. Today, Millerton is a "rural village with urban influences." This means it's a country town that has some city-like features. You can see this in the active art scene, cultural events, and new small businesses along U.S. Route 44.
Geography and Location
Millerton is found in the northeastern part of Dutchess County. The village covers about 1.6 square kilometers (0.62 square miles). Only a very small part of this area is water.
The closest train station now is Wassaic station, which is to the south. Millerton used to have its own train station on the Harlem Line.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 600 | — | |
| 1890 | 638 | 6.3% | |
| 1900 | 802 | 25.7% | |
| 1910 | 858 | 7.0% | |
| 1920 | 829 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 910 | 9.8% | |
| 1940 | 953 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,048 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,027 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,042 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,013 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 884 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 925 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 958 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 903 | −5.7% | |
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People of Millerton
In 2000, there were 925 people living in Millerton. There were 375 households, and 232 of these were families. The village had about 1,470 people per square mile.
About 29.3% of households had children under 18. About 45.3% were married couples. The average household had 2.44 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.4% were under 18 years old. About 15.5% were 65 years or older. The average age was 40 years old.
Arts and Culture in Millerton
Millerton has several restaurants where people can eat. The North East Community Center Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from May to October. It also runs every other Saturday from November to April.
The village is home to many art galleries, artist studios, and antique shops. The NorthEast-Millerton Library is on Main Street. It often hosts art shows throughout the year. The library also has concerts during the summer months.
The local weekly newspaper that serves the community is called The Millerton News.
Famous People from Millerton
- Eddie Collins: A famous baseball player who is in the Hall of Fame. He played for the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Athletics.
- Daryl Hall: A singer-songwriter and the creator of "Daryl's House" music show.
See also
In Spanish: Millerton (Nueva York) para niños
