Hudson River Regions

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Local Government

Warwick Chamber of Commerce

Located fifty-five miles from New York City, The Town of Warwick has a distinctly rural character with rolling hills and farmland dotted with red barns and gracious old farmhouses. The Town of Warwick spans 104 square miles and includes three villages (Florida, Greenwood Lake, and Warwick) and five hamlets (Amity, Bellvale, Edenville, New Milford and Pine Island). Each contributes to the Town's unique quality.

History / Historic Places

The Town of Warwick was formed by act of the State Legislature on March 7, 1788. The inhabitants of the Town met on the first Tuesday in April 1789, to elect the first Supervisor, Town Clerk, Constables and Overseers of the Poor. It was resolved at that first meeting that the sum of 100 pounds should be raised for the benefit of the poor and 20 pounds for contingent expenses.

Patrick F. Egan designed the Seal of the Town of Warwick and it was officially adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Warwick on October 18, 1971. The Town of Warwick was incorporated in 1789. Spanning 104 square miles, it is the largest Town in Orange County.

The Town of Warwick retained its original boundaries until 1845, when the northeast corner was cut off to become a portion of the newly-formed Town of Chester. It is still one of the largest towns in area in New York State.

The name "Warwick" was first applied before 1719 to a farm of thousands of acres covering much of this area; and the designation become so well-known that it was natural to give it to the town when it was created and also to the village which grew up around the crossroads near the center of the town.

There are now three incorporated villages – Warwick (1867), Greenwood Lake (1924) and Florida (1946) – within the boundaries of the Town of Warwick.

Warwick Historical Society

26 Church St

PO Box 353

Warwick, NY 10990

845-986-4833

Acariah Ketcham House

Warwick Historical Society

26 Church St

PO Box 353

Warwick, NY 10990

845-986-4833

1810 HOUSE

WARWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

80 MAIN STREET

PO BOX 353

WARWICK, NY 10990

(845) 986-3236

OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST MEETING HOUSE

HIGH STREET

WARWICK, NY 10990

(845) 986-4833 or

(845) 986-5816

SHINGLE HOUSE

WARWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PO BOX 353

WARWICK, NY 10990

(845) 986-4833

THE BARN

WARWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PO BOX 353

WARWICK, NY 10990

(845) 986-4833

Maps of the Warwick Valley and Its History

Historic Maps

Warwick Valley History, Warwick, NY

Albert Wisner Public Library

Albert Wisner Public Library Homepage

2 Colonial Avenue

Warwick, NY 10990

845-986-1047

VILLAGE OF WARWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PO BOX 369

WARWICK, NY 10990

(845) 986-5816

FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY VILLAGE HALL

P.O. BOX 97

FLORIDA, NY 10921

(845) 651-7466

GREENWOOD LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WATERSTONE ROAD

GREENWOOD LAKE, NY 10925

(845) 856-5064

Points of Interest

Warwick area map by Google

Warwick street map by Google

The village was incorporated in 1867. It was originally a major passenger railroad stop, but in the latter half of the 20th century, all passenger traffic (except for the occasional joyride) has been discontinued and has been replaced entirely by freight. Many of the large colonial houses which were built when the village began have now been converted to bed and breakfasts, with one being turned into a bank and another turned into an antique museum. During the American War for Independence, British General Burgoyne and his army camped on the outskirts of the village. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Spring is heralded by the opening of the bustling of both the Warwick and Greenwood Lake Farmers' Markets openings in May.

Newspapers:

Warwick Advertiser

Warwick Dispatch

Times Herald Record

Public Libraries:

Albert Wisner Public Library

Florida Public Library

Greenwood Lake Public Library

Public Parks:

Airport Park

Airport Road off Kings Highway Opposite Wickham Village

Open Dawn to Dusk

Playground Area, Baseball Diamond

Cascade Park

Cascade Lake Road

Open Dawn to Dusk

Passive enjoyment of natural environment Fishing Picnicking Cross Country Skiing Hiking Horseback Riding Bicylcing

Pine Island

Intersection of Kay Road and Treasure Lane

Open Dawn to Dusk

Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Playground Area 2, Tennis Courts, Fitness Stations

Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park

Greenwood Lake

Town Beach

end of Windermere Avenue

Restrooms Supervised swimming area

Town Beach

Greenwood Lake

East Shore Beach, Gamache Lane

One Pavilion (8-10 benches), Playground Equipment, Swimming area - 500 feet of Shoreline, Volleyball Court

Warwick Town Park

Union Corners Road

Open 9am - 9pm

2 Pavilions (total of 30 benches) 18 hole Disc Golf Course 2 Baseball Diamonds Soccer Fields Playground Equipment

St. Anthony Community Hospital

Bon Secours Health System

15 Maple Ave

Warwick, NY 10990

(845) 986-2276

St. Anthony Community Hospital is a non-profit, 73-bed hospital.

Warwick Center for the Arts

64 Wheeler Ave

Warwick, NY 10990

845-986-2466

Description:: Dancer's Studio, Theater, WBT, Arts

Warwick Municipal Airport (KN72)

41 Airport Rd

Warwick, NY 10990

845-987-1320

845-986-9544

This airport is open to the public. This general aviation airport is publicly owned by Town of Warwick. It has been in operation since 1946.

Warwick Valley PC Users Group (WVPCUG)

P.O. Box 1085

Warwick, NY 10990

(845) 987-1995

The Warwick Valley PC Users Group (WVPCUG) is a nonprofit, educational organization for individuals interested in learning about computers and exchanging information with others with the same interest.

Near by Hotel /Motels

APPALACHIAN MOTEL

367 Rte 94

Vernon, NJ, 07462

Phone: (973)764-6070

COMFORT INN & SUITES

20 Hatfield Lane

Goshen, NY, 10924

Phone: (845) 291-1282

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

24 Crystal Run Crossing

Middletown, NY, 10941

Phone: (845)695-0606

HAMPTON INN

20 Crystal Run Crossing

Middletown, NY, 10941

Phone: (845) 344-3400

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

2 Bryle Place

Chester, NY, 10918

Phone: (845) 469-3000