Carmel, New York
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The Town of Carmel is on the south border of the county. The town hall is in Mahopac.
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History
The town was first settled around 1740. Carmel was established from part of the Town of Kent (then known as Frederickstown) in 1795. In 1861, a small part of Carmel was taken to be added to the Town of Putnam Valley.Putnam County Courthouse
The Putnam County Courthouse is located on Gleneida Avenue in Carmel, New York, and is historic for several reasons. It was built in 1814 and the jail was added in 1855. There was one hanging in 1844 and it is today the second oldest working courthouse in New York State. Putnam County has plans in the works to construct a new courthouse, but the existing courthouse must be recognized for its historical significance. The structure is almost two hundred years old and is a sight to behold. The four main pillars represent classic architecture that is no longer used in modern construction. It is hoped that the building will be retained for sentimental value even after the new courthouse is constructed.
Carmel High School
Constructed in 1929, Carmel High School is located on Fair Street across the street from the post office in the heart of town. It is a stone's throw from both the County Courthouse and the County Jail. Carmel High School has had great sports rivalries with both Brewster High School and Mahopac High School.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 105.4 km² (40.7 mi²). 93.5 km² (36.1 mi²) of it is land and 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is water.. The total area is 11.26% water.The south town line is the border of Westchester County, New York.
Communities and locations in Carmel
- Baldwin Place -- A hamlet in the southwest corner of the town.
- Carmel -- The hamlet of Carmel is in the northeast corner of the town.
- Carmel Hills -- A hamlet south of Carmel village.
- Crafts --
- Field Corners --
- Hopkins Corners --
- Houseman Corners --
- Mahopac -- A hamlet where the town government is located.
- Mahopac Falls -- A hamlet in the southwest corner of the town.
- Mahopac Mines --
- Mahopac Point --
- McLaughlin Acres --
- Rock Hill Camp -- A location north of Mahopac.
- The Sedgewood Club -- (Previously the Carmel Country Club) A private community with golf and tennis facilities near the Hamlet of Carmel,
- Secor Corners -- A location north of Mahopac.
- Stillwater -- A hamlet in the southwest corner of the town.
- Tilly Foster -- A hamlet southeast of Carmel village near the east town line
- West Mahopac -- A hamlet near the west town line.
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