Dykemans, New York Explained

Official Name:Dykemans, New York
Settlement Type:Hamlet
Coordinates:41.4343°N -73.6185°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Putnam
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Southeast
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:367
Elevation M:112
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:10509
Area Codes:845
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:948896

Dykemans is a hamlet in the town of Southeast located in Putnam County, New York, United States.

History

The hamlet was named for the Dykeman family, who were early settlers and descendants of Capt. Joseph Dykeman.[1] Previously called Dykeman's Station, after the former railroad station, it was shortened to its current name. A variant spelling was also "Dykman's."

Dykeman's post office was established on March 19, 1851. Following a brief discontinuation of service, it was reestablished in 1887 and the apostrophe was removed in 1894. The post office was permanently discontinued in January of 1935.[2]

The "Baptist Church and Society of Dykeman's Station" was formed in 1867.[1] It would later be simplified to "Dykeman's Baptist Church and Society" in 1889.[3]

Geography

Dykemans is located north of Brewster Hill and south of Patterson, along NY 312 (Dykeman Rd).

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Book: Pelletreau, William Smith. History of Putnam County, New York: With Biographical Sketches of Its Prominent Men. 1886. W.W. Preston. en. September 4, 2024.
  2. Web site: Putnam County Nineteenth Century Post Offices. esphs.org. September 4, 2024.
  3. Book: The Northeastern Reporter. September 4, 2024. 29. 1892. West Publishing Company. St. Paul. 249.