Dutchess County, County in Hudson Valley, New York, United States.
Dutchess County spans 825 square miles between the Hudson River and Connecticut border, featuring Brace Mountain at 2,311 feet elevation.
Established in 1683 as one of New York's first twelve counties, the region was named after Mary of Modena, Duchess of York.
The county preserves Native American Wappinger heritage through historical sites and maintains Dutch, German, and English colonial influences in its architecture.
Metro-North Railroad connects residents to New York City, while Interstate 84 and the Taconic State Parkway provide efficient road transportation.
The Wappinger Creek extends 41.7 miles through the county, creating a watershed area of 211 square miles.
Location: New York
Inception: 1683
Capital city: Poughkeepsie
Shares border with: Columbia County, Putnam County, Fairfield County, Litchfield County, Orange County, Ulster County, Berkshire County, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Northwest Hills Planning Region
Website: http://co.dutchess.ny.us
GPS coordinates: 41.76000,-73.75000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:44
Walkway over the Hudson
17.1 km
Wonder Lake State Park
30.7 km
Breakneck Ridge
37.7 km
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
15.3 km
Hudson River State Hospital
15.1 km
Newburgh–Beacon Bridge
33.6 km
The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
25.3 km
Mid-Hudson Bridge
17.5 km
Top Cottage
11.5 km
Chuang Yen Monastery
30.8 km
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
25.2 km
Rokeby
29.2 km
Hudson Highlands State Park
37.8 km
Kingston–Rhinecliff Bridge
29.2 km
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
18.4 km
Mid-Hudson Civic Center
16.1 km
Wyndcliffe
21.1 km
Hudson Valley Rail Trail
18.7 km
Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
32.7 km
The Chance
15.8 km
Wilderstein
21.8 km
Dia Beacon
34.8 km
Col. Oliver Hazard Payne Estate
18.2 km
Innisfree Garden
186 m
Montgomery Place
31.6 km
Thompson Pond
23.2 km
Bull's Bridge
22.1 km
Bull Hill
39.5 kmReviews
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