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Introduction to West Point, New York
West Point, New York is 26 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 45 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Orange county. The population of the town is 7,138.
West Point History
West Point, which was a fortified site during the Revolutionary War, was controlled by a garrison of Continental soldiers throughout the war. The United States Military Academy was formed in West Point in 1802, and in 1937, the West Point Bullion Depository was created. In 1988, the Depository was renamed as the West Point Mint. West Point is often referred to simply as ‘The Point’.
West Point and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In West Point
Visitors to West Point may visit several parks such as The Parade, Michie Stadium, and Mohansic State Park. Chapels located in West Point include Old Cadet Chapel, Jewish Chapel, Catholic Chapel, and Cadet Chapel. Mine Lake and Popolopen Lake are also nice places to visit on a quiet evening. Opportunities to play golf are available at West Point Golf Course. Constitution Island, located across the Hudson River, has great historical significance. The Constitution Marsh Sanctuary has interesting specimens of the areas flora and fauna.
West Point Transportation
Stewart International airport is near West Point.
West Point Higher Education
Colleges nearby include Rockland Community College, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Marist College, and Pace University-Pleasantville Briarcliff.
West Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
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Light House Point (U.S. Military Academy) c1901.
Flirtation Walk and lighthouse (United States Military Academy, West Point) c1905.
West Shore station between 1890 and 1910
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