Gardnertown, New York
Gardnertown is a community of 4,760 people in Orange County, New York.
Why visit Gardnertown
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Showtime Cinemas, Newburgh–Beacon Bridge, Balmville Cemetery and Belknap Stone House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Gardnertown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gardnertown
Gardnertown is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 4,542 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Gardnertown, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Newburgh–Beacon Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge between Dutchess and Orange Counties, New York, United States
Ritz Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.6 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Newburgh, New York, United States
Museums and landmarks21
Balmville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic cemetery in New York, United States
Belknap Stone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Bloomer–Dailey House and Balmville Tree
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house and landscape in Balmville, New York state, USA
Colden Mansion Ruins
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic ruins in New York, United States
Cosman Family Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic cemetery in New York, United States
David Crawford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Newburgh, New York, NRHP-listed
East End Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Newburgh, New York
Echo Lawn Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
James "Squire" Patton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
New Windsor, NY, listed on the NRHP in New York
Maple Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house
Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Newburgh, New York
New York State Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Armory in Newburgh, New York
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Downing Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in New York, United States of America, United States of America
Alogonquin Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Baseball field, playgrounds, wooded paths, streams and ponds, improved parking
Cronomer Hill Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Baseball fields, tennis courts, improved parking
Restaurants and cafes41
Flaming Grill & Buffet
Restaurant · Asian · 1.7 mi
1399 State Route 300, Newburgh
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Nelly Latin Restaurant at Newburgh
Restaurant · Latin American · 1.8 mi
60 North Plank Road, Newburgh
09:00-21:00
29 more on the map.
History
Gardnertown is named after the Silas Gardner family, whose home is still standing and in private use. Gardnertown Road was cut in half to make way for the NYS Thruway in the mid-1950s (as was Orr Avenue in the southern part of the Town). Site of the gunpowder mill, on Powder Mill Road, which is the centerpiece of the Orange Mill Historic District, the only historic district within the Town. The ruins of the mill are now part of Algonquin Park, owned and maintained by the Orange County Department of Parks and Recreation. The current Gardnertown Methodist Church building was constructed at its current location, the intersection of Gardnertown Road and Union Avenue, in 1858, replacing an earlier church built in 1825.
From the History section of Gardnertown, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Dutch Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
School · 0.5 mi
6 Plattekill Tpke, Newburgh
Healthcare10
Mid-Hudson Pain Management and Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
21 North Plank Road, Newburgh
Passport Health Newburgh Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
100 Stony Brook Ct, Newburgh
Prosthetic Rehabilitation Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
2 Winding Lane, Newburgh
Montefiore St. Lukes Cornwall Primary Care Walk-in & Occupational Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services of New York PC
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Map of Gardnertown
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 16°F | 3.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 17°F | 2.7 in | 11.2 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 10.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 3.6 in | 9.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Walden 1 Ese Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-11-15: Jennings Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Balmville 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Newburgh 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Beacon 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Plattekill 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Firthcliffe 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Wallkill 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Cornwall-on-Hudson 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Beaver Dam Lake 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Fishkill 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Myers Corner 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Belknap Stone House, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stump of Balmville Tree, August 2015, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington's Headquarters Newburgh NY, Unknown photographer, Public domain
- Cosman Cemetery, JoeProfaciJr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange Mill, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Squire Patton House, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New York State Armory, Newburgh, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ECHO LAWN ESTATE BALMVILLE, ORANGE COUNTY NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ. M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Powelton Club, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WALSH-HAVEMEYER HOUSE, NEW WINDSOR, ORANGE COUNTY, NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Street, Newburgh, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newburgh, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- David Crawford House, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maple Lawn, Balmville, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colden Mansion Ruins, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TheChurchoftheCornerStone, The Matthews-Northrup Co., Buffalo, New York, Public domain
- Downing Park, Newburgh, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newburgh-Beacon Bridge 2, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, Newburgh, NY, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY 32 nb entering Cronomer Valley, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newburgh, NY, town hall, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Town of Newburgh, NY Town Hall, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY 300 nb approaching NY 32, Cronomer Valley, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-06-20 10 59 05 View north along Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) just north of Exit 17 in the town of Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY 300 nb at NY 52, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-07-08 12 17 54 View south along Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) from the overpass for Meadow Hill Road in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-07-08 12 18 26 View north along Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) from the overpass for Meadow Hill Road in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-07-08 12 28 38 View south along Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) from the overpass for Union Avenue in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-07-08 12 29 13 View north along Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) from the overpass for Union Avenue in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tonche Transit ^161 - Flickr - nybuspics, nybuspics, CC BY 2.0
- Interior of former Newburgh Free Library mall branch, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Newburgh Free Library mall branch, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Signage stockpiled for I-84 exit renumbering, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-06-20 10 56 47 View north along Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) just north of Exit 17 in the town of Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-07-14 15 44 33 View north along Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) from the overpass for Interstate 84 in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-07-14 15 41 30 View south along Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) from the overpass for Interstate 84 in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Int87sExits-Int84ew-NY300-ToNY17K (31094768575), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2014-08-28 15 29 31 View along the interchange connecting the New York Thruway (Interstate 87) to Interstate 84 and New York State Routes 300 and 17K in Newburgh, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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