Pleasantville

Pleasantville is a residential community in Westchester County with a village center where shops and restaurants operate alongside residential neighborhoods. The layout combines downtown commerce with tree-lined streets and homes spread throughout the area.

French Huguenot Isaac See founded the first European settlement in 1695 under Dutch landowner Frederick Philipse's jurisdiction. This early settlement shaped what would eventually become the residential community known today.

The Jacob Burns Film Center brings people together for independent films and conversations with filmmakers throughout the year. This venue shapes how the community experiences art and cinema.

The village connects directly to New York City through Metro-North Railroad, making it easy to reach by train from Manhattan. This transit link means you can visit without needing a car if you prefer.

A royal wedding took place here between Estelle Bernadotte and Count Folke Bernadotte, making it the only known location in the United States where such an event occurred. This distinctive moment in royal history connects the village to European nobility.

Location: Westchester County

Inception: 1695

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

GPS coordinates: 41.13640,-73.78750

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:50