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Sparkill, New York
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Location in Rockland County and the state of New York.
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 Sparkill, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,581 |
| • Density | 2,983.02/sq mi (1,152.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10976
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-70068 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02631237 |
Sparkill, once called Tappan Sloat, is a small community in Rockland County, New York. It is a hamlet and a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area counted by the census. Sparkill is located in the Town of Orangetown. You can find it north of Palisades, east of Tappan, south of Piermont, and west of the Hudson River.
In 2020, about 1,581 people lived in Sparkill. This community is home to St. Thomas Aquinas College and the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill.
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Where is Sparkill Located?
Sparkill is found at specific geographic coordinates: 41°3′52″N 73°57′25″W. The United States Census Bureau says that Sparkill covers about 0.529 square miles of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Sparkill?
In 2010, there were 1,565 people living in Sparkill. This means there were about 2,958 people for every square mile. Most residents, about 83.2%, were White. About 9.8% were Asian, and 2.0% were African American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 12.2% of the population.
There were 504 households in Sparkill. In 46.4% of these homes, children under 18 lived there. About 67.3% of households were married couples. The average household had 3.11 people. The average age of people in Sparkill was 39.9 years old.
The average income for a household was $77,440. For families, the average income was $123,750. A small number of families, about 17.6%, lived below the poverty line.
Getting Around Sparkill
Several important roads pass through Sparkill. These include U.S. Route 9W, New York State Route 340, and Rockland County Route 8. Sparkill is about 3.5 miles south of the Tappan Zee Bridge. It is also about 13.9 miles north of the George Washington Bridge.
For public transportation, you can use Rockland Coaches, also known as Red and Tan Lines. These buses are run by Coach USA. Route 9A connects Sparkill to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. Route 9T goes to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. All bus services start from Depot Square, which is off Main Street.
Sparkill used to have train service. The Northern Branch of the Erie Railroad connected Sparkill to Pavonia Terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey. However, passenger train service stopped in 1966.
Things to See and Do in Sparkill
Sparkill has many interesting places to visit, including historical sites and natural areas.
Historical Places to Explore
- Fremont Monument: This monument is located in Rockland Cemetery on Kings Highway.
- Hopson Swan Estate: This historic estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Saint Charles A.M.E. Zion Church: You can find this church at 432 Valentine Avenue.
- Stonehurst: This historic building is located at 65 Rockland Road.
Landmarks and Points of Interest
- Hopson-Swan Estate: This estate was built in 1850.
- John Moore's Mill Site: This site is on Sparkill Creek, below the Route 9W Viaduct. In the early 1800s, John Moore, an African American, ran a saw and grist mill here. From 1810 to 1815, he also had a caning mill.
- Rockland Cemetery: Located at 201 Kings Highway, this cemetery was started in 1847 by Eleazar Lord. He was an author, educator, and the first president of the Erie Railroad. Many important people are buried here. These include veterans of the American Civil War, John Charles Frémont (known as the Pathfinder), engineer Henry Honychurch Gorringe, and local doctor George A. Leitner.
- Saint Charles A.M.E. Zion Church: This church at 432 Valentine Avenue was built in 1865.
- Tallman Mountain State Park: This park is a great place for outdoor activities and is located on Route 9W.
- The Christ Episcopal Church of Piermont: This stone church at 416 Valentine Avenue was built in 1865. It was the first Episcopal Church established in Rockland. The church was designed by Reverend Charles Babcock, a famous architect who helped start the American Institute of Architects. The church has a Gothic Revival style and looks like small churches in the English or Irish countryside. It still has its original chapel altar from 1898 and a beautiful stained-glass rose window.
- Rockland Country Club: A local club for recreation.
- St. Thomas Aquinas College: A college located within the hamlet.
- Sparkill Creek: A local creek that flows through the area.
See also
In Spanish: Sparkill (Nueva York) para niños
