Brewster is a village located in the Town of Southeast in Putnam County, New York. The population was 2,162 at the 2000 census. The ZIP code for all of Brewster, NY is 10509. The name comes from Walter and James Brewster, farmers who owned land where the village is located.
The Village of Brewster is the most densely populated portion of the township.
Geography of Brewster
Brewster is located at 41°23′46″N, 73°36′57″W (41.396050, -73.615954).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.2 kmē), all of it land.
However, outside of the village there are many reservoirs, which supply parts of New York City.
Notable Facts about Brewster
The National Register of Historic Places includes two former town hall buildings in Brewster; the Old Southeast Town Hall, and the building of the First National Bank of Brewster.
Brewster gained national exposure in the 1960s when it was used as the setting of fictional character Ann Marie's hometown on the sitcom That Girl.
During the 19th century, Brewster, and the surrounding town of Southeast were home to the early American Circus.
In 1864, Gail Borden built his Milk Condensery on the Croton River in the Village.
Home of musical group, The Star Spangles, including Tommy Volume and Ian Wilson.
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