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Plattekill, New York
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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 | 35.74 sq mi (92.56 km2) |
| • Land | 35.11 sq mi (90.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,424 |
| • Density | 291.66/sq mi (112.619/km2) |
| FIPS code | 36-111-58552 |
Plattekill is a town located in Ulster County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 10,424 people lived there. The town's name comes from a local stream called the Platte Kill.
Plattekill is in the southeastern part of Ulster County. It is just north of the town of Newburgh, which is in Orange County.
The town has five main communities, often called hamlets. These are Ardonia, Clintondale, Modena, New Hurley, and Plattekill.
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History of Plattekill
People from Europe first settled in the Plattekill area in the early 1700s. The town of Plattekill was officially created in 1800. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Marlborough.
Historic Buildings
Two important old buildings in Plattekill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are protected because of their history.
- The Reformed Dutch Church of New Hurley was built in the 1830s. It was added to the National Register in 1982.
- The Shuart-Van Orden Stone House is even older, built in 1740. It was added to the National Register in 1995.
Geography of Plattekill
Plattekill covers an area of about 35.7 square miles (92.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Location and Borders
The southern edge of Plattekill borders Orange County. This line separates Plattekill from the town of Newburgh. To the west, Plattekill shares borders with Shawangunk and Gardiner. To the north, it borders the town of Lloyd.
The eastern border of Plattekill runs along the Marlboro Mountain ridge. This ridge separates Plattekill from the town of Marlborough.
Major Roads
Several important roads pass through Plattekill. These include:
- The New York State Thruway (Interstate 87), which is a major highway.
- US 44, which runs together with NY 55 for part of its way.
- NY 32.
Population of Plattekill
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,139 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,044 | −4.4% | |
| 1840 | 2,125 | 4.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,998 | −6.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,918 | −4.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,031 | 5.9% | |
| 1880 | 2,205 | 8.6% | |
| 1890 | 2,038 | −7.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,866 | −8.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,879 | 0.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,798 | −4.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,713 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,082 | 21.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,215 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,009 | 35.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,458 | 48.2% | |
| 1980 | 7,409 | 66.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,891 | 20.0% | |
| 2000 | 9,892 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 10,499 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 10,424 | −0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
The population of Plattekill has changed over many years. In 2000, there were about 9,892 people living in the town. By 2010, the population had grown to 10,499. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 10,424.
The average age of people living in Plattekill in 2000 was 36 years old. About 27.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
Communities and Locations in Plattekill
Plattekill is made up of several smaller communities and locations. Here are some of them:
- Ardonia – This is a hamlet in the northern part of the town. It is located on Routes US 44 and NY 55, just east of the New York State Thruway.
- Camp Sunset – You can find this location south of Ardonia.
- Clintondale – This hamlet is in the northeastern part of the town. It is also on Routes US 44 and NY 55, east of Ardonia.
- Flint – This hamlet is located east of New Hurley.
- Modena – This hamlet is where routes US 44/NY 55 and NY 32 meet.
- Modena Gardens – This hamlet is northeast of New Hurley.
- New Hurley – This hamlet is southwest of Modena Gardens and west of Flint.
- Plattekill – This is the main hamlet that shares its name with the town. It is in the southeastern part of the town, east of the Thruway on Route 32. It is just north of the Orange County line.
- Sylva – This hamlet is located west of Plattekill on Route 32.
- Tuckers Corners – This location is near the eastern border of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Plattekill para niños
