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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › White_Plains,_New_YorkWhite Plains, New York - Wikipedia

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   White Plains is a city and the county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States. It is the 29th-largest municipality in the state of New York, an inner suburb of New York City, and a commercial hub of Westchester County, a densely populated suburban county that is home to about one million people.

   • Elevation: 213 ft (65 m)
   • County: Westchester

   • Area code: 914
   • State: New York

2. www.britannica.com › place › White-PlainsWhite Plains | Suburban City, Westchester County | Britannica

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   Apr 15, 2024 · White Plains, city, seat (1778) of Westchester county, New York, U.S. It lies along the Bronx and Hutchinson rivers. Known to the Wappinger Indians as Quarropas (“White Marshes”), probably for the area’s heavy fogs, the site was sold twice (in 1660 and in 1683) by them to different groups, causing.

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3. www.cityofwhiteplains.comWhite Plains, NY - Official Website | Official Website

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   Read the April, 2024 Edition of the City of White Plains Newsletter. The April 2024 newsletter includes need to know info about upcoming events and City programs including the return of the Downtown Farmers Market on April 17, White Plains Wing Walk, Summer Camp Jobs, and more.

4. www.visitwestchesterny.com › white-plainsWhite Plains - Visit Westchester N.Y

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   First settled in 1683, White Plains was the site of the Battle of White Plains, fought in 1776. Following the retreat of George Washington's Army northward from New York City, British General William Howe landed troops in Westchester County, intending to cut off Washington's escape route. Washington retreated, establishing a position in White ...

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   Where is White Plains New York located?

   • White Plains, city, seat (1778) of Westchester county, New York, U.S. It lies along the Bronx and Hutchinson rivers. Known to the Wappinger Indians as Quarropas (“White Marshes”), probably for the area’s heavy fogs, the site was sold twice (in 1660 and in 1683) by them to different groups, causing

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   When did White Plains become Westchester County?

   • In 1758, White Plains became the seat of Westchester County when the colonial government for the county left West Chester, which was located in what is now the northern part of the borough of the Bronx, in New York City. The unincorporated village remained part of the Town of Rye until 1788 when the town of White Plains was created.

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   Is North White Plains a city?

   • White Plains is only Westchester's fourth most populous city—after Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon —but as the county seat and home to many corporate headquarters, it's an important destination. The hamlet of North White Plains is in the adjacent town of North Castle, but since that town does not have an article, the hamlet is covered here.

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   How many neighborhoods are in White Plains NY?

   • White Plains has 35 neighborhoods: Saxon Woods Park provides a range of recreational amenities, including trails, a standard and miniature golf course, and the largest swimming pool in Westchester. The economy of White Plains revolves around large companies that have moved to the city such as ITT, Xylem, Bunge, and Combe.

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6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › White_PlainsWhite Plains – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch.

7. trip101.com › best-things-to-do-in-white-plains-nyTop 22 Things To Do In White Plains, New York | Trip101

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   Mar 25, 2020 · 1. Enjoy a night out at The Brazen Fox. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by The Brazen Fox (@brazenfox) Situated in the center of White Plains’ downtown, The Brazen Fox is a craft beer bar and American restaurant which serves yummy treats and cool drinks. Plus, happy hour is also available.

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9. cityofwhiteplains.com › indexHistory of White Plains | White Plains, NY - Official Website

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   White Plains, the county seat of Westchester County, New York since 1757, came into being in 1683. Men from nearby Rye, New York purchased 4,435 acres of land from the Weckquaeskeck Indians. They dubbed their purchase “White Plains”, translating the Indian “Quarropas” or white marshes or plains.