Somers

Westchester County

About Health Insurance Brokerage

914-277-8600
 

Ashley Martin N. Attorney

914-276-2100
 

Borden Steven K PC

914-276-0700
 

Bridgham, Richard L DDS

914-277-1111
 

Brown Herbert L PC

914-276-0200
 

Builders Atelier

914-276-2500
 

By-Pass Open

914-666-9288
 

10527, Granite Springs, Town of Somers, NY, northern Westchester County,  Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New York, spiritual home, worship, fellowship, outreach, and education | Westchester Church of the Good Shepherd

914-248-5631
  The Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 39 Granite Springs Road, in the Hamlet of Granite Springs, in the Town of Somers, NY 10527 in northern Westchester County. Good Shepherd occupies 4-acres of hilltop land. The grounds are bounded by mature trees and are planted with shrubs and flowers. The church property includes four buildings, a Memorial Garden, a large parking area, and extensive wooded areas. Church of the Good Shepherd | Westchester  website and more . . .


Christian Churches | Somers Christian Churches | Westchester Christian Churches | Hudson Valley

Cohen, Ira DDS

914-232-5004
 

10589, Real Estate Agency, Sommers, NY, Westchester County | Westchester Coldwell Banker - Somers Real Estate

914-277-5000
  Address
Real Estate Agency
338 U.S. 202
Somers, NY 10589
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10589, Pharmacy, Somers, NY, Westchester County | Westchester CVS Pharmacy - Somers, 325 Route 100

914-669-8289
  CVS Pharmacy
325 Route 100
Somers, NY 10589
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Danielle Electrolysis

914-276-3330
 

Dun-Rite Burglar & Fire Alarm

914-232-5801
 

Eberts, Robert J Architect

914-962-4356
 

Eric J Fecci CPA- PC

914-669-4100
 

Greco, Mario DDS, Dentist

914-276-2099
 

Gristede's Supermarket

914-276-2332
 

Hair

914-232-7070
 

Health Care Pharmacy

914-276-3987
 

10589, Real Estate Services, Somers Brokerage, Somers, NY, Northern Westchester County | Westchester Houlihan Lawrence - Somers Real Estate

914-277-8040
  Address
Real Estate Services
Somers Brokerage
104 Village Square
Somers, NY 10589
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JPL Architects

914-277-7232
 

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

914-232-9066
 

10588 northwest Westchester Putnam County Yorktown Cortlandt Manor Somers Carmel Philipstown Putnam Valley  Ben Franklin  George Washington  Lincoln-Titus Thomas Jefferson Van Cortlandtville Copper Beech Alternative Walter Panas | Westchester Lakeland Central School District - Somers

914-245-1700
  The Lakeland Central School District is located at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588 in the northwest corner of Westchester County. The Lakeland Central School District is the largest suburban district in the county. Its borders push into Putnam County, then swing south almost to Peekskill. District students live within six different towns in two counties: Westchester County includes the Town of Yorktown (Crompond, Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, Yorktown Heights), Town of Cortlandt (Cortlandt Manor), and a small area in the Town of Somers ; Putnam County includes areas in the Town of Carmel , Town of Philipstown (Garrison), and Town of Putnam Valley . Press each school for more information about the school and its individual school Report Card.

Lakeland Central School District - Somers | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Landscape Unlimited

914-232-5623
 

Lerman Gary CPA

914-277-8689
 

Mazzola Michael J CPA

914-277-8000
 

Michaelangelo

914-628-9196
 

Moran Thomas K Dr

914-248-8555
 

10505, Fitness Center Address, Somers Commons, Somers, NY, Northern Westchester County | Westchester New York Sports Clubs - Somers

914-628-5600
  Fitness Center Address
Somers Commons
80 Route 6
Somers, NY 10505
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Omni Vision Eye Care

914-669-9144
 

Parker Lorraine DC

914-248-5122
 

10589, Somers Police Department, Police Station Address, Somers Town Police Department, Somers, NY, Police Chief, vacant house checks, neighborhood watch, car etching,  child-safe programs, automated defibrillators, New York State Police | Westchester Police Department, Somers

914-232-9622
 
Police Station Address
Somers Town Police Department
100 Primrose Street
Route 139
Somers, NY 10589 Police Department, Somers | Westchester  website and more . . .


Police Departments / Sherriff's Offices | Somers Police & Sheriffs | Westchester Police Departments / Sherriff's Offices | Hudson Valley

Professional Nails

914-276-2200
 

Q' s Garden

914-277-1188
 

10589, Real Estate Offices, Rand Realty, Somers, NY, Southern Westchester County | Westchester Rand Realty - Somers

914-600-7998
  Real Estate Offices
Rand Realty - Somers
9 Heritage Hills 202 Center
Somers, NY 10589
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Raymond Opticians - Somers

914-277-5656
 

Rogo Chiropractic

914-276-0182
 

Rosenfeld, Gary Dentist

914-277-8777
 

Saint Joseph's Catholic Church

914-232-2910
  St. Joseph Catholic Church is located at 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers, NY 10589 in northern Westchester County.

Parish Mission Statement The mission of St. Joseph's Church is to be a welcoming, caring, Christ-centered Catholic community. We desire to experience and share God's unconditional love. Inspired by the example of Jesus, we strive to lead all people to wholeness and fullness of life. Saint Joseph's Catholic Church | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Sammel Architecture

914-276-0777
 

10589, Central School District, northern, Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Granite Springs, Heritage Hills, Lincolndale, Shenorock, Primrose, High School, Intermediate, Middle Schools, Bailey Court, Somers High School, about | Westchester Somers Central School District - Somers

914-277-2400
  The Somers Central School District is located at 250 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589. Somers is located in the northern part of Westchester County. Somers is comprised of the following communities of Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Granite Springs, Heritage Hills, Lincolndale, Shenorock and Somers . Somers Central School District - Somers | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Somers Eye Center

914-277-5550
 

IBM Pepsi PepsiCo New York City Reservoir Hachaliah Bailey Cradle of American Circus Croton Muscoot Rivers African Elephant Mount Zion Church Wright-Reis Homestead Point of Interest | Westchester Somers History

914-277-3637
  The Town of Somers is located in the northern part of Westchester County, NY. Somers is comprised of five communities including: Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Granite Springs, Lincolndale, and Shenorock. Somers History | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Somers Insurance

914-276-3222
 

Children's Room Story Hour Baby Toddler Book Clubs Kindergarten Programs Audio Recordings Video/DVD collection Computer Caregiver Resource Holocaust Tax forms Parenting Home Schooling | Westchester Somers Library

914-232-5717
  The Somers Library is located in Reis Park on the east side of Route 139, about half-way between Route 100 and Route 202. GPS users can use the following address: 82 Primrose Street, Katonah, NY. Somers Library | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Somers Pharmacy & Surgical

914-276-2121
 

10589, Somers, Address, Post Office, NY | Westchester Somers Post Office

914-276-0631
  Address
Somers Post Office
110 Market Plaza
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Somers Town Website

914-277-3637
 

10589, weather information, forecasts, severe weather, maps, weather, iWitness weather, travel, outdoors | Westchester Somers Weather Forecast

  Press blue button for weather information, including forecasts, severe weather, maps, weather apps, video, iWitness weather, travel, outdoors, and more. Somers Weather Forecast | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10589, weather information, forecasts, severe weather, maps, weather, iWitness weather, travel, outdoors | Westchester Somers, Town of Weather Forecast

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Saint Lukes parish Episcopalians | Westchester St. Luke’s Episcopal Church - Somers

914-277-3122
  Welcome to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. We are delighted that you are "peeking through our windows and opening our doors." Perhaps you are a current parishioner enjoying this 24/7 access to your parish family, or possibly a person searching for a church home that is friendly, nurturing, and full of love. Regardless of who you are, or what your needs might be, we hope our website serves you well. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church - Somers | Westchester  more . . .


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Van Lent Architects & Planners

914-277-3195
 

Weather Related Closings & Delays - Westchester County

  For weather related school closings, cancellations, and delays in Westchester County, select one of the following links. Weather Related Closings & Delays - Westchester County | Westchester  more . . .


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Somers
Westchester County
Hudson Valley

The Town of Somers is located in the northern part of Westchester County, NY. Somers is comprised of five communities: Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Granite Springs, Lincolndale, and Shenorock.

The Mohegan tribe of the Algonquin nation originally occupied Somers. Settlement in Somers began in 1700. The town was originally named Stephentown. However, a town by the same name already existed in Renssealaer County. This lead to the name being changed to Somerstown and in 1808 to Town of Somers.

The railroad developed in the 1840’s and bypassed Somers. This caused a decline in the rate of growth of Somers over the next hundred years. However, the presence of the railroad in nearby communities allowed for a shift from agriculture towards dairy production and fruit growing. Industry continued to thrive, with grist, paper, saw and clothing mills operating in the area. Between 1890 and 1910, the Croton and Muscoot Rivers were flooded to create the New York City Reservoir system, thereby changing the local landscape considerably. After World War II the rolling hillside country attracted weekenders from New York City. The construction of I-684 in the mid-70’s facilitated additional residential and commercial development. IBM and PepsiCo built office complexes in the 1980’s.

Today, numerous 19th century historic buildings remain including Mount Zion Church (1794) and the Wright-Reis Homestead (1867). The Somers Historical Society oversees these properties and makes them available for public visitation several times a year.

Point of Interest: In 1804, a farmer and cattle merchant named Hachaliah Bailey acquired an African Elephant he named “Old Bet”. She was one of the first elephants in America. Although Bailey had planned to use the elephant for heavy-duty work on the farm, many people came to Somers to see the elephant. This inspired Bailey to exhibit Old Bet throughout the northeast. His success in this venture attracted numerous partners and rivals from local families, who joined in the business of importing and exhibiting exotic animals. The resulting menagerie business paralleled the development of the circus in America, and by the 1830’s the two forms of popular entertainment merged to form the basis of the modern American circus. In fact, the majority of early 19th century circus proprietors came from Somers and neighboring towns in Northern Westchester and Putnam counties. This has led to Somers being titled “The Cradle of the American Circus”.

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

    Somers
    "Somers is on the north line of the county, 50 miles NE. of New York, and 10 east of Peekskill. Pop. 2,082. Somers is a neat post village, containing 2 churches and about 40 dwellings. Owensville is a post village, where there are located several factories and about 30 dwellings."

History of Amawalk, Compiled 1940

    Somers, 1.7 m. (300 alt.,100 pop.), 'the birthplace of the American circus.' In the center of the hamlet is the wooden Statue of Old Bet, the first traveling elephant, standing on a granite shaft. In 1815 Hachaliah Bailey purchased the animal from a ship captain, who had brought her over from England. Bailey named her 'Old Bet' and began to exhibit her about the country. He added monkeys and a bear or two, traveling from place to place at night tominimize the 'free show' possibilities.

    Then 'Uncle Nate' Howes, of South East, now Sodom, Putnam County, leased Old Bet from Bailey and introduced the first canvas-roofed 'round top' to the circus industry. But Old Bet was neither old nor docile, and since little or nothing was known about the handling of elephants, it was not surprising that her behavior often excited aprrehension among the villagers. Finally a group of fanatics in Connecticut who detected in her a resemblance to the Behemoth of Scripture shot her down.

    After the demise of Old Bet, a number of wagon shows were spawned in the vicinity of Brewster. Clowns were added to pep up the parade; Daniel Drew, from Carmel, later a famous financier, got his start as a clown, and 'Jim' Fish, his partner, was once a menagerie man. George F. Bailey, nephew of Hachaliah, a tavern keeper, joined forces with Aaron Turner, a show promotor, and Phineas Taylor Barnun, a Connecticut storekeeper and lottery man. 'Uncle Nate' Howes had a young brother, Seth B. Howes, who became a partner in P.T. Barnum's American Museum and Menagerie. Seth Howes took the Great American Show to England and made a fortune out of it.

    Opposite the elephant monument is the Elephant Hotel, a three-story brick structure, now the village hall of Somers. It was built by Bailey as a resort for the circus fraternity and for the entertainment of drovers, who were frequent guests.

Source: Excerpts from "New York, A Guide to the Empire State" , Compiled by workers of the Writer's Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York, 1940 Albany

About Somers Today
For information about activities, attractions, and things to do in or near the Town of Somers, visit local and state parks in Somers, go golfing in Somers or visit the antique shops in Somers. Enjoy healthy and invigerating outdoor activities such as hiking , biking, or take the kids on a picnic at one of the many beautiful parks in the area. Plan a visit to the beautiful gardens of Lasdon Park Arboretum in Somers.




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