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Montgomery Town, NY

Montgomery is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. Located roughly 60 miles (97 km) northwest of New York City, the town of Montgomery is a historical and cultural hub of the Hudson Valley region and has been a steadily growing outer-ring commuter suburb, in the last 30 years, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was listed as 23,322. The town was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 at the Battle of Quebec. The northern town line is contiguous with the Ulster County border. Montgomery is immediately west of the town of Newburgh. Within its borders are three villages, one eponymous, as well as Walden and most of Maybrook.

The early town began as a patent to Henry Wileman in 1710, who was the first settler. He was the first of a group of Palatine Germans to emigrate and settle land around what is now the village of Montgomery. The town was originally established as Hanover in 1772 but became the town of Montgomery in 1782. The community of Montgomery was set off by incorporation as a village in 1810, and in 1855, the community of Walden was incorporated as well. Maybrook was the last village to be incorporated, in 1926.

Montgomery is bordered on the east by the town of Newburgh and on the north by the town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. The town of Crawford is to the west. The towns of Wallkill, Hamptonburgh, and New Windsor, from west to east, border on the south. The village of Walden is located in the north-central portion of town. Montgomery is close to the center, and Maybrook is in the southeast corner. There are few significant year-round settlements outside of the villages; there is a summer colony around Lake Osiris in the northern section of town. Some inhabitants of Lake Osiris have made it their permanent residence. Fox Hill Bruderhof is located on the southern edge of Walden and has about 250 residents who work in their furniture factory and the Plough Publishing House.

The town's topography is generally level and low, except along parts of its eastern and western boundaries, reflecting the passage of the Wallkill River through it from north to west. There are large swamps in the south portion of town, some of them draining into the Otter Kill. Further north, the land becomes drier and more arable. It is mostly farmed, used for small residential subdivisions, or left as undeveloped open space. There are a few exceptions: the business parks along Bracken, Neelytown, and Stone Castle roads and NY 208, several of the Valley Central schools, the large Shop Rite plaza on Goodwill Road, and Orange County Airport.

Two areas along the river have been set aside as parks. The county's Winding Hills Park is partially within Montgomery, as are portions of two larger state-level protected areas: Highland Lakes State Park and Stewart State Forest. The Thomas Bull Memorial Park, which expands over 719 acres and is the second largest developed park in Orange County, is named after a sympathizer to the British during the American Revolution.

Montgomery Town, NY, is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of its residents through comprehensive healthcare services provided by St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital and Montgomery Medical Associates, alongside mental health support from the Orange County Department of Mental Health. Fitness centers like Anytime Fitness and Orange County Family YMCA promote physical activity, while personalized nutrition counseling is available at Hudson Valley Nutrition and Wellness. Engaging in wellness programs organized by the Town of Montgomery Parks and Recreation, and outdoor activities at Winding Hills Park, further contribute to a holistic approach to wellness within the community, fostering overall health and well-being.

Top Sites in Montgomery Town, NY: The Castle Fun Center, Orange County Arboretum, Storm King Art Center.

Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). ZIP Code: 12549. Area code: 845 Area: 52.7 square miles (136.5 km²). Population: 23,322.

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What are the demographics of Montgomery Town, NY?

The largest Montgomery town racial/ethnic groups are White (66.2%) followed by Hispanic (19.0%) and Black (8.6%). With 23,196 people, Montgomery town is the 110th most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,523 cities. But watch out, Montgomery town, because Lysander with 23,022 people, and Garden City with 22,871 people are right behind you.

What is the history of the town of Montgomery, NY?

History. The early town began as a patent to Henry Wileman in 1710, who was the first settler. He was the first of a group of Palatine Germans to emigrate and settle land around what is now the village of Montgomery. The town was originally established as Hanover in 1772 but became the town of Montgomery in 1782.

What is it like to live in Montgomery, NY?

Montgomery is in Orange County. Living in Montgomery offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Montgomery and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Montgomery are above average.

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Montgomery Integrative & Chiropractic Care

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The Castle Fun Center

Orange County Arboretum

Storm King Art Center

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