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New Hampton
The hamlet of New Hampton is situated in the northeastern region of Wawayanda in Orange County, New York. Other hamlets that help form the town include Denton, Ridgebury, Slate Hill, and South Centerville. The neighborhood sits along Highway 17M and US 6. Other roadways within the community are Ryerson Road, Elliott Place, Dennis Drive, and Lippert Drive. It falls under ZIP Code 10958.
History
The southern edge rests on the Black Dirt Region that is within the Pine Island and Florida communities. Early farmers avoided the area because the soil, despite its rich qualities, was often flooded and drained poorly. Instead, the land was used for pasture, even though flash flooding would cause much of the livestock to drown. Beginning in 1804, the community began to plan to drain the swamp. Clearing the obstacles was the first step, but it was too expensive. General George D. Wickham constructed a drainage canal through his property in 1835. Immigrants from Eastern Europe that were familiar with the soil began farming the land. By the mid-19th century, a series of conflicts with millers downstream, known as “the Muskrat and Beaver Wars,” prevented a dam from being built on the drainage canal. Future plans of development are highly unlikely since the soil is too unstable for building.
By the late 20th century, the area produced an average of 30,000 lb per acre of onions. Hemp is one of the newest crops that thrive in the rich soil. Farmers in the region have included other crops, such as:
- lettuce
- radish
- potatoes
- tomatoes
- carrots
- sod
In 1950, the community established its own fire department, the New Hampton Fire Department, located on Highway 17M. Approximately 35 members on the roster help respond to an average of 200 calls per year. The members are responsible for tasks such as:
- fire suppression
- motor vehicle extrication
- public service calls
- other firematic tasks
Neighborhood
Just off of Sly Road is Four Winds Antique Center, an eclectic antique shop. The historic building has many items within its barn-style walls for all its shoppers to enjoy. Some of these include:
- furniture
- glassware
- unique clothing
- porcelain
- ephemera
- pop-culture collectibles
There are many orchards and farms within the community, such as:
- Yiddish Farm – located on Dzierzek Lane
- Soons Orchards – located on Soons Circle
- Our Fathers Alpaca Farm – located on McVeigh Road
- Minkus Family Farms – located on Maple Avenue
Demographics
The small hamlet has approximately 3,019 residents and contains one single neighborhood. The languages spoken but the residents include English as the main language, followed by Spanish and French. Some of the ancestries the townspeople identify with include:
- Italian
- German
- Irish
- Polish
- English
In 2018, the per capita income was $41,958. The community includes many artists that help to give it its character. Many of the working residents work in the following occupations:
- management occupations (15.23%)
- sales jobs (11.89%)
- teaching (9.86%)
Read more: The History of Hamptonburgh, NY
Our Local Office
The New Hampton, NY workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C., represent injured workers to get them the benefits they deserve. Schedule a free consultation and get to know more about how our legal team can help you get your benefits.
Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.
3 Hatfield Ln #2b,
Goshen, NY 10924
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