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Putman County New York โ 845-808-1001 Last Updated: 03/23/2025 |
Putnam County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,668. The county seat is Carmel, within one of the county's six towns. The terrain of the county is generally hilly. The region of the county nearest the Hudson River is especially so, and is part of the Hudson Highlands. | |
The highest point in Putnam County is Scofield Ridge, with four summits at approximately 1,540 feet (469 m) above sea level. Points of interest include Chuang Yen Monastery, located in Kent and home to the largest Buddha statue in the Western Hemisphere as well as the only library in the United States specializing in Buddhist history; Clarence Fahnestock State Park, a 14,000-acre park with trails for walking and hiking; and Thunder Ridge Ski Area, a small ski resort located in Patterson. |
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Carmel Place ยป City Carmel is a town in Putnam County, New York. As of the 2020 United States census, the town had a population of 33,576. Carmel Hamlet is a popular vacation spot for city dwellers that had discovered the area's beautiful lakes and rural charm. 18 views ๐ 1New York |
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