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Patterson (T)
New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.
Patterson is a town in Putnam County, New York, United States. The town is named after early farmer Matthew Paterson. The population was 11,306 at the 2000 census. The town is named after early farmer Matthew Paterson. The Town of Patterson is in the northeast part of the county. Interstate 84 passes through the southwest part of the town.
The town was first settled around 1731. The town of Patterson, known as the town of Franklin when it was formed from parts of the towns of Frederick’s town and Southeast in 1795, changed to its current name in 1808.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 85.2 square kilometers. In 2005 population was 11,941. In the town the population was spread out with 26.7 percent under the age of 18, 7.0 percent from 18 to 24, 36.8 percent from 25 to 44, 22.9 percent from 45 to 64, and 6.7 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Patterson enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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