The Town of North Castle is divided into three distinct areas known as the hamlets of North White Plains, Armonk, and Banksville (also called the Eastern District of North Castle), located near Connecticut. North White Plains is an area of inviting neighborhoods with convenient access to White Plains and New York City via Metro North. Armonk has a business district with cafes, shops and professional offices, and Banksville, bordering Bedford and Pound Ridge, is an area known for its bucolic settings.

The Byram Hills Central School District Office located at 10 Tripp Lane, Armonk, NY 10504 services communities in North Castle, New Castle, Mount Pleasant, and Bedford. Additionally, the Mount Pleasant Central School District serves the communities of Hawthorne, Thornwood and part of North Castle. Learn more about School Districts in North Castle.

A Bit of History
It is believed that the Town of North Castle was originally inhabited by the Siwanoy, part of the Wappinger Confederacy and members of the Algonquin nation. In the early 1700s, King William gave his favorite courtiers the West Patent, of which the western portion of North Castle was a part, and the Middle Patent, the eastern part of North Castle.

The area quickly became a refuge for people fleeing from religious persecution. People from Massachusetts and Connecticut settled the eastern part of North Castle, while Quakers from Rye and Long Island gathered in Armonk. By 1730, North Castle was an established settlement.

The Town of North Castle was incorporated on March 7, 1788. North Castle's name is said to derive from a barrier built by the Mohican people to protect themselves from enemy attacks which stood on the hillside now occupied by the international headquarters of I.B.M. Corporation. They called the site "North Fort" and European settlers later gave it the name of North Castle. The name Armonk is derived from another Mohican word, 'Cohamoog', which means 'the wide, flat place where the water runs'.

During the American Revolution, New and North Castle were officially considered neutral territory although in reality the area was strongly patriotic. A significant Revolutionary War conflict happened in North Castle at the "Battle of White Plains". Learn more at the American Revolution in Westchester County.

About North Castle
For information about attractions and things to do in Armonk and nearby, visit the North Castle town page. If you love antiquing, visit antique shops in Westchester.

For outdoor activities in and around Armonk visit parks in Armonk and North Castle. Enjoy fishing, biking, or take the kids on a picnic at one of the many beautiful parks in Westchester County. There are many excellent bike paths in Westchester County so go biking. If you're looking for a relaxing day in the fresh air, take the kids on a picnic in North Castle.

Fisherman will enjoy fishing in Wampus Pond Park. There are many activities for kids and the family. Try boating or take the kids on a nature walk at Wampus Pond Park in Armonk. Children and adults of all ages will enjoy the beauty of this 102-acre park.

Play golf. Westchester is home to some of the country's best courses. Go golfing at one of the historic golf courses in Westchester NY. The Canyon Club, founded in 1974, is a private golf and country club nestled on 160 acres overlooking the hamlet of Armonk. This championship golf course is at home in Westchester County - an area known for a world-class golf experience.

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