Ossining, NY
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Ossining is located in the western part of Westchester County, NY and borders the Hudson River. The Town of Ossining consists of the Unincorporated Area, the Village of Ossining and the Village of Briarcliff Manor. The village of Briarcliff is east of the village of Ossining and includes the hamlet of Scarborough. The Town of Ossining is approximately 30 miles north of New York City.
Ossining prides itself on its rich history, quality of life, and ethnic diversity. As of October 31, 2006 - there were 139 real estate listings in the Westchester/Putnam MLS for Ossining, ranging in asking price from $199,000 for a 4 bedroom, 1 bath home "fixer upper" on .1 acre to $1,695,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 11+ acres.
History
In 1685 Frederick Philipse purchased land from the Native American Sint Sincks, which would eventually become the Town of Ossining. The area constituted part of the Manor of Philipsburg but these lands were confiscated by New York State in 1779 because the last Lord of the Manor, Colonel Frederick Philipse, was a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War. Many of the former tenants of the land bought their farms from the state.
The Town of Ossining was carved out of the Town of Mount Pleasant in 1845. The name comes from the Indian word for “a place of stones.” The town is comprised of the villages of Ossining and Briarcliff Manor, as well as an unincorporated area. In 1813 the Village of Sing Sing, now Ossining, became the first incorporated village in Westchester County. In 1901, local officials changed the name of the village to Ossining to avoid confusing goods made in the village with products produced in the Sing Sing prison that were at that time allowed to be sold on the open market.
Due to the history of the village, a number of Ossining structures are on the National Register of Historic Places, and the downtown shopping area has been deemed eligible for listing.
Public Schools
The Ossining Union Free School District contains five schools, including 3 elementary, 1 middle and 1 high school. There are several private schools in the area that serve residents of Ossining, as well.
Recreation & Culture
The Old Croton Aqueduct is a strong feature in the community, allowing hikers to traverse the entire municipality, catching views of remarkable old houses, the famed "double arch," or pause for a great meal at one of the outstanding restaurants - or visit the Farmers' Market on Summer and Fall Saturday mornings. Ossining is the only place where visitors may actually enter the aqueduct, through the Weir Chamber, used to spill off waste water during floods.
Houses of Worship
Religious congregations in Ossining include Church of Saint Ann, St. Paul's On-the-Hill (Episcopal) and Trinity Episcopal Church.
Official Village of Ossining website
Official Town of Ossining website
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