Hawthorne, New York
Hawthorne is a community of 4,878 people in Westchester County, New York.
Why visit Hawthorne
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Elijah Miller House and Hammond House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Hawthorne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Hawthorne had a population of 4,646.
From the Wikipedia article Hawthorne, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Elijah Miller House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Hammond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
John Hartford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Kykuit
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Marmaduke Forster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York
Usonia Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Planned community in Mount Pleasant, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
Ichi Yi Bistro
Restaurant · Japanese, Chinese · 0.9 mi
58 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:30
History
The village was originally known as Hammond's Mills, and was part of Frederick Philipse's estate Philipsburgh. On September 23, 1780, Major John André stopped here on his way to New York to ask directions after meeting with Benedict Arnold.
After the Revolutionary War, the name of the village changed to Unionville. The hamlet's population consisted mostly of farmers. The Reformed Church of Unionville (Hawthorne Reformed Church) was built here in 1818. In 1832, a one-room school house was built. In 1847, a railroad station was established on New York Central's Harlem Division, with the name Unionville. A post office was established on February 10, 1851, and was designated Neperan after the Indian name for the Saw Mill River.
In the early 1890s, real-estate developer Louis Smadbeck began buying up the area farms to subdivide into parcels, which were sold to working- and middle-class people looking to live outside the city.
From the History section of Hawthorne, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Healthcare2
Map of Hawthorne
70 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 36°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 28°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westchester Co Ap (5 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
Westchester County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Elmsford 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Briarcliff Manor 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Sleepy Hollow 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Chappaqua 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Tarrytown 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Fairview 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Armonk 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Ossining 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- White Plains 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Harrison 7 mi southeast, about 11 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
- Hawthorne Metro-North station from NY 141, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roland Reisley House 03, Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SleepyHollowNY-entrance, Midnightdreary, Public domain
- Hartford-hall, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elijahmillerhouse, NortyNort ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kykuit, Tarrytown, NY - front facade, The original uploader was Daderot at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hammond House, Hawthorne, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marmaduke Forster House 2, Nat Postrigan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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