Cornwall-on-Hudson New York Map

About Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York

Cornwall-on-Hudson is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,037. The population density is 591.9 people per km². Cornwall-on-Hudson is located at 41.4448°N, 74.0157°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12520.

Cornwall-on-Hudson occupies a dramatic bend in the Hudson River, where the broad waterway, reflecting the ever-shifting sky, narrows and deepens between steep, wooded palisades. It lies 1.0 miles northeast of Cornwall, NY (from Cornwall, NY: bearing 56°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south of Newburgh. To the west, the land rises sharply, a verdant wall of deciduous forest climbing towards the modest peaks of the Ramapo Mountains, their slopes often softened by a haze of moisture that hangs in the air, especially on humid summer afternoons. The river itself dictates much of Cornwall-on-Hudson's character, its gray-green surface a constant presence, a highway for barges and pleasure craft, its currents shaping the shoreline into a series of small coves and rocky outcroppings. The air here, particularly in the early morning as mist curls off the water, carries a distinct, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a bracing counterpoint to the distant hum of the metropolitan area to the south. The history of Cornwall-on-Hudson is inextricably linked to its strategic position on the river and its early role as a transportation hub. Once a stop for steamboats and later a vital rail line crossing, the town retains echoes of its industrial past, though its economy has largely transitioned to a commuter base for those seeking a more tranquil life than the city offers, yet still within reach of its opportunities. The landscape is dotted with grander estates from a bygone era, their manicured lawns and stately homes hinting at fortunes made in commerce and industry, standing in quiet contrast to the more humble, practical dwellings of the working families who still form the backbone of Cornwall-on-Hudson. This blend of old wealth and everyday life lends the village a peculiar grace, a sense that beneath the placid surface of its daily routines, layers of ambition and endeavor have been quietly at work for generations.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.444816, -74.015696. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cornwall-on-Hudson and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Cornwall-on-Hudson includes the ZIP code (12520), telephone area code (845), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Cornwall Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cornwall-on-Hudson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.