Shorehaven, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Shorehaven, Dutchess County.
| City | Shorehaven |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.556928 |
| Longitude | -73.667882 |
| Population | 545 |
| Density | 152.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Shorehaven is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 545. The population density is 152.1 people per km². Shorehaven is located at 41.5569°N, 73.6679°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12531.
Shorehaven unfurls along the Hudson River's embrace, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of water and wind. It lies 8.8 miles north of Carmel, NY (from Carmel, NY: bearing 4°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-west of Patterson. Here, the land rises gently from the wide, silvered expanse of the river, its slopes cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery hues in autumn and whisper secrets in the summer breeze. The air, carrying the faint tang of salt and the earthy scent of damp soil, often shimmers with a peculiar, almost liquid light, particularly as the sun begins its descent, casting long, ethereal shadows that stretch across the fields. The character of Shorehaven is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life, and the omnipresent river serves as both a boundary and a boundless source of inspiration. The history of Shorehaven is as layered as the sediment deposited by the Hudson, a narrative woven with threads of early Dutch settlement and the subsequent agricultural boom that defined much of its early economy. For generations, the fertile land supported thriving orchards and dairy farms, their produce finding its way downriver to burgeoning city markets, a legacy still echoed in the occasional weathered barn and the enduring love of locally grown bounty. While the grand estates of Gilded Age magnates once dotted these shores, their opulent remnants now stand as silent sentinels to a bygone era, hinting at the wealth and influence that once flowed through Shorehaven. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of small businesses, artisanal crafts, and a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility and authentic charm that Shorehaven so readily offers.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Shorehaven, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Shorehaven and Dutchess County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Shorehaven is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Shorehaven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |