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Mahopac

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The Town of Mahopac

Mahopac is a small town located in Putnam County, New York. Wedged in between Interstate 684 and the Taconic State Parkway, Mahopac offers a quiet, wooded, suburban town with a beautiful lake. Mahopac itself is considered a hamlet of it's neighboring town of Carmel. Anyone who grew up in either Mahopac or Carmel will tell you, they are not the same! They do however, share a rich history dating back to the pre-Revolutionary War days.

A basic overview of Mahopac

Mahopac, New York, is a hamlet in the Town of Carmel in Putnam County, New York. An exurb of New York City some 47 miles (76 km) to the south, Mahopac is located on US Route 6 on the County's southern central border with Westchester County. As of the 2000 census, the population was 8,478.

Originally inhabited by the Wappinger Native Americans, an Algonquin tribe, the hamlet's land was patented in 1697 by Adolphus Philipse, son of a wealthy Anglo-Dutch gentryman. During the French and Indian War Wappingers throughout Putnam County traveled north to Massachusetts to fight for the British.

- Wikipedia

Historical Sites of Mahopac

Historical Sites and Landmarks in and around Mahopac

Revolutionary War SoldiersSybil Ludington Statue
Carmel New York by the Water

Sybil Ludington rode "Star" her horse over 40 miles in the dark through dangerous roads and pathways filled with thieves and men at arms. Let's not forget that she was only 16 years old at the time. Her courage allowed the militia to assemble quick and thus, able to fend off the British.



Revolutionary War Graves
Carmel and Mahopac, New York

The Carmel town historian by the name of Allen Warnecke, gives tours of historic grave-sites and cemeteries which include many Revolutionary War soldiers including Patriot spy Enoch Crosby.



Thompson House
Mahopac, New York

Started as a hat factory, then, a boarding house in 1851. It was, rebuilt to hold 400 guests after, a fire in 1869. Emerson Clark, improved Hotel Mahopac in 1883.



Carver Bridge
Carmel, New York

Carver Bridge was built in honor of Timothy Carver (the first Town of Carmel supervisor) in 1824 after he had drowned. The bridge itself is now considered to be under 50ft of water, about half a mile from where it originally stood in the 1800s.

A Statistical View of Mahopac

Population and Housing

Please note, the following information may not be 100% accurate

The population of 10541 is 27,766.

That's #3438 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

91% of the population is white, which is 17 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 10541 is $78,285, which is $48,587 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $232,000. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 195% from the typical value.

Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of NY is 36.8.

Stats about: Mahopac, NY

Population: 27,766
Number of Households: 8,955
Average House Value: $232,000
Average Income per Household: $78,285

Population Breakdown:

Population Chart
A board game... about Mahopac!

The Game of Mahopac 

Town Rivalry

An on-going debate of Mahopacians and Carmel folk. Which is better? Mahopac is a hamlet of Carmel but operates as it's own town with it's own shops, schools, libraries, and culture.

Mahopac VS Carmel

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I like Mahopac!

I like Carmel!

 

Let's Hear You!

A word from true Mahopacians

Anyone who grew up in or currently lives in Mahopac should participate in this. Let's hear your favorite place in the town of Mahopac (both pre-existing and still-existing locations/businesses are permitted) - if your favorite place is already on the list, give it a nudge up!

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Vote Up
Vote Down

Ariano's Trattoria

Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta on RT 6 more...1 point

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Vote Up
Vote Down

Iron Butterfly

Tattoos and Piercings by Chuck! more...0 points

Mahopac Shoutout!

Are you from Mahopac?

Give a shout out if you are from or have ever been to Mahopac, New York!

  • CashDan_com May 18, 2011 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    On the bright side. The folks over at Sparkles were an absolute pleasure to do business with.

    John and his daughter created a design with me in less than an hour. My shirts were printed and ready for pick up in 4 days.

    The service there was fantastic and delivered with a smile!!!
  • CASHDAN May 15, 2011 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    Great Lens.

    Sorry to dump this here but I did business with Xpress Printing and they were not nice people.

    http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/crs/2382772652.html
  • derek May 18, 2011 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    I as well did work with xpress and they were perfect. There friendly attitudes and quality work were above and beyond. Sorry you didnt feel that way.
  • CASHDAN May 18, 2011 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    It took them more than 3 weeks to print a simple business card so I finally cancelled the order. Every time I asked why it was taking so long they told me how "busy" they were.

    On top of that the woman who owns the place was simply rude.
  • CASHDAN Jun 13, 2011 @ 6:40 am | delete
    Hi Derek,

    Just wanted to drop you a line.
    As you had no idea who I was, you had no reason to believe me about Xpress Printing's bad service and attitude towards customers.

    As you can now see - The Better Business Bureau Agrees - Xpress Printing gets an F:

    http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-reviews/printing-brokers/xpress-printing-in-mahopac-ny-125818/?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4dee0231a37a696a%2C0

    If you ever go back in there perhaps you could ask them about their poor rating by the BBB.
  • CashDan_com Jun 13, 2011 @ 6:46 am | delete
    Derek,

    Since you don't know me, you had no reason to believe me when I complained about the bad service and attitude at Xpress Printing in Mohopac.

    I now have a credible source that agrees.

    The Better Business Bureau has investigated this business and given them an F.

    http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-reviews/printing-brokers/xpress-printing-in-mahopac-ny-125818/?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4dee0231a37a696a%2C0

    Perhaps the next time you are in there you could ask them about their poor rating.
  • Dustbunnyodoom Feb 14, 2011 @ 9:37 am | delete
    I love your lens. Thanks for making it!
  • Sylvestermouse Feb 1, 2011 @ 7:36 am | delete
    I have never even had the opportunity to visit Mahopac, but it sounds like a wonderful place to grow up, with a lot of really interesting history.
  • dawnperkins Jan 30, 2011 @ 8:41 pm | delete
    nope but i would love to go to New York :)
  • Tipi Jan 30, 2011 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    Quiet, wooded, small and great history. Sounds like a pleasant place to visit!
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