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The Town of Yorktown is a beautiful community in Northern Westchester County, New York. Yorktown is 40 sq miles and has 36,081 residents.

First settled in 1683, Yorktown was of strategic importance during the American Revolution, with the Pines Bridge crossing of the Croton River guarded by the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, an integrated unit which included African Americans and Indians. Yorktown was incorporated in 1788 and named in commemoration of America's decisive Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown, Virginia.

Only 35 miles from New York City, living in Yorktown offers a pleasant mix of commercial, residential, and recreational opportunities for it’s just over 36,000 residents. The town is made up of five business hamlets: Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, Crompond, and Yorktown Heights, and twelve distinct residential neighborhoods each with their own unique character and identity. Yorktown is also comprised of many parks and open spaces where residents enjoy activities from swimming and playing sports to hiking nature trails and picnicking with family and friends. With excellent schools, active community organizations, and dedicated civic leaders, Yorktown is a vibrant community. Please view Our Community page to learn more about Yorktown's organizations, events, and activities.