Yorktown, New York Relocation Guide

Located about 20 miles north of White Plains and 35 miles north of New York, the town is made up of the five hamlets of Crompond, Jefferson Valley, Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak and Yorktown Heights.

Yorktown was originally settled by the Mohegan Indians. Hanover, as it was then known, was part of a land grant given to Stephanus Van Cortlandt in 1697. In 1788, it became known as Yorktown in honor of the successful battle waged in Yorktown Virginia.

From country estates to family neighborhoods, wooded hideaways to lakeside retreats - the diversity of Yorktown blends into a unified whole, offering an outlet for every taste and interest. Yorktown is one of the fastest growing residential communities in Northern Westchester. Although in large part the home of commuters to White Plains and New York City, many Yorktown residents work locally as well.

The most famous nearby attraction is West Point, which is located just across the Hudson River via the Bear Mountain Bridge. Drama enthusiasts will appreciate the fine theatre companies that perform regularly in Yorktown and Shrub Oak, as well as the renowned Paramount Theatre of the Arts in nearby Peekskill.

As for recreation, there are no fewer than seven local parks in the immediate area offering every imaginable sport and activity. Youth Soccer is extremely active in Yorktown, as is Little League, Scouting and Summer day camps are offered for the children and Shrub Oak has its own teen center.

For a community that is vibrant, dynamic, growing and changing, look no further than Yorktown. There is no other place like it in Westchester. Come and find out for yourself what makes this place so compelling, and why so many families have chosen Yorktown as their town.

Source: yorktownny.org

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