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Putnam County, New York

When New York State established its first twelve counties in 1683, the present Putnam County was part of Dutchess County. Dutchess County also included two towns in the present Columbia County. Until 1713, Dutchess County was administered by Ulster County. In 1812, Putnam County was detached from Dutchess. The six towns comprising the county had reached their current names and boundaries by 1877.

Putnam County offers great hiking - including an exceptionally fine section of the Appalachian Trail, downhill and cross-country skiing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and golf. Numerous lakes and reservoirs are perfect places for fishing, boating, and swimming. There are state parks such as Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park and Hudson Highlands State Park. There are many Museums and Historic sites.

Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess County was organized in 1683. It is on the East side of the Hudson River, approximately 80 miles North of New York City.

The County is divided into 18 towns.

Along the Hudson, the majority of the first settlers were Dutch, with a few Huguenots. The Eastern part of the county was filled by people of New England. Quakers came to the Southern part of Dutchess at an early date.

Dutchess County offers plenty of historic landmarks, restaurants, festivals and natural scenic looks; Dutchess County is the best place for day trips or longer getaways.

Westchester County, New York

Westchester County is the gateway to the Hudson River Valley. Westchester offers locations from two different worlds: suburban locales, both rural and chic, and the high-tech stimulation of city life.

The county has 6 cities and 22 river towns and country villages.

The Hudson River is to the West and the Long Island Sound is to the East. Westchester County is rich in natural resources. This county offers easy access to highways and parkways and commuter rail lines. It's easy to see why nearly 900,000 people and more than 20 Fortune 500 companies call Westchester home.