Mabbettsville, New York
Hamlet in New York, United States
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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.
Mabbettsville, New York | |
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map from the New illustrated atlas of Dutchess County, New York, published by H.L. Kochersperger in 1876 | |
  Mabbettsville, New York Location within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates: 41°47′33″N 73°39′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Town | Washington |
| Named after | James Mabbett |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Former name | Flikentown |
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]
History
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]
