History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes
about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been
written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and
perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this
information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York, Published by S. Tuttle,
194 Chatham-Square, 1841
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a large and fine township, diversified with hills and valleys. Pop. 7,308. Beds of marble abound in this vicinity, and
are extensively quarried at Sing Sing and other places. Sing Sing, Pleasantville, Sparta, and Unionville are villages. The village of Sing
Sing, 34 miles from New York, and 111 from Albany, was incorporated in 1813. Its name is derived from the Chinese Tsingsing, the title
of a celebrated governor, in China, of a city so called. It is said to have been brought to this country by a Dutch settler who had
traded with China. The village is situated on an uneven spot of ground, and is quite diversified in its appearance; and is a thriving
place, having 4 churches, an academy for males, an institution for females, a number of mills, and upwards of 200 dwellings. The State
Prison on the bank of the Hudson River in Sing Sing village, usually contains from 800 to 900 convicts.
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