Tuckahoe, Village in Westchester County, United States
Tuckahoe is a village in Westchester County that stretches along the Bronx River roughly sixteen miles north of Manhattan. The area covers about 0.6 square miles and functions today as a residential community with local governance.
The discovery of marble deposits near the Bronx River around 1812 transformed the settlement from a rural area into an industrial center. This marble production shaped the community's economic development and infrastructure for many decades.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception displays local craftsmanship using marble sourced from nearby quarries, shaping the village's character. The place maintained its village feel despite industrial growth defining its development.
The place is accessible via local roads and offers basic services for residents and visitors. The village office on Main Street serves as the main point for questions about local matters and administrative needs.
The name comes from a Native American language and refers to edible root bulbs that once grew in the region. These plants were an important food source for early settlers and gave the place its name.
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