Saugerties (village), New York facts for kids
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Saugerties, 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 |
| Incorporated | 1831 |
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| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
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| • Total | 3,899 |
| • Density | 2,185.54/sq mi (844.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12477
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-65288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0964502 |
Saugerties (pronounced like SAW-ger-teez) is a small village in Ulster County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 3,899 people lived there. This was a small decrease from the 3,971 people counted in 2010.
The Village of Saugerties is on the west side of the Hudson River. It is located where the Esopus Creek flows into the Hudson River. Saugerties is in the eastern part of the larger Town of Saugerties. Main roads like U.S. Route 9W and New York State Route 32 go through the village. These roads meet in the center of Saugerties. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) is also nearby, about a mile west of the village.
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Discovering Saugerties' Past
Saugerties has a long and interesting history. In the 1650s, a man named Barent Cornelis Volge ran a sawmill here. He cut wood near a stream called the Sawyer's Kill. He got the land from the Esopus Sachem, a Native American leader. The name Saugerties comes from the Dutch word "Zagertje," which means "Little Sawyer."
Around 1685, George Meals and Richard Hayes bought land near the Esopus Creek and Hudson River. They later sold the riverfront part to Barent Burhans. His granddaughter's husband, John Brink Jr., started a ferry service across the Hudson River. This ferry went to Clermont, a large estate on the other side.
John Persen was another early settler who owned mills. He had both a sawmill and a gristmill (for grinding grain). He also ran a ferry. He built the Mynderse House around 1685, which is a very old building.
During the American Revolution, British ships stayed in Saugerties harbor from October 18 to 22, 1777. They were raiding and burning estates like Clermont across the river. Some of Benjamin Snyder's boats were also burned in Saugerties harbor.
The village was officially created in 1831 and was first called "Ulster." However, in 1855, its name was changed to "Saugerties."
Exploring Historic Places
Saugerties is home to several important historic sites. These places help us learn about the village's past.
- The Dubois-Kierstede Stone House is one of the old stone buildings in Saugerties. It was built in 1727 and is now the Kiersted House Museum. You can visit it to see what life was like long ago.
- The Main–Partition Streets Historic District is an area with many historic buildings. It shows the old architecture and style of the village.
Understanding Saugerties' Location
Saugerties is located at 42 degrees 4 minutes 34 seconds North, and 73 degrees 57 minutes 0 seconds West.
The village covers about 2.3 square miles (5.85 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 1.8 square miles (4.62 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.23 square kilometers), is water.
As mentioned, the village is on the west bank of the Hudson River. It is right where the Esopus Creek flows into the Hudson. This location has always been important for trade and travel.
Population and Community
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 3,731 | — | |
| 1880 | 3,923 | 5.1% | |
| 1890 | 4,237 | 8.0% | |
| 1900 | 3,697 | −12.7% | |
| 1910 | 3,929 | 6.3% | |
| 1920 | 4,013 | 2.1% | |
| 1930 | 4,060 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,916 | −3.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,907 | −0.2% | |
| 1960 | 4,286 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 4,190 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,882 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,915 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,955 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,971 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,899 | −1.8% | |
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In 2020, the population of Saugerties was 3,899 people. The village has a mix of different people and families. Many households include children. The community has a friendly atmosphere.
Education in Saugerties
The Saugerties Central School District serves the village. Students attend schools within this district. Saugerties High School is the main high school for the area.
There used to be a Catholic school in Saugerties called St. Mary of the Snow School. It was started by the Sisters of Charity in 1881. The school closed in 2013.
Famous People from Saugerties
Many interesting people have connections to Saugerties.
- Francis Dolan Collins was a U.S. Congressman.
- Jimmy Fallon, a famous actor and comedian, grew up in Saugerties. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.
- Irving Fisher was a very important economist. He was born in Saugerties.
- Anton Myrer was a novelist.
- Colonel (Ret) Roger Donlon was the first person to receive the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. He was born and raised in Saugerties.
- Joe Sinnott, a well-known comic book artist, was born in Saugerties and lived there for most of his life.
See also
In Spanish: Saugerties (villa) para niños
