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Lewisboro, NY

Lewisboro is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The town is named after John Lewis, an early settler. Lewisboro is a suburb of New York City. 

After purchasing land from the local natives, the first settlers established themselves around South Salem. The town was formed as "Salem" in 1747. By 1790 the town assumed its current dimensions as lands were removed for other towns. The name changed to South Salem in 1806. John Lewis, a financier, requested that the town be given his name and established a fund for the town, though he did not follow through on his promise of a railroad link. An abundance of natural open space, Dry-stone walls, and elegant Colonial mansions are dominant features.

Lewisboro has had two noteworthy historical characters. Sarah Bishop was the hermit of West Mountain. Mistreated by British soldiers at the time of the Revolutionary War, she retreated to a solitary life in the Lewisboro area. A spot known as "Sarah Bishop's Cave" is on the hill on the north side of Lake Rippowam, near Mountain Lakes Camp. The second historical character appeared around the time of the Civil War.  The Leatherman was a wanderer who got his name from homemade leather garments. He is frequently mentioned as being in Lewisboro in the middle of the 19th century. He followed a route past homes that would offer him a meal and reappeared at the same doorsteps for 25 years. One of the hiking destinations in Ward Pound Ridge is the Leatherman's Cave, reportedly one of his more frequent homes. In 1987, a 10k trail race called "The Leatherman's Loop" was started to honor his legacy and continues every spring at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. 

The east town line is the border of Ridgefield, Connecticut, and Wilton, Connecticut, while the southern border is the town of New Canaan, Connecticut. Interstate 684 passes near the west side of the town. The town's unusual chevron shape is partly the result of The Oblong, created during the resolution of the boundary dispute between Connecticut and New York. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.1 square miles (75 km²), of which 27.9 square miles (72 km²) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), or 4.36%, is water.

Lewisboro, NY, prioritizes the health and well-being of its residents through comprehensive healthcare services provided by Northern Westchester Hospital. Mental health support is available through organizations like Mental Health America of Westchester County, while fitness centers such as Club Fit Briarcliff and Equinox Armonk promote physical activity. Residents can also engage in wellness programs organized by Lewisboro Parks and Recreation, outdoor activities at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, and environmental conservation efforts facilitated by the Lewisboro Land Trust, fostering a healthy and vibrant community.

Top sites in Lewisboro, NY are Bashakill Vineyards & Winery, Lyndhurst Mansion, and Katonah Museum of Art.

Population: 12,165 (2025). ZIP codes: 10590, 10536, 10526, 10597, 10518. Area code: 914. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Area: 29.16 sq mi (75.53 km²).

FAQs

What are the hamlets that make up Lewisboro, NY?

It is our honor to serve all the home/property owners of Lewisboro. Our office collects taxes for the Town, the County of Westchester, the Special Districts including Fire, and the Katonah-Lewisboro Schools.  The Town of Lewisboro has almost 6000 tax parcels covering the hamlets of Cross River, South Salem, Waccabuc, Goldens Bridge, and Vista.  

What are the demographics of Lewisboro, NY?

The racial makeup of the town was 95.18% White, 1.19% African American, 0.06% Native American, 2.09% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.48% of the population. There were 4,218 households, of which 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families.

What is the crime rate in Lewisboro, NY?

Lewisboro, NY is a relatively safe community when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in Lewisboro is 6, far below the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate is 5.2 compared to the US average of 35.4. This shows that Lewisboro is much safer than most of the rest of the country when it comes to criminal activity. There are likely some contributing factors for this, such as effective policing and a strong sense of community among its residents.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Lewisboro

Northwell Health

Westchester

Lewisboro Land Trust

Acupuncture for Family

Barbara Mendez Nutrition

Club Fit

Equinox

Mental Health Association

Best Places

Bashakill Vineyards & Winery

Lyndhurst Mansion

Katonah Museum of Art

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