Orangeburg, New York
Orangeburg is a community of 4,529 people in Rockland County, New York.
Why visit Orangeburg
Townapedia lists 57 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include New Tappan Zee Bridge, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Christ Church and Abner Concklin House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Orangeburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Orangeburg
Orangeburg is a hamlet and census-designated place, in the town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, United States. It is located north of Tappan, south of Blauvelt, east of Pearl River and west of Piermont. As of the 2020 census, Orangeburg had a population of 4,565.
From the Wikipedia article Orangeburg, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
New Tappan Zee Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge across the Hudson River, New York, United States of America
St. Thomas Aquinas College
School · 0.5 mi
Liberal arts college in New York
Tappan Zee Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Former road bridge in the State of New York
Museums and landmarks57
Christ Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Sparkill, New York, United States
14 Union Street, Sparkill
Abner Concklin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Palisades, New York
Abraham A. Haring House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in Rockleigh, New Jersey
Big House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Carson McCullers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic home museum of writer Carson McCullers, in Nyack, New York, USA
Cliffside
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Closter Road-Oak Tree Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Concklin-Sneden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Dederer Stone House-Stonehurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
DeWint House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Edward Hopper Birthplace and Boyhood Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house museum in Nyack, New York
First Reformed Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Church in Piedmont, New York
45 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Tappan Golf Center
Golf course · 1.1 mi
Tappan Golf Center is 26 acres of family fun activities in Tappan, NY. Our miniature golf course features eighteen holes along a...
116 New York 303, Tappan
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Restaurants and cafes17
Bunbury's Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
460 Piermont Avenue, Piermont
Mo 08:00-14:00, Tu 07:00-14:00, We-Fr 07:00-16:00, Sa-Su 07:00-17:00
TWK Market Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · Pizza, Coffee Shop, Burger, Seafood, Fish And Chips · 1.4 mi
485 Piermont Avenue, Piermont
We-Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 10:00-18:00
Sidewalk Bistro
Restaurant · French · 1.4 mi
Mo 12:00-22:00, We-Th 12:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-21:00
Giovanni's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Sandwich, Fries, Italian, Chicken, Seafood · 1.1 mi
535 Western Highway South, Blauvelt
Louie's Ice Cream
Ice cream · 1.1 mi
533 Western Highway South, Blauvelt
Tequila Sal Y Limon
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
468 Piermont Ave., Piermont
5 more on the map.
History
Orangeburg was the site of Camp Shanks, known as "Last Stop USA", the largest World War II Army embarkation camp. A total of 1.3 million US service personnel en route to Europe were processed at a sprawling camp that covered most of the town. The hamlet also has one of the world's largest psychiatric hospitals, Rockland Psychiatric Center, formerly called Rockland State Hospital. Orangeburg pipe was once manufactured here. Before plastic pipes, it was the standard alternative to metal pipes, especially for sewer and outdoor drainage applications.
After World War II, even through it lies only 19 miles (31 km) north of New York City, Orangeburg was very rural with few residents, many of whom lived quite modestly in former soldiers' housing. That lasted until the late 1950s when developers introduced modern suburban housing to young couples who saw it as an alternative to city living. Today, Orangeburg is a suburb of New York City.
From the History section of Orangeburg, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship13
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
126 Kings Highway, Tappan
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
895 Piermont Avenue, Piermont
Saint Charles African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.6 mi
432 Valentine Avenue, Sparkill
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare2
Map of Orangeburg
165 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.9 in | 9.4 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.3 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.3 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 4.7 in | 5.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dobbs Ferry-Ardsley 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
Rockland County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2020-10-02: 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, 12 miles away.
- Sparkill 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Blauvelt 2 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Northvale 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Old Tappan 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Nyack 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Pearl River 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Tarrytown 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Irvington 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Norwood 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Dobbs Ferry 5 mi southeast, about 7 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
- OrangeburgInn, scanned by user:parkerdr, Public domain
- ABNER CONCKLIN HOUSE, PALISADES, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haring-Vervalen House, Norwood, NJ, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Edward Hopper`s birthplace Nyack, Ritzel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Dubois House, Rockleigh, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul's United Methodist Church, David Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Piermont Drawbridge, Alexisrael, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HARING-DEWOLF HOUSE, OLD TAPPAN, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michael Salyer Stone House, Orangetown, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ROCKLAND ROAD BRIDGE HISTORIC DISTRICT, PIERMONT, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- ABRAHAM A. HARING HOUSE, ROCKLEIGH, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 3.0
- NEIDERHURST, PALISADES, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- SouthNyackNY RossHandMansion, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SouthNyackNY CarsonMcCullersHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TERHUNE HOUSE, PARAMUS, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestNyackNY TerneurHuttonHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HARING-BLAUVELT HOUSE, NORTHVALE, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- BIG HOUSE, PALISADES, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- TEUNIS HARING HOUSE, OLD TAPPAN, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- GrandViewOnHudsonNY FormerWaysideChapel, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lord and Burnham Building, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LITTLE HOUSE, PALISADES, ROCKLAND COUNTY NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- JohnAndreMemorial 2007 02, Rolf Müller ( User:Rolfmueller ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- HARING-CORNING HOUSE, ROCKLEIGH, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- WASHINGTON SPRING ROAD-WOODS ROAD HISTORIC DISTRICT, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Concklin-Sneden House front view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PalisadesNY HaringEberleHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CLOSTER ROAD-OAK TREE ROAD HISTORIC DISTRICT, PALISADES, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- RockleighNJ NicholasHaringHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New York - Palisades Interstate Parkway - 20180904201335, Kapitangrant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 352 Piermont Avenue - Piermont NY, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- SEVEN OAKS ESTATE, PALISADES, ROCKLAND COUNTY NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piermont Erie Railroad station, RussNelson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacob P Perry House, Pearl River, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old76House 2007 02, Rolf Müller ( User:Rolfmueller ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestNyackNY MountMoorCemetery 01, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nyack, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DeWint House Tappan, Alexisrael, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NY 340 eb past NY 303, Feb. 2023, 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 303 nb approaching NY 340 (2), Feb. 2023, 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
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