Modena, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Modena, New York
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Center of Modena at junction of routes 44/55 and 32.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster County |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12548
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
Modena is a small community called a hamlet in Ulster County, New York. It is located in the northwest part of the town of Plattekill. You can find it where two main roads meet: US 44/NY 55 and NY 32.
The Story of Modena
Modena was first settled a long time ago, in the late 1600s. It was originally known as "Clark's Corner." In 1829, the name was changed to Modena. It is thought that the hamlet was named after the city of Modena in Italy.
Two important historical places in Modena are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. These places are the Cole-Hasbrouck Farm Historic District and the Thaddeus Hait Farm.
Modena Today: A Growing Community
For a long time, Modena was mostly a quiet, rural area. This means it had lots of farms and open spaces. However, things have been changing. More businesses have started to open in the area.
For example, a supermarket called Hannaford was built on Route 32 in 2007. Other new businesses include a Stewart's gas and convenience store, a renovated Citgo station, and a Dollar General. A new Dunkin Donuts also opened in 2017.
Famous People from Modena
Modena has been home to some notable people.
- John C. Brodhead was a U.S. Representative. This means he was elected to represent his area in the United States Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
- Captain Joseph Limeburner was a famous ship captain. He commanded the "Great Republic," which was a very large and fast sailing ship called a clipper.
