Warwick, New York
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Warwick is a town
in Orange County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 30,764 at the 2000 census. The 2007 census population estimate is 32,669.
The Town of Warwick is located in the southwest part of the county. The town contains a village also named Warwick
as well as other villages.
Warwick is the home of the annual Applefest.
, writing as Frank Forrester, popularized the area with his 1845 book "The Warwick Woodlands." Today the Town of Warwick is a rural community with many agricultural pursuits that stimulate its economy. Also, a piece of Michael Jackson
's music video "Earth Song
" was filmed in a corn field in Warwick, NY, as stated at the end of the music video.
to the south, both in the state of New Jersey
.
To its North it is bordered by Chester, NY via Sugar Loaf, NY, Orange County's oldest hamlet, predating both Warwick and Chester, and part of Warwick until the mid 19th century.
To its East, Warwick is bordered by the Town of Tuxedo, NY, home of the New York Renaissance Faire
and Tuxedo Park, NY.
Greenwood Lake
is Orange County's largest lake, and is bisected by the border between NJ (to the south) and New York (on its north).
Glenmere Lake
, an extremely critical endangered species habitat, is bisected by Warwick and Chester.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town is the second largest township in New York State and has a total area of 104.9 square miles (271.6 km²), of which, 101.7 square miles (263.3 km²) of it is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) of it (3.04%) is water.
NY-17A
and NY-94
are regional state highways.
Warwick is also home to Warwick Municipal Airport
.
of 2000, there were 30,764 people, 10,868 households, and 7,955 families residing in the town. The population density
was 302.6 people per square mile (116.8/km²). There were 11,818 housing units at an average density of 116.2 per square mile (44.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.06% White, 4.51% Black or African American
, 0.31% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.60% from other races
, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.47% of the population.
There were 10,868 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples
living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The WVCSD consists of three elementary schools (Kings Elementary, Park Avenue Elementary, and Sanfordville Elementary), a middle school, and Warwick Valley High School. Warwick Valley High School is a relatively large school. The elementary school Pine Island Elementary was recently closed down.
has been selected as one of the top ten festivals in the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association attracting up to 35,000 people each year. It features food and artisan vendors, games and rides, and live music. Each year, Applefest is held on the first Sunday in October.
In addition to the Applefest, Warwick is the home to the Warwick Valley Jazz Festival, created by jazz drummer Steve Rubin. The first annual Jazz Festival was held 26-29 August 2010.
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
in Orange County
Orange County, New York
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located at the northern reaches of the New York metropolitan area. The county sits in the state's scenic Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 30,764 at the 2000 census. The 2007 census population estimate is 32,669.
The Town of Warwick is located in the southwest part of the county. The town contains a village also named Warwick
Warwick (village), New York
Warwick is a village in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 6,412 at the 2000 census. The 2010 census population was 6,731...
as well as other villages.
Warwick is the home of the annual Applefest.
History
The region has been referred to as Warwick since the early 18th century. The Town of Warwick was created in 1788. During the American War for Independence, Warwick was the site of a Continental army encampment. Warwick is situated along a freight rail line, which, along with many other towns in Orange County (Goshen, Middletown, Newburgh), contributed to the growth of those towns when it carried passengers as well. The 19th-century writer and naturalist Henry William HerbertHenry William Herbert
Henry William Herbert , pen name Frank Forester, was an English novelist and writer on sport.-Biography:The son of the Hon. and Rev. William Herbert, Dean of Manchester , Herbert was born in London.He was educated at Eton College and at Caius College, Cambridge, where he graduated BA in 1830...
, writing as Frank Forrester, popularized the area with his 1845 book "The Warwick Woodlands." Today the Town of Warwick is a rural community with many agricultural pursuits that stimulate its economy. Also, a piece of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
's music video "Earth Song
Earth Song
"Earth Song" is the third single from Michael Jackson's album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. It is the fifth song on the second disc of the album. It is a ballad that incorporates elements of blues, gospel and opera. Jackson had a long-standing history of releasing socially conscious...
" was filmed in a corn field in Warwick, NY, as stated at the end of the music video.
Notable citizens
- Susan J. ElliottSusan J. ElliottSusan J. Elliott is an author, certified grief specialist, motivational speaker, expert media commentator and attorney...
- Author and media commentator. Owns a residence in Pine Island - Richard Kiley (deceased)—Actor
- Derek JeterDerek JeterDerek Sanderson Jeter is an American baseball shortstop who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. A twelve-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, Jeter's clubhouse presence, on-field leadership, hitting ability, and baserunning have made him a central...
- Owns a residence on the western shore of Greenwood Lake - Bill PenningtonBill PenningtonWilliam Mark Pennington , best known as Bill Pennington, is an American journalist, sportswriter and author. A reporter for The New York Times since 1997, Pennington has become best known for his sports journalism on golf, skiing and other sports. In 2008, Pennington began starring in golf videos...
- Sports reporter for The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
and author of multiple books. - Rob Abruzzese - Sports reporter for ESPN New York and creator of Bronx Baseball Daily.
- Jimmy SturrJimmy SturrJames W. "Jimmy" Sturr, Jr. is a polka musician, trumpeter/clarinetist/saxophonist and leader of Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra. His recordings have won 18 out of the 24 Grammy Awards given for Best Polka Album. Sturr's orchestra is on the Top Ten List of the All-Time Grammy Awards, and has acquired...
- 18-time Grammy Award Winner grew up and still resides in the village of Florida.
Geography
The Town of Warwick consists of the southern tip of Orange County, NY. It borders the Townships of Vernon and West MilfordWest Milford, New Jersey
West Milford is a township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 25,850.-History:...
to the south, both in the state of New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
.
To its North it is bordered by Chester, NY via Sugar Loaf, NY, Orange County's oldest hamlet, predating both Warwick and Chester, and part of Warwick until the mid 19th century.
To its East, Warwick is bordered by the Town of Tuxedo, NY, home of the New York Renaissance Faire
New York Renaissance Faire
The New York Renaissance Faire is a Renaissance faire located in Tuxedo, New York off New York State Route 17A. As of 2011, the faire is in its 34th season. The faire comprises permanent structures and has twenty stages and more than 100 shops...
and Tuxedo Park, NY.
Greenwood Lake
Greenwood Lake
Greenwood Lake is an interstate lake approximately seven miles long, straddling the border of New Jersey and New York. It is located in West Milford, New Jersey and Greenwood Lake, New York ....
is Orange County's largest lake, and is bisected by the border between NJ (to the south) and New York (on its north).
Glenmere Lake
Glenmere Lake
Glenmere Lake is a colonial mill pond or reservoir located in Orange County, New York, USA. It is New York State's largest and virtually last habitat of the Northern Cricket Frog , listed as endangered by the...
, an extremely critical endangered species habitat, is bisected by Warwick and Chester.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town is the second largest township in New York State and has a total area of 104.9 square miles (271.6 km²), of which, 101.7 square miles (263.3 km²) of it is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) of it (3.04%) is water.
NY-17A
New York State Route 17
New York State Route 17 is a state highway that extends for through the Southern Tier and Downstate regions of New York in the United States...
and NY-94
New York State Route 94
New York State Route 94 is a state highway entirely within Orange County in southern New York. The western terminus is at the New York-New Jersey state line, where it continues as NJ 94 for another to Columbia, New Jersey. Its eastern terminus is located at U.S. Route 9W in New Windsor....
are regional state highways.
Warwick is also home to Warwick Municipal Airport
Warwick Municipal Airport
Warwick Municipal Airport is a public-use airport located three miles northeast of the central business district of Warwick, a town in Orange County, New York, United States. This general aviation airport is publicly owned by Town of Warwick...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 30,764 people, 10,868 households, and 7,955 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 302.6 people per square mile (116.8/km²). There were 11,818 housing units at an average density of 116.2 per square mile (44.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.06% White, 4.51% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.31% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.60% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.47% of the population.
There were 10,868 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
Education
The Warwick Valley Central School District serves as the public school system for Warwick residents. Although it doesn't serve all of residents in the town Warwick; some residents in Chester, Greenwood Lake, Florida, and so on have their own school systems.The WVCSD consists of three elementary schools (Kings Elementary, Park Avenue Elementary, and Sanfordville Elementary), a middle school, and Warwick Valley High School. Warwick Valley High School is a relatively large school. The elementary school Pine Island Elementary was recently closed down.
Festivals
Since its first appearance in 1989, ApplefestApplefest
Applefest is a yearly village-wide food, entertainment and crafts fair, taking place in several towns in Canada, the United States and England.-Brighton, Ontario:...
has been selected as one of the top ten festivals in the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association attracting up to 35,000 people each year. It features food and artisan vendors, games and rides, and live music. Each year, Applefest is held on the first Sunday in October.
In addition to the Applefest, Warwick is the home to the Warwick Valley Jazz Festival, created by jazz drummer Steve Rubin. The first annual Jazz Festival was held 26-29 August 2010.
Villages
- WarwickWarwick (village), New YorkWarwick is a village in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 6,412 at the 2000 census. The 2010 census population was 6,731...
– The Village of Warwick, located by the junction of NY-94 and NY-17A. - FloridaFlorida, Orange County, New YorkFlorida is a village in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 2,757 at the 2007 census estimates. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined...
– Village of Florida, It is located on NY-17A. - Greenwood LakeGreenwood Lake, New YorkGreenwood Lake is a village in Orange County, New York, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the village population was 3,411. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New...
– The Village of Greenwood Lake, located on NY-17A at the north end of Greenwood Lake.
Hamlets
- Amity – Located between Edenville and Pine Island near the New JerseyNew JerseyNew Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
state line. It is served by the Amity Station of the Pine Island Fire Department and is the site of the Amity Presbyterian Church, which was first opened in 1796. Amity is also home to the Crystal Inn, a famous restaurant and bar located on Amity Road, which opened in 1965. - BellvaleBellvale, New YorkBellvale is a wooded hamlet in the town of Warwick in Orange County, New York, United States. Situated in the morning shadow of Bearfort Ridge along New York State Route 17A, Bellvale was the site of an iron forge destroyed by British Army soldiers in 1750; many of its homes and other structures...
– A hamlet on NY-17A between Warwick village and Greenwood Lake. - Big Island – A hamlet near the north town line. Geographically part of the Town of Goshen, NY.
- Durland – A hamlet northeast of Warwick village and west of Wickham Lake.
- Edenville – A hamlet in the western part of Warwick, on Pine Island Turnpike, just off County Road 1.
- Lakeville – Located at the south end of Sterling Lake.
- Liberty Corners – A hamlet on County Road 88, near the New Jersey state line in the southwest part of Warwick.
- Little York – A hamlet east of Pine Island.
- New Milford – A hamlet near the New Jersey state line on NY-94.
- Newport – A hamlet south of Pine Island.
- Pine IslandPine Island, New YorkPine Island is a hamlet in the town of Warwick in Orange County, New York, United States. It is the largest community in the Black Dirt Region, which is famous for the "black dirt onions." Pine Island is also home to the annual Onion Festival, celebrating the fact that nearly 30% of all the onions...
– Pine Island is at the junction of County Roads 1 (Pine Island Turnpike), 6 (Pulaski Highway), and 26 (Glenwood Road) near the northwest town line. It is the commercial center of the Black Dirt Region and is home to the Polish Legion of American Veterans, the Pine Island Firehouse and Ambulance Corps, as well as many stores, and the Scenic Farms Golf Course and driving range. - Hoopstick – Just north of Pine Island in the Black Dirt on Pulaski Highway, historically the home of 19th century barrel hoop makers.
- Black Walnut Hill – North of Hoopstick on Pulaski Highway.
- Snufftown – A hamlet north of Pine Island near the town line; historically considered the "Snufftown section of the Village of Florida", it is last settlement in the Florida Union free school district. Named for the habit of the early 20th century farmers who relaxed on the front porch of one of the earliest homesteads, drinking beer, and chewing snuff.
- Quaker Creek – South of Snufftown on Pulaski Highway, directly on the boarder with the Town of Goshen. Home of the famous Quaker Creek Store.
- Wisner – A hamlet northeast of Warwick village.
Other locations
- Cascade Lake – A small lake in the hills on the southern part of town.
- Glenmere LakeGlenmere LakeGlenmere Lake is a colonial mill pond or reservoir located in Orange County, New York, USA. It is New York State's largest and virtually last habitat of the Northern Cricket Frog , listed as endangered by the...
– A reservoir that hosts New York's last population of the endangered Northern Cricket Frog. - Greenwood LakeGreenwood LakeGreenwood Lake is an interstate lake approximately seven miles long, straddling the border of New Jersey and New York. It is located in West Milford, New Jersey and Greenwood Lake, New York ....
– A lake on the border of New York and New Jersey. - Mount Adam – A granite and shale mount directly on the boarder of the Black Dirt, near the northern town line and directly southwest of Mount Eve.
- Mount Eve – A granite and shale mount, 1/4 mile south of Snufftown and northeast of Mount Adam.
- Pochuck Neck – A location near the west town line between Liberty Corners and Pine Island.
- Sterling Lake – A lake in the eastern part of the town.
- Wallkill River National Wildlife RefugeWallkill River National Wildlife RefugeWallkill River National Wildlife Refuge is part of the National Wildlife Refuge system.Established in 1990 by Public Law 101-593, the refuge straddles of the Wallkill River at and just south of the New York-New Jersey border. Most of the refuge is in Sussex County, New Jersey, with the remainder...
– The northernmost part of the refuge. - Wickham Lake – A small lake near the north town line.
See also
- In & OutIn & OutIn & Out is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Oz and starring Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Matt Dillon, Tom Selleck, Debbie Reynolds, Bob Newhart, and Wilford Brimley. The screenplay was written by screenwriter Paul Rudnick...
movie - Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
- Earth SongEarth Song"Earth Song" is the third single from Michael Jackson's album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. It is the fifth song on the second disc of the album. It is a ballad that incorporates elements of blues, gospel and opera. Jackson had a long-standing history of releasing socially conscious...
music video - Sterling Forest State ParkSterling Forest State ParkSterling Forest State Park is a 17,953 acre park located in the Ramapo Mountains in Orange County, New York established in 1998; it is among the larger additions to the New York state park system in the last 50 years...