Dykemans, New York
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History
The hamlet was named for the Dykeman family, who were early settlers and descendants of Capt. Joseph Dykeman.[2]Template:Rp 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.[3]
The "Baptist Church and Society of Dykeman's Station" was formed in 1867.[2]Template:Rp It would later be simplified to "Dykeman's Baptist Church and Society" in 1889.[4]
Geography
Dykemans is located north of Brewster Hill and south of Patterson, along NY 312 (Dykeman Road).
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