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Stuyvesant, New York
Welcome sign to the Town of Stuyvesant
Welcome sign to the Town of Stuyvesant
Location of Stuyvesant, New York
Location of Stuyvesant, New York
Country United States
State New York
County Columbia
Government
 • Type Town Council
Area
 • Total 26.75 sq mi (69.28 km2)
 • Land 25.00 sq mi (64.76 km2)
 • Water 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2)
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,931
 • Density 72.19/sq mi (27.872/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12173
Area code(s) 518
FIPS code 36-021-71850
GNIS feature ID 0979534

Stuyvesant is a small town in Columbia County, New York, United States. It's located in the northwestern part of the county. In 2020, about 1,931 people lived there.

History of Stuyvesant

The area around Stuyvesant was first explored by Henry Hudson in 1609. People started settling here even before 1650 because it was right next to the Hudson River.

The town of Stuyvesant was officially created in 1823. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Kinderhook.

Several historic buildings in Stuyvesant are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Requa House and the Stuyvesant Railroad Station.

Geography and Nature

Stuyvesant covers an area of about 69.3 square kilometers (26.75 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

The western edge of the town is the middle of the Hudson River. This river forms the border with Greene County. To the north, the town borders Rensselaer County.

A stream called Kinderhook Creek flows through the southeastern part of Stuyvesant.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1830 2,331
1840 1,779 −23.7%
1850 1,766 −0.7%
1860 2,366 34.0%
1870 2,263 −4.4%
1880 2,097 −7.3%
1890 1,953 −6.9%
1900 2,125 8.8%
1910 1,980 −6.8%
1920 1,541 −22.2%
1930 1,440 −6.6%
1940 1,433 −0.5%
1950 1,394 −2.7%
1960 1,496 7.3%
1970 1,665 11.3%
1980 2,216 33.1%
1990 2,178 −1.7%
2000 2,188 0.5%
2010 2,027 −7.4%
2020 1,931 −4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census 2020

In 2020, the town of Stuyvesant had a population of 1,931 people. This was a bit less than the 2,027 people counted in 2010.

Communities and Places in Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant is made up of several smaller communities, often called hamlets.

  • Poolsburg – This is a small community located on the north side of Stuyvesant.
  • Newton Hook – You can find this hamlet in the southwestern part of the town, right by the Hudson River. It used to be called "Coxsackie Landing." This was because a ferry connected it to Coxsackie across the river.
  • Stuyvesant – This is the main hamlet of the town, also known as "Stuyvesant Landing" or "Kinderhook Landing." It's close to the western town line and the Hudson River.
  • Stuyvesant Falls – This hamlet is in the southeastern part of the town. It's named after a waterfall on Kinderhook Creek. It used to be called "Glencadia." This area has its own special ZIP code, 12174.
  • Sunnyside – A hamlet located in the eastern part of the town, along Route 9.

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