Mabbettsville, New York | |
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 map from theNew illustrated atlas of Dutchess County, New York, published by H.L. Kochersperger in 1876 | |
  Mabbettsville Location within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates:41°47′33″N73°39′34″W / 41.79250°N 73.65944°W /41.79250; -73.65944 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Town | Washington |
| Named after | James Mabbett |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Former name | Flikentown |
Mabbettsville is a settlement inDutchess County,New York, United States.[1] Located 2 miles (3 km) east ofMillbrook in the town ofWashington onU.S. Route 44,[2] it is approximately 85 miles (137 km) north ofNew York City.
The settlement forms one of the most concentrated residential areas of the town,[3] and is the location of Town Park,[4] abaseball field – one of the few recreational areas to the east of Washington.[3] The settlement's main commerce is related to recreation, including dog kennels, antique shops, and a range of home and landscape occupations.[3]
The hamlet was previously named "Flikentown" after one of theGreat Nine Partners.[5] The new name honours James Mabbett, a commission auctioneer who settled in the hamlet early in the 19th century.[5] In 1937 it consisted of a store, a garage, and a few houses.[5]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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