Lincolndale, New York is a hamlet located within the town of Somers in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is part of the New York metropolitan area.
Geography
- Location: Situated in the northern part of Westchester County, Lincolndale lies near the Croton River watershed.
- Coordinates: Approximately 41.24° N latitude, 73.78° W longitude.
- ZIP Code: 10520 (shared with the broader Somers area).
- Area Code: 914.
Administrative Status
- Lincolndale is an unincorporated community; it does not have its own municipal government and is governed as part of the town of Somers.
- The hamlet is recognized by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and appears on official topographic maps.
History
- The name “Lincolndale” likely derives from a combination of “Lincoln,” referencing President Abraham Lincoln, and the suffix “-dale,” meaning a valley or lowland.
- Historical records indicate the area developed as a rural residential community in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with agriculture and small‑scale industry. Detailed historical narratives specific to Lincolndale are limited in major encyclopedic sources.
Transportation
- Road access is primarily via local county and town roads connecting to larger state routes, such as New York State Route 118.
- The nearest Metro‑North Railroad stations are located in the neighboring hamlets of Katonah and White Plains, providing commuter service to New York City. There is no active passenger rail station within Lincolndale itself.
Education
- Public education for residents of Lincolndale is administered by the Somers Central School District, which serves the entire town of Somers.
Demographics
- As a hamlet, Lincolndale is not separately enumerated in the U.S. Census; demographic data are aggregated at the town level for Somers. Specific population figures for Lincolndale are therefore unavailable in major census publications.
Notable Features
- The hamlet is characterized by a mix of residential properties, small farms, and wooded areas typical of Westchester County’s suburban‑rural landscape.
References
- United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geographic Names Information System: “Lincolndale, New York.”
- Town of Somers, Westchester County official publications.
- New York State Department of Transportation maps.
No additional encyclopedic entries specific to Lincolndale, New York, are presently available beyond the geographic and administrative details provided.
