Beekman, New York

Beekman is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area. The population was 14,172 at the 2020 census. The town was named after Henry Beekman, a 17th-century land owner.

Beekman, New York
Beekman Town Hall in 2017
Motto: 
"One of the Original Towns"
Location of Beekman, New York
Coordinates: 41°36′34″N 73°42′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyDutchess
Established1788
Government
  TypeTown Council
  Town SupervisorMary Covucci (R)
  Town Council
Members' List
Area
  Total30.36 sq mi (78.62 km2)
  Land29.84 sq mi (77.28 km2)
  Water0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
Elevation
407 ft (124 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total14,172
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
12570, 12533
Area code845
FIPS code36-027-05452
GNIS feature ID0978718
Websitewww.townofbeekman.com
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