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Pawling Town, NY

Pawling is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The town is named after Catherine Pauling, the daughter of Henry Beekman, who held the second-largest land patent in the county. The town is in the southeastern part of the county and contains a village of the same name.

A part of the town was involved in a boundary problem involving New York and Connecticut. A section of the town, located in the "Oblong"—the name was given to the disputed oblong strip of land, two miles in width forming part of the Eastern boundary of the now Dutchess and Putnam Counties—was settled by Nathan Birdsall and his wife Jane Langdon; they were the first pioneer settlers of Quaker Hill, Dutchess, NY. He was a native of Long Island and was born around 1700 to Quaker parents. He was one of the surveyors of the area and picked his home site during the survey.

The town was founded in 1788, but part of the town was used to form the neighboring town of Dover in 1807. The town of Pawling was part of the Beekman Patent, a large land grant to Col. Henry Beekman in 1697.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.0 square miles (117 km2), of which 44.2 square miles (114 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (1.80%) is water.

The eastern and western sections of the towns are high and hilly, with the Great Swamp and Harlem Valley in the middle, where the village of Pawling is located. The highest elevation in town is Observatory Hill, at 1,332 feet (406 m) above sea level; the lowest is 420 feet (130 m), in the Great Swamp, along the southern boundary of the town.

Most of the population of Pawling is concentrated in the valley, traversed by NY 22 (joined by NY 55 south of the village) and Metro-North Railroad's Harlem Line. There are two train stations in town, the Pawling station in the village and the Appalachian Trail station, allowing passengers to hike that trail up into the Pawling Nature Reserve along Hammersby Ridge in the northern section of town.

The southern town line is the border of Putnam County, New York, and the eastern town boundary is the border of Connecticut. To the west lies the town of Beekman, with Dover to the north. It also shares a small border with the town of East Fishkill at the southwestern edge of the town.

Health and wellness are paramount in Pawling Town, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. Nuvance Health is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Pawling Town Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include CrossFit Pawling and Pawling Yoga & Wellness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Pawling Town, such as the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail and Hudson River Brickyard Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Pawling Town, NY Dutcher Golf Course, Nuclear Lake, and John Kane House.

Population: 8,012 (2020). Elevation: 682 feet (208 m). ZIP Code: 12564. Area code(s): 845. Area: 45 sq mi (120 km2).

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What are the demographics in Pawling Town, NY

Pawling, NY is home to a population of 2.03k people, of which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.2% of Pawling, NY residents were born outside of the country (308 people). In 2021, there were 5.23 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (1.49k people) in Pawling, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 285 Other (Hispanic) and 153 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the median income in Pawling Town, NY

In 2022, the median household income of Pawling Town households was $111,505. Pawling town households made slightly more than Victor town households ($110,395) and Rush households ($111,053). This suggests that residents of Pawling town enjoy a comfortable standard of living, with incomes that exceed those of neighboring towns.

What is Pawling Town, NY known for?

Pawling is a town rich in history. There are many local landmarks, not the least of which is on Charles Colman Boulevard in the Village of Pawling known as The Dutcher House. It was built in 1884 by John B. Dutcher; hence, its name. It has continued to be a source of pride with its red brick and white trim façade. Originally a hotel where many operas and plays took place, it was converted into apartments in 1976. The apartments are on the upper floors with shops at street level.

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Wikipedia

Town of Pawling, NY

Nuvance Health 

Pawling Town Parks and Recreation Department

CrossFit Pawling 

Pawling Yoga & Wellness

Albany-Hudson Electric Trail 

Hudson River Brickyard Trail

Dutcher Golf Course

Nuclear Lake

John Kane House

Data USA

New York Demographics

Pawling Chamber

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