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![]() Main Mall Row, Poughkeepsie | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of New York | |
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Coordinates: 41°46′N 73°45′W / 41.76°N 73.75°W / 41.76; -73.75 | |
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Founded | November 1, 1683; 340 years ago (1683-11-01)[A][B] |
Named for | Mary of Modena, Duchess of York |
Seat | Poughkeepsie |
Largest city | Poughkeepsie |
Area | |
• Total | 825 sq mi (2,140 km2) |
• Land | 796 sq mi (2,060 km2) |
• Water | 30 sq mi (80 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 295,911 |
• Density | 360/sq mi (140/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Area code | 845, 518, 838 |
Congressional districts | 17th, 18th |
Website | www |
Dutchess County is a county in New York, United States. It is in the Hudson Valley.
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties |
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