Westchester County, County in New York, United States
Westchester County stretches between the Hudson River and Connecticut, encompassing 1,295 square kilometers with diverse landscapes of forests, lakes, and urban centers.
The Dutch West India Company facilitated European settlement in the 1620s, following explorations by Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524 and Henry Hudson in 1609.
The county maintains numerous international educational institutions, including the French American School of New York, serving students from over 50 different nationalities.
The Metro-North Railroad connects Westchester County to Manhattan with multiple stations, providing regular service for commuters throughout the day and evening hours.
The Bailey landmark in Mountain Lakes Park marks the highest elevation point of Westchester County at 300 meters above sea level.
Location: New York
Inception: November 1, 1683
Capital city: White Plains
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Shares border with: Putnam County, Fairfield County, Bergen County, Rockland County, Nassau County, Bronx County, Orange County, Western Connecticut Planning Region
Website: http://westchestergov.com
GPS coordinates: 41.15000,-73.77500
Latest update: May 29, 2025 20:12
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