Millbrook, Rural village in Dutchess County, New York.
Millbrook is a village in Dutchess County, New York, covering roughly 2 square miles (5 square kilometers). Franklin Avenue runs through the center, lined with brick storefronts, Victorian homes, and family-run shops.
The village received its formal government in 1895, after the railroad arrived in the area. The Dutchess and Columbia Railroad had opened a station here in 1869, allowing the settlement to grow.
Franklin Avenue forms the social heart of daily life, with a pavilion hosting outdoor concerts and summer festivals. Residents gather here for markets and celebrations throughout the changing seasons.
Most visitors arrive via Poughkeepsie, roughly 14 miles (23 kilometers) south, which connects to the Metro-North rail line. Country roads wind through hills and farmland on the drive here, taking about half an hour.
The local high school operates a small zoo on its grounds, where students care for animals as part of their education. Few schools in the United States maintain such a facility on campus.
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