Holmes, New York
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Holmes is a hamlet in the town of Pawling, Dutchess County, New York, United States.[1]
History
Formerly Reynoldsville, the decision was made to change the name upon the discovery that there was already a post office with the same name in New York.[2] The post office, railroad station, and subsequently the community they served was renamed to Holmes in 1898 after the Holmes family, who were prominent property owners of the area.[3]
Historic Photos
Notable Places
Whaley Lake Church
The oldest Baptist Church in the state of New York is located in Holmes. It was established in 1754[4] as the "First Pawling Baptist Church."[5]
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Holmes Station
The former station was once a stop on the Maybrook Line, which allowed passenger travel to Poughkeepsie, Brewster, and Danbury. However, for most of the 1900s the station was used for transporting goods rather than people.[6]
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Sanita Hills A former vacation camp for NYC sanitation workers, notable for the use of "Pullmanettes," or decommissioned railway cars, which were converted into bungalows for the campers.[4] The camp sparked controversy over the LaGuardia administration's misuse of city labor and materials at the site. Following a federal investigation, the camp was shut down and donated to the Boy Scouts of America in 1956.[7]
Parks and recreation
- Wonder Lake State Park
- Crystal Park
- Depot Hill Multiple Use Area
- Camp Kaufmann
Notable people
- Charlotte Brooks - American photographer and photojournalist
- Kathy Mulholland - U.S. Olympic speed skater
- Paul-Henri Nargeolet - French deep-sea diver, Titanic expert, and Titan pilot[8]
References
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