Staatsburg New York Map

About Staatsburg, New York

Staatsburg is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 358. The population density is 96.2 people per km². Staatsburg is located at 41.8498°N, 73.9301°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12580.

Staatsburg lies where the Hudson River’s broad, slate-grey back catches the late afternoon sun, a place of rolling meadows that slope gently toward the water’s edge. It lies 10.3 miles north of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 357°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-south-east of Kingston. The air here, especially in late summer, carries the faint, sweet scent of drying hay and the cool, damp promise of the river. Old stone walls, weathered to a soft grey, trace the boundaries of fields where cattle graze, their forms softened by the hazy light. Across the river, the Catskill Mountains rise in a distant, blue-green massif, their peaks often shrouded in a soft mist that lends a quiet grandeur to the scene. The village itself, a scattering of modest homes and historic buildings, seems to breathe with a slow, steady pulse, a stark contrast to the ceaseless flow of the water that defines its western horizon. The history of Staatsburg is deeply entwined with the river and the fertile land it nourishes. Once a bustling steamboat landing, it was a vital hub for trade and travel along the Hudson, its docks alive with the clamor of commerce. Now, the grand estates that once housed wealthy industrialists stand as silent witnesses to that gilded era, their manicured lawns and imposing architecture a reminder of fortunes made and lives lived in grand style. The local economy, while no longer driven by river traffic, still draws sustenance from the land, with small farms and agricultural businesses dotting the surrounding countryside. The Staatsburgh State Historic Site, with its preserved mansion and grounds, offers a tangible connection to the region’s past, inviting visitors to wander its halls and imagine the lives of those who shaped this corner of Dutchess County.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Staatsburg, 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 Staatsburg and Dutchess County.

Detailed location data for Staatsburg includes the ZIP code (12580), telephone area code (845), county seat of Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie), and school district assignment (Hyde Park 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 Staatsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.