Dykemans, New York
Hamlet in Southeast, New York, United States
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Dykemans is a hamlet in the town of Southeast located in Putnam County, New York, United States.[1]
Dykemans, New York | |
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NY 312 at the Metro-North railroad crossing in Dykemas | |
 Interactive map of Dykemans, New York | |
| Coordinates: 41°26′3.34″N 73°37′6.46″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Putnam |
| Town | Southeast |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 10509 |
| Area codes | 845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 948896[1] |
History
The hamlet was named for the Dykeman family, who were early settlers and descendants of Capt. Joseph Dykeman.[2]: 453 Previously called Dykeman's Station, after the former railroad station, it was shortened to its current name. A variant spelling was also "Dykman's."
Dykeman's post office was established on March 19, 1851. Following a brief discontinuation of service, it was reestablished in 1887 and the apostrophe was removed in 1894. The post office was permanently discontinued in January of 1935.[3]
The "Baptist Church and Society of Dykeman's Station" was formed in 1867.[2]: 454 It would later be simplified to "Dykeman's Baptist Church and Society" in 1889.[4]
Geography
Dykemans is located north of Brewster Hill and south of Patterson, along NY 312 (Dykeman Road).
