Mabbettsville, New York | |
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Coordinates: 41°47′33″N 73°39′34″W / 41.79250°N 73.65944°W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Dutchess |
Town | Washington |
Named for | 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 in Dutchess County, New York, United States. [1] Located 2 miles (3 km) east of Millbrook in the town of Washington on U.S. Route 44, [2] it is approximately 85 miles (137 km) north of New York City.
The settlement forms one of the most concentrated residential areas of the town, [3] and is the location of Town Park, [4] a baseball 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 the Great 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]