27-564: Crow Hill , also known as Charles Whiting Residence, is a historic home located at Kinderhook in Columbia County, New York . It was built in 1839 and is a 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story, nearly square and symmetrical, wood-frame dwelling with clapboard siding in the Greek Revival style. It has a hipped roof with cupola centered over the main hall. It was framed with recycled parts of old barns and perhaps earlier homes. Also on
54-595: A Santa travels throughout the village, personally visiting every child under age ten. Valatie is located in the center of the Town of Kinderhook in northern Columbia County. It is part of the Hudson Valley region of New York State. It is 21 miles (34 km) south of Albany, the state capital, and 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Hudson . According to the United States Census Bureau ,
81-901: A branch of the Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. The Olde Kinderhook Fair, also called the Kindercrafters Fair, is an annual arts and crafts fair held in the Kinderhook Village Square and sponsored by the Kinderhook Business and Professional Association. Other activities are often scheduled for the fair day, such as the Kinderhook Memorial Library Book Sale, free tours of the James Vanderpoel House, and live music. The 42nd fair
108-403: A mill on the river and was known as the "child of luxury" ("Kind van Weelde"). Kinderhook was settled before 1651 and established as a town in 1788 from a previously created district (1772), but lost substantial territory to form part of the town of Chatham in 1775. Kinderhook was one of the original towns of Columbia County. More of Kinderhook was lost to form the town of Ghent in 1818 and
135-543: Is an important stream in the town, flowing southwest toward tidal Stockport Creek , an arm of the Hudson River . U.S. Route 9 and New York State Route 9H pass through the town. President Martin Van Buren 's retirement home, Lindenwald , is in the town of Kinderhook. The Dutch Colonial Luykas Van Alen House , a National Historic Landmark (c.1737), is thought to be author Washington Irving 's inspiration for
162-639: Is headquartered in the town, with four historic properties, including the 1737 Luykas Van Alen House , the 1850 Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse, the c1819 James Vanderpoel 'House of History', and the 1915 CCHS Museum & Library building. The Historical Society also owns and exhibits a permanent collection consisting of important and unique genealogical materials, archives, paintings, textiles, furniture and decorative arts relating to Columbia County's culture and heritage. The James Vanderpoel House, known as "The House of History", on Broad Street in Kinderhook village
189-567: The Hudson River and named the location "Kinderhoek". Kinderhook signifies in the Dutch tongue "the children's corner", and is supposed to have been applied to this locality, in 1609, on account of the many Indian children who had assembled on one of the bluffs along the river to see his strange vessel (the Half Moon ) sailing upstream. Hudson had mixed dealing with the local Mohican natives, ranging from peaceful trade to minor skirmishes . As
216-677: The Ichabod Crane High School , Santa Claus riding in a sleigh, and marchers from the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and the Valatie Free Library. Elves and marionettes march along with the vintage and new vehicles. The First Presbyterian Church , Wild's Mill Complex , and Nathan Wild House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The Valatie Free Library was begun in 1928 as
243-540: The "Van Tassel family" farm in his classic story " The Legend of Sleepy Hollow ", as Irving — a friend of Van Buren — was a frequent visitor and sometime resident to the area. The 19th-century rural Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse , named for the Washington Irving character patterned after Kinderhook schoolteacher, Jesse Merwin , is adjacent to the Van Alen House. The Columbia County Historical Society
270-454: The 2010 census, the total population of Valatie was 1,819. The population density was 1,388.3 inhabitants per square mile (536.0/km ). There were 627 housing units at an average density of 508.4 per square mile (196.3/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 93.84% White , 2.14% Native American , 1.37% African American , 0.49% Asian , 0.35% from other races , and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.23% of
297-439: The Dutch attempted to colonize the area, further warfare broke out with the natives. Another version says that a Swede named Scherb, living in the forks of an Indian trail in the present town of Stuyvesant , had such a numerous family of children that the name of Kinderhook was used by the Dutch traders to designate that locality. A third theory about the town's name derives from a settler, named Franz Pietersz Clauw, who operated
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#1732780013180324-424: The Town of Kinderhook government website maintains current information on other town officials and governing bodies. Valatie, New York Valatie ( / v ə ˈ l eɪ ʃ ə / ; və- LAY -shə ) is a village with several waterfalls in Columbia County , New York , United States. The population was 1,785 at the 2020 census. The village is at the center of the town of Kinderhook on US 9 . Valatie
351-424: The age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09. In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under
378-402: The age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.6 males. A WinterWalk parade and festival is hosted annually in mid-December. The parade includes fire trucks and rescue vehicles, marching bands from
405-405: The average family size was 3.01. In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males. The median income for a household in the town
432-598: The name refers to a bend (or "corner") in the river where the children are. The eighth president of the United States , Martin Van Buren , was born in Kinderhook and retired to it. The town of Kinderhook contains two villages , one of which is also named Kinderhook ; the other is the village of Valatie . In addition, the town contains the hamlet of Niverville , next to Kinderhook Lake. In 1609 Henry Hudson sailed as far north as Kinderhook on his exploration of
459-409: The population. There were 3,165 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and
486-514: The population. Valatie's median household income was $ 60,365 in 2006-2010 and has grown by 36.03% since 2000. The income growth rate is higher than the state average rate of 24.79% and nearly twice the national average rate of 19.17%. The per capita income for the village was $ 16,650. About 7.94% of families and 8.68% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over. There were 584 households, out of which 36.8% had children under
513-475: The property is a 19th-century wood well house. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This article about a historic property or district in Columbia County , New York , that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places , is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kinderhook (town), New York Kinderhook is a town in the northern part of Columbia County, New York , United States. The population
540-419: The town of Stuyvesant in 1823. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 32.4 square miles (83.9 km ), of which 31.8 square miles (82.4 km ) is land and 0.62 square miles (1.6 km ), or 1.87%, is water, including Kinderhook Lake, Kinderhook Creek , and the waterfalls of Valatie . The northern town line is the border of Rensselaer County . Kinderhook Creek
567-617: The village has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.28 km ), of which 1.25 square miles (3.25 km ) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ), or 0.95%, is surface water. The village is located at the juncture of Valatie Kill with Kinderhook Creek , a tributary of the Hudson River. There are three waterfalls in the village, all along Main Street: Valatie Kill Falls/Wild's Falls, Little Falls Creek/Beaver Mill Falls, and Kinderhook Creek . As of
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#1732780013180594-506: Was $ 52,604, and the median income for a family was $ 61,074. Males had a median income of $ 41,386 versus $ 27,880 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 24,259. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. As of 2019, Timothy Ooms was the Town Supervisor; April Pinkowski Town Clerk. The "Town Department" section of
621-577: Was 8,330 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous municipality in Columbia County. The name of the town means "Children's Corner" in the language of the original Dutch settlers ( Kinderhoek ). The name "Kinderhook" has its root in the landing of Henry Hudson in the area around present-day Stuyvesant, where he was greeted by Native Americans with many children. With the Dutch kind meaning "child" and hoek meaning "corner", it could be that
648-610: Was built circa 1819 and is an important example of high-style Federal architecture that is owned and maintained by the Columbia County Historical Society . The Old Columbia Academy was an early Dutch school established on March 13, 1787. The school was renamed Kinderhook Academy on April 3, 1824. The former Martin Van Buren Public School, on Broad Street, now houses an international gallery of contemporary fine art, The School,
675-666: Was established in 1832. By the early 19th century there were nine cotton mills in Valatje operating on power derived from the famous waterfalls; the village was incorporated in 1856. With a bustling Main Street, Valatie was considered the center of commerce in northern Columbia County throughout the 19th century. The United States' first Santa Claus Club was founded in Valatie in 1946 by fifteen village veterans to provide holiday gifts for several critically ill children. Every Christmas Eve,
702-443: Was first named Pachaquack , meaning "cleared meadow", by the earliest Native American settlers—Algonquian Mohicans —who lived along the banks of Valatie's two waterways now referred to as Valatie Kill and Kinderhook Creek . Part of the original New Netherland , the first European settlers were the Dutch who settled Kinderhook around 1665, and named this area "Vaaltje", meaning "little falls". The first post office
729-614: Was held in June 2018. As of the census of 2000, there were 8,296 people, 3,165 households, and 2,247 families residing in the town. The population density was 260.6 inhabitants per square mile (100.6/km ). There were 3,434 housing units at an average density of 107.9 per square mile (41.7/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 97.31% White , 0.68% Black or African American , 0.23% Native American , 0.86% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.33% from other races , and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of
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