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About Putnam Valley

Putnam Valley is a historic town in Putnam County, New York and is northeast of New York City New York. It is called "Town of Lakes." The population was 10,686 at the 2000 census. Putnam Valley is known for its many lakes, such as Dennytown Lake, a historic lake in the hamlet of Dennytown, Oscawana Lake, and Roaring Brook Lake. The Appalachian Trail runs through the town. Clarence Fahnestock State Park (lots of hiking and riding trails) and Putnam Valley Town Park are two parks in town. Among the companies in Putnam Valley are New York Signs and Creative Solutions. Famous persons from Putnam Valley include Tom Welling, actor as Clark Kent on the TV series Smallville. Donald Trump donated land to the State which became the Donald J. Trump State Park. A Sopranos episode was shot on Lake Oscawana. Malcolm X was also filmed here.

-- Latest Update 2010/06/25 by alimahayni