Lloyd NY Real Estate includes the hamlets of Chodikee Lake, Clintondale Station, Elting Corners, Highland, Oakes and Illinois Mountain and the Town of Lloyd which is located in the eastern part of Ulster County. Today the Town of Lloyd continues to grow and thrive due to its fine location, rolling hills beautiful vistas and like Philip Elting before them, a leadership which looks toward development while protecting our past.
U.S. Route 9W runs north and south in the eastern part of the town. The concurrent U.S. Route 44 and NY 55 pass through the southeast corner of the town. NY 299 also runs east-west across town. Lloyd is on the opposite side of the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie, New York, to which it is linked by the Mid-Hudson Bridge.
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U. S. Census for 2010, the town has a total area of 33.4 square miles and a population of 10,863 people, 90.29% white. The median income for a household is $52686 and the per capita income for the town is $22,299.
In 1677 the Esopus Indians sold 39,683 acres of land to a dozen Huguenots. The patent for the land ran from the Shawangunks to the Hudson River and included what is now the
Town of Lloyd. The Huguenots got a great deal and the Indians were happy with the trade.
By 1790 there were one hundred families in the new settlement. In the early days of the township people had to fish and farm for the food they are and the clothes they wore. To fill this need a strong fishing trade developed up and down the Hudson. Fortunately the soil of Lloyd was readily cultivated and had rich crop yields. Apples and grapes were grown and shipped out from the river landing. Ice was harvested from the frozen winter to aid in shipping and preserving food. Soon stores, businesses and new roads sprang up. Creative and daring Philip Elting took a risk and started a group of businesses in what was called Philip’s Folly but soon became known as the Hamlet of Highland.
By the 1800’s an active ice harvesting industry developed along the river and several grist mills were built for the grinding of grain. In 1831 the first steamship came to its river landing and a flourishing ferry business developed. Doctors came and schools and banks became more numerous. In 1845 Lloyd separated from New Paltz and developed its own township. However the communities still had a bond.
The town of Lloyd was formed from the town of New Paltz. It was created by an act of the New York State Legislature on April 15, 1845; the first town meeting was held three weeks later, on May 6. The first town officials were selected, including town supervisor Reuben Deyo, justices of the peace Silas Saxton, John B. Howell, and John L. Deyo, with Hasbrouck Lefevre as town clerk.
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In 1893 a trolley line was built running from the railroad station in Highland to connect with New Paltz. The Hudson River Railroad Bridge had been completed in 1888 and the Mid Hudson vehicle bridge opened years later in 1930. Though the trolley line and railroad bridge became out modeled due to the developing reliance on automobiles, Lloyd remained well connected to major areas by the New York state Thruway, route 9W and other fine roads.
The Hamlet of Highland has succeeded in preserving its heritage by turning historical areas into great outdoor activities. The former Central New England Railway rail bed has been transformed into the Hudson Valley Rail Trail offering visitors the opportunity to hike, bike, ride on horseback, in line skate, cross country ski and snowshoe. The Trail connects Walkway Over the Hudson State Park, the original Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, and Tony Williams Park offering picnic pavilions, basketball, tennis, a playground and so much more.
Highland boasts a second New York State Park, The Franny Reese State Park for challenging hiking and spectacular Hudson River views. The original “Gaffney Farm”, recently purchased by Scenic Hudson, offers hiking trails, Illinois Mountain and Berean Park. Berean Park offers swimming, a pavilion, barbeques and bathroom facilities.
Historic Highland Landing on the riverfront once Highland’s first business district, in the Town of Lloyd now offers Highland Landing Park for fishing, kayaking and picnicking, and will soon offer an educational center and ship mooring.
Highland, New York is a destination for year round outdoor activities. Its location on the west bank of the Hudson River, halfway between New York City and Albany, ensures that the sun always shines on Highland first.