Dobbs Ferry

Dobbs Ferry is a settlement on the east bank of the Hudson River in Westchester County, New York State. The area stretches from the river inland with residential neighborhoods, parks and a small commercial center near the train station.

The settlement grew in the early 18th century around a ferry crossing that carried travelers over the Hudson. During the Revolutionary War the place served in 1781 as a gathering point for American and French troops on their way to Yorktown.

The name comes from the ferry crossing the Dobbs family ran in the 1700s. Today you see houses from different periods along the waterfront streets while locals gather in cafés or walk by the river.

The train station is centrally located and connects the place to Manhattan in about 45 minutes. The paths to the riverfront and through the residential areas are mostly flat and easy to walk.

Commander George Washington chose this shore in 1781 to unite his troops with the French allies before moving south together. Crossing the river was then a key logistical step in the campaign.

Location: Westchester County

Elevation above the sea: 64 m

Website: http://dobbsferry.com

GPS coordinates: 41.01278,-73.86611

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:45