Millerton

History

The community of Millerton formed after 1851, and the village was incorporated in 1875. The Millerton Iron Company established itself nearby in an area known as Irondale and was served by a telegraph address in Millerton. The foundry had two Cooper hot blast stoves and produced car-wheel pig iron (cast iron for railcar wheels) with a 12,000 ton capacity in 1890. The plant was established in 1854 and by 1882 employed approximately 150 people. Irondale was served by a general store, a company owned grist mill, and a post office. A historical marker commemorates the Irondale Cemetery (List of New York State Historic Markers in Dutchess County, New York). Millerton's history was explored in the 2011 New York Times article "Williamsburg on the Hudson" from the perspective of a lifelong-citizen, Phil Terni, who had lived in Millerton for more than 65 years. Terni described the Millerton of its early, prosperous period as "an agricultural crossroads with three hotels served by three railroads," and characterized the more recently revived Millerton as "a rural village with urban influences from nearby towns and boroughs,” as exemplified by the vibrant arts, culture, and new small businesses along U.S. Route 44.

Geography

Millerton is located in northeastern Dutchess County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which , or 0.50%, is water. }}

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• STISSING MOUNTAIN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  High · PINE PLAINS · 460 students · 8.5:1 ratio
• EUGENE BROOKS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
  Middle · AMENIA · 226 students · 7.8:1 ratio
• WEBUTUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  Elementary · AMENIA · 221 students · 13.8:1 ratio
• SEYMOUR SMITH INTERMEDIATE LEARNING CENTER
  Elementary · PINE PLAINS · 201 students · 10.1:1 ratio
• WEBUTUCK HIGH SCHOOL
  High · AMENIA · 195 students · 9.8:1 ratio