Karen Benvin Ransom
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Town of North Salem

                                                                                                                                                                

Distance to NYC: 50 miles
Area: 42 square miles
 
This lovely corner of the County covers 22 square miles and is composed of Salem Center, Purdys, Croton Falls and North Salem. There is easy access to I-684 and 1-84 and two stations on Metro North at Purdys and Croton Falls. Established as a part of Van Cortlandt Manor in 1697, the town has continued to maintain its rural feeling. Its rolling hills, meadows, farms and orchards are conducive to enjoying nature. It is one of the last "wide open spaces" in Westchester. North Salem is served by Pequenakonck Elementary School (K-S), North Salem Middle School (6-8) and North Salem High School (9-12) - all of which have been designated as Schools of Excellence by the Federal government. In addition are St. Joseph's School in Croton Falls and Westchester Exceptional Children's School in Purdys. There are also two nursery schools: North Salem Nursery School and Little People's Learning Center.
 
Educational Facilities
North Salem is served by Pequenakonck Elementary School (K-S),North Salem Middle School (6-8) and North Salem High School (9-12) - all of which have been designated as Schools of Excellence by the Federal government. In addition are St. Joseph's School in Croton Falls and Westchester Exceptional Children's School in Purdys. There are also two nursery schools: North Salem Nursery School and Little People's Learning Center.
 
Recreational Facilities
The Hammond Museum with Oriental Stroll Gardens is situated on a beautiful hilltop with wonderful views. The Museum hosts a series of exhibits Townand events such as the Harvest Moon Festival, the Asian Festival and the Blessing of the Animals an area favorite. In addition are the 1000 acre Mountain Lakes Camp; the Open Land Foundation for hiking and nature studies; Joe Bohdrum Park for picnics, sports and special events. Lakeside Field Club offers swimming and tennis to members, while the Salem Golf Club and Bloomerside feature golf for members. The North Salem Vineyard, Westchester's only winery, is worth a visit. The North Salem Library sponsors monthly educational programs and Drama Group plays. "Food for Thought" dinners, the annual quilt raffle and Family Barbeque are also very popular. For the Equestrian, Old Salem Farm is a nationally known venue for shows and competitions. The Goldens Bridge Hunt Club, a fully accredited member of the American Fox Hounds Association, is one of the oldest fox hunting clubs in the country, founded in North Salem over 60 years ago. There is also a variety of smaller horse farms and facilities. The North Salem Riding Trails Association offers miles of beautiful trail riding.
 
Houses of Worship
Croton Falls Baptist Church, Croton Falls Presbyterian Church,Purdy’s United Methodist Church,Saint James Episcopal Church, Saint John’s Chapel, North Salem and Saint Joseph’s Church, Croton Falls.

North Salem, New York

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Coordinates: 41°20′5.00″N, 73°34′18.00″W

North Salem, New York

North Salem, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 41°19′41″N 73°36′47″W? / ?41.32806, -73.61306
Country United States
State New York
County Westchester
Area
 - Total 22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²)
 - Land 21.4 sq mi (55.5 km²)
 - Water 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Elevation 338 ft (103 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 5,173
 - Density 241.5/sq mi (93.2/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 10560
Area code(s) 914
FIPS code 36-53517
GNIS feature ID 0979292
The Balanced Rock, a North Salem landmark
The Balanced Rock, a North Salem landmark

North Salem is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 5,173 at the 2000 census.

The Town of North Salem is in the northeast part of the county.

[edit] Geography

The north town line is the border of Putnam County, New York and the east town line is the border of Connecticut.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.9 square miles (59.3 km²), of which, 21.4 square miles (55.5 km²) of it is land and 1.5 square miles (3.8 km²) of it (6.38%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,173 people, 1,764 households, and 1,374 families residing in the town. The population density was 241.5 people per square mile (93.2/km²). There were 1,979 housing units at an average density of 92.4/sq mi (35.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.44% White, 0.75% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 1.12% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.65% of the population.

There were 1,764 households out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $100,280, and the median income for a family was $109,468. Males had a median income of $68,229 versus $41,910 for females. The per capita income for the town was $48,818. About 1.5% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Communities and locations in North Salem

  • Croton Falls -- A hamlet in the northwest corner of the town with its own Metro-North station.
  • Grants Corner -- A hamlet southwest of North Salem.
  • North Salem -- The hamlet of North Salem in the east part of the town.
  • Salem Center -- A hamlet at the east end of Titicus Reservoir. Also home to the fictionalized site of the X-Men Mansion.
  • Peach Lake -- A lake at the north town line.
  • Purdy's -- A hamlet south of Croton Falls with its own Metro-North station.
  • Titicus Reservoir -- One of New York City's reservoirs in the western part of the town.
  • Twin Lakes Village -- A hamlet on the south town line.
  • Outhouse Orchard -- Pick your own apples.

[edit] Famous inhabitants

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[edit] Schools

North Salem High School has been awarded the Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence by the Federal Government. Academically, North Salem ranks one of the highest in the nation for public schools.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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