Saddle Rock, New York facts for kids
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Saddle Rock, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Saddle Rock | |
Saddle Rock Village Hall and Park on August 14, 2022.
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| Motto(s):
"In God We Trust"
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Saddle Rock, New York
Location in Long Island
Saddle Rock, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | Saddle Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 989 |
| • Density | 3,909.09/sq mi (1,511.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11023
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-64430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0963208 |
Saddle Rock is a small village located on the Great Neck Peninsula. It is part of the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, New York. The village is on the North Shore of Long Island. In 2020, about 989 people lived there.
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History of Saddle Rock
The land where Saddle Rock is now was first home to the Matinecock Native Americans. European settlers arrived in the 1600s. The village gets its name from a large rock offshore. This rock looks like a saddle and was first drawn on a map in 1658.
The Historic Grist Mill
Saddle Rock is famous for its old mill, called the Saddle Rock Grist Mill. It was built around the year 1700. This mill sits in a small cove that opens into Little Neck Bay. The mill is special because it is the oldest working tidal grist mill in the United States. A tidal mill uses the ocean's tides to power its machinery.
Today, the mill is owned by Nassau County. It works as a museum where people can visit and learn. The mill has been restored to look like it did in the mid-1800s. You can find it on Grist Mill Lane.
Early Leaders of Saddle Rock
The first Mayor of Saddle Rock was Roswell Eldridge. He became "Acting Mayor" after he made his private estate into the Village of Saddle Rock in 1911.
In 1926, Roswell's wife, Louise Udall Skidmore Eldridge, became the first official female Mayor of Saddle Rock. She was also believed to be the first female Mayor in all of New York State! Louise Eldridge was Mayor from 1926 until she passed away in 1947. She was also the last person to privately own the historic grist mill.
Geography and Climate
Saddle Rock covers about 0.3 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.
Waterways and Climate
The village is part of the Little Neck Bay Watershed. This means that water from rain and streams in Saddle Rock flows into Little Neck Bay.
Saddle Rock has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate means the village has hot, humid summers and cold winters. It also gets rain throughout the whole year.
Population Information
As of the 2020 census, 989 people lived in Saddle Rock.
Schools and Libraries
School District
All children living in Saddle Rock go to public schools in the Great Neck Union Free School District.
Library Services
Saddle Rock is part of the Great Neck Library District. This means residents can use the services of the Great Neck Public Library.
Getting Around and Services
Transportation
Roads and Bridges
Some main roads in Saddle Rock include Bayview Avenue and Old Mill Road. The 9-11 Memorial Bridge is also in the village. It connects Bayview Avenue in Saddle Rock to West Shore Road in Kings Point.
Trains and Buses
There are no train lines that run through Saddle Rock. The closest train station is Great Neck, which is part of the Long Island Rail Road.
The village does have bus service. The n57 bus route, run by Nassau Inter-County Express, serves Saddle Rock.
Village Services
Utilities
- Natural Gas: National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses.
- Electricity: PSEG Long Island provides electricity to all buildings in the village.
- Sewage: Saddle Rock is connected to the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District for sewage services.
- Water: The Water Authority of Great Neck North provides water to the entire village.
Important Places
- Saddle Rock Grist Mill – This is the historic mill we talked about earlier. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous People from Saddle Rock
- Barbara Judge – A well-known American-British lawyer and businesswoman who grew up in Saddle Rock.
See also
In Spanish: Saddle Rock para niños
