Plandome Manor, New York facts for kids
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Plandome Manor, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Plandome Manor | ||
A village entrance sign on Stonytown Road at the Flower Hill–Plandome Manor border.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Plandome Manor, New York
Location in Long Island
Plandome Manor, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New York |
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| County | Nassau | |
| Town | North Hempstead | |
| Incorporated | 1931 | |
| Named for | Latin phrase "Planus Domus," meaning "plain, or level home" | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) | |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 793 | |
| • Density | 1,463.10/sq mi (565.21/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
11030
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| Area codes | 516, 363 | |
| FIPS code | 36-58497 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0960670 | |
Plandome Manor is a small village located in Nassau County. It's on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. Most of the village is part of the larger Manhasset area. A small eastern part is closer to Port Washington. In 2020, about 793 people lived here.
The Incorporated Village of Plandome Manor is part of the Town of North Hempstead. It is the most northern of the three "Plandome" villages.
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History of Plandome Manor
The Village of Plandome Manor became an official village in 1931. Its name, along with nearby Plandome and Plandome Heights, comes from the Latin words 'Planus Domus'. This means "plain, or level home."
Early Homes and Famous Residents
An early home in the area was a wood frame house built in the 1670s. This was the manor house of Matthias Nicoll, who was an early mayor of New York City. This house was one of the first in the area, which was then called Cow Neck. The original manor house was taken down in 1998 and a new home was built there.
A famous author, Frances H. Burnett, who wrote The Secret Garden, built her home called Fairseat in Plandome Park in 1908. She lived there until she passed away in 1924. Her son, Vivian, and his wife also built a home nearby. After Frances Burnett's death, her nephew, Archer P. Fahnestock, moved into Fairseat. Sadly, the home later burned down, leaving only a carriage house and garden. In 1940, Leroy Grumman, who helped start Grumman Aerospace Corp., bought the property.
Geography of Plandome Manor
Plandome Manor covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.1 square miles (0.24 square kilometers) is water. This includes Leeds Pond, which is in the northeastern part of the village.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 262 | — | |
| 1950 | 323 | 23.3% | |
| 1960 | 705 | 118.3% | |
| 1970 | 835 | 18.4% | |
| 1980 | 883 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 790 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 838 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 872 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 793 | −9.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 838 people living in Plandome Manor. There were 281 households, and most of them (241) were families. About 42% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (80%) were married couples.
The population included people of different backgrounds. About 92% were White, and about 5.5% were Asian. A small number of people were African American or from other backgrounds. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.2 people. The village population included people of all ages. About 28% were under 18, and 17% were 65 or older. The average age was 42 years old.
Education in Plandome Manor
School Districts Serving the Village
Most of Plandome Manor is part of the Manhasset Union Free School District. This means that students living in this area go to public schools in Manhasset. However, the eastern part of the village is served by the Port Washington Union Free School District. So, depending on where they live, students attend schools in either Manhasset or Port Washington.
Library Districts
Plandome Manor is also divided between two library districts. Most of the village is in the Manhasset Library District. The eastern part is in the Port Washington Library District. These library boundaries are similar to the school district boundaries.
Parks and Fun Places
A large part of the village is home to the Plandome Country Club, a private club for its members. This club opened in 1931 as the Plandome Golf Club. The owners bought the land from the Leeds family. They had planned to build many homes, but they changed their minds after the Stock Market Crash in 1929. Instead, they built a golf course. Orrin Smith designed the golf course.
The Plandome Golf Club became the Plandome Country Club in 1955. In 1958, a big fire damaged the clubhouse. A new clubhouse was built around 1959, designed by architect Manoug Exerjian.
The village also has Nassau County's Leeds Pond Preserve. This preserve is where the Science Museum of Long Island is located.
How the Village Works: Infrastructure
Roads and Transportation
Important roads in Plandome Manor include North Plandome Road, Plandome Road, and Stonytown Road.
Train Station
The closest train station is the Plandome station on the Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch. Most of this station is in the nearby village of Plandome. However, the very northern end of the train platform is actually in Plandome Manor. There's a special parking lot at the station just for Plandome Manor residents. A walkway also connects the station to Circle Drive.
Utilities and Services
- Natural Gas: National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses in Plandome Manor.
- Electricity: PSEG Long Island supplies electricity to all homes and businesses in the village.
- Sewage: Plandome Manor does not have a public sewer system. Homes in the village use private cesspools and septic systems to manage wastewater.
- Trash Collection: As of 2019, Meadow Carting collects trash for the Village of Plandome Manor.
- Water: Most of Plandome Manor gets its water from the Manhasset–Lakeville Water District. A small part of the eastern village gets water from the Port Washington Water District.
Famous People from Plandome Manor
- Ray Bolger (1904–1987): An actor famous for playing the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924): A playwright and author who wrote The Secret Garden while living in Plandome Manor.
- Leroy Grumman (1895–1982): He helped start the Grumman Aerospace Corporation.
- Martin W. Littleton (1872–1934): A Congressman and lawyer from Brooklyn.
- Matthias Nicoll (1630–1687): An early Mayor of New York City and Speaker of the first Colonial Assembly.
- John Hay Whitney (1904–1982): A U.S. Ambassador, publisher, and horse breeder.
See also
In Spanish: Plandome Manor para niños
