Amenia is located in Dutchess County, New York. The town's population, according to the 2000 census, is 4,048. The town's name is derived from "amoena" which, in Latin, means "pleasant to the eye." Amoena is on the Metro North Railroad which provides train service to New York City from Wassaic Station. The area was first settled in 1706 and the town was officially formed in 1788. The town has many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places including Beth David Synagogue, Indian Rock Schoolhouse, and the Lewis Mumford House. Famous residents include Gail Borden who invented condensed milk and established his first factory in Amenia and historian of science Lewis Mumford. Amenia businesses include Litco Supply Inc and Reardon Briggs. Amenia is a part of the Webutuck Central School District.