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Newburgh, New York

Newburgh
City
Downtown Newburgh from Beacon.jpg
Downtown Newburgh from Beacon,
across the Hudson River
Seal
Country United States
State New York
Region Hudson Valley
County Orange
Landmark Washington's Headquarters
State Historic Site
River Hudson
Coordinates 41°31′11″N 74°1′17″W / 41.51972°N 74.02139°W / 41.51972; -74.02139Coordinates: 41°31′11″N 74°1′17″W / 41.51972°N 74.02139°W / 41.51972; -74.02139
Highest point S city line on Snake Hill
 - elevation 660 ft (201 m)
 - coordinates 41°29′23″N 74°2′29″W / 41.48972°N 74.04139°W / 41.48972; -74.04139
Lowest point Sea level along river
Area 4.8 sq mi (12 km2)
 - land 3.8 sq mi (10 km2)
 - water 1 sq mi (3 km2)
Population 28,866 (2010)
Density 7,436.5/sq mi (2,871/km2)
Settled 1709
 - Incorporated as village 1800
 - Incorporated as city 1865
Government Council-manager
 - location City Hall
 - elevation 80 ft (24 m)
 - coordinates 41°29′58″N 74°0′35″W / 41.49944°N 74.00972°W / 41.49944; -74.00972
Mayor Judy Kennedy (D)
City manager Michael G. Claravino
Timezone Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)
 - summer (DST) Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
ZIP Code 12550
Area code 845
Exchanges 561–569
FIPS code 36-50034
GNIS feature ID 0958498
Orange County New York incorporated and unincorporated areas Newburgh (city) highlighted.svg
Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
Website: http://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/

Newburgh /ˈnbərɡ/ is a city located in Orange County, New York, United States, 60 miles (97 km) north of New York City, and 90 miles (140 km) south of Albany, on the Hudson River. Newburgh is a part of the New York metropolitan area. The Newburgh area was first settled in the early 18th century by the Germans and British. During the American Revolution, Newburgh served as the headquarters of the Continental Army. Prior to its chartering in 1865, the city of Newburgh was part of the town of Newburgh; the town now borders the city to the north and west. East of the city is the Hudson River; the city of Beacon, New York across the river, and connected to Newburgh via the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge. The entire southern boundary of the city is with the town of New Windsor. Most of this boundary is formed by Quassaick Creek. In May 2016, the city requested help for its PFOS contaminated water supply under Superfund.

At the time of European contact the area of Newburgh was occupied by the Waoranek, a branch of the Lenape. The area that became Newburgh was first explored by Europeans when Henry Hudson stopped by during his 1609 expedition up the river that now bears his name. His navigator, Robert Juet, is said to have called the site "a pleasant place to build a town", although some later historians believe he may actually have been referring to the area where Cornwall-on-Hudson now stands.


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