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Stone Ridge, New York
George Washington slept in Cornelius Wynkoop's house, part of the Main Street Historic District
Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
Country United States
State New York
County Ulster
Area
 • Total 6.00 sq mi (15.54 km2)
 • Land 5.95 sq mi (15.42 km2)
 • Water 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
364 ft (111 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,234
 • Density 207.29/sq mi (80.04/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
12484
Area code(s) 845
FIPS code 36-71597
GNIS feature ID 0966515

Stone Ridge is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 1,234 people lived there.

Stone Ridge is located within the Town of Marbletown. You can find it along US 209, where it meets NY 213.

History of Stone Ridge

The area has a rich past. The Main Street Historic District is a special part of Stone Ridge. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means its old buildings and history are protected.

Geography and Location

Stone Ridge is found at specific coordinates: 41 degrees, 50 minutes, 45 seconds north latitude and 74 degrees, 9 minutes, 23 seconds west longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The United States Census Bureau says that Stone Ridge covers about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Population Information

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 1,173
2010 1,173 0.0%
2020 1,234 5.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 1,173 people living in Stone Ridge. This number stayed the same in 2010. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,234 people.

In 2000, there were 458 households in Stone Ridge. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these were families. The average household had about 2.5 people.

Education

Stone Ridge is home to a few educational places:

  • SUNY Ulster is a local college.
  • The Rondout Valley Central School District serves the younger students in the area.
  • High Meadow School is another school option for local children.

Notable People from Stone Ridge

Some interesting people have lived in Stone Ridge:

  • Melissa Leo (born 1960) is a famous actress.
  • Roger Kahn was an author. He wrote a well-known book called Boys of Summer.

See also

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