Jericho, Residential hamlet in Nassau County, New York
The hamlet spans 4.1 square miles of land with a population of 14,808 residents according to the 2020 census data.
Originally part of the Robert Williams Plantation in 1648, English Quaker families established the settlement seeking agricultural opportunities away from persecution.
The community maintains strong educational values with multiple schools in the Jericho Union Free School District serving diverse student populations.
The area connects to major Long Island transportation routes and sits 29 miles east of Midtown Manhattan, facilitating access to New York City.
Valentine Hicks's 1789 home contains a hidden staircase behind a linen closet panel, which served as an Underground Railroad station.
Location: Nassau County
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
GPS coordinates: 40.78670,-73.53670
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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