Pine Bush, New York facts for kids
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Pine Bush, New York
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Downtown Pine Bush, New York
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Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
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 Pine Bush, New York
Location in New York
Pine Bush, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Town | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.11 sq mi (5.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,751 |
| • Density | 831.43/sq mi (320.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12566
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-57980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0960421 |
Pine Bush is a small community in New York. It is located in the town of Crawford, which is part of Orange County. It's also very close to Ulster County.
About 1,751 people lived in Pine Bush according to the 2020 census. The area is known by its ZIP code 12566. This ZIP code actually covers a bit more than just Pine Bush itself, reaching into nearby areas like the town of Shawangunk.
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History of Pine Bush
Pine Bush is one of the oldest settlements in the town of Crawford. In the past, it was known by different names like "Shawangunk" and "Bloomfield."
Early Transportation
Long ago, Pine Bush was an important stop for a short train line called the Middletown & Crawford Railroad. Later, a bigger company, the Erie Railroad, took over this line. Trains served the town until the 1970s.
UFO Capital of the World?
In the mid-1980s, people in Pine Bush started reporting strange sightings in the sky. Because of these reports, Pine Bush gained a fun nickname: the "UFO capital of the world." A book called Silent Invasion: The Shocking Discoveries of a UFO Researcher by Ellen Crystall even talked about these events. Today, Pine Bush still celebrates this unique reputation with an annual UFO festival!
Geography and Location
Pine Bush is located in Orange County. It's very close to the border of Ulster County. While the Pine Bush ZIP code (12566) extends into Ulster County, the main community of Pine Bush is only in Orange County.
Natural Features
The Shawangunk Kill, a small river, forms the boundary between Orange and Ulster counties in this area. Two main roads, New York State Route 52 and New York State Route 302, meet in Pine Bush. These roads were built long after the community was already established.
People of Pine Bush
In 2010, there were about 1,780 people living in Pine Bush. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,016 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,183 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,255 | 6.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,445 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,539 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,780 | 15.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,751 | −1.6% | |
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Education in Pine Bush
The Pine Bush Central School District is quite large. It serves students from parts of seven different towns across three counties: Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange counties.
The school system includes:
- Four elementary schools: Circleville Elementary, Pakanasink Elementary, Pine Bush Elementary, and E.J. Russell Elementary.
- Two middle schools: Circleville Middle School and Crispell Middle School.
- One high school: Pine Bush High School.
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