Putnam County
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Putnam County is a county located in New York State, situated in the Hudson Valley region north of New York City. It is home to several communities and serves as part of the greater metropolitan area, offering a mix of suburban and rural character.
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Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- New York
- Founded
- 1812 ; 214 years ago ( 1812 )
- Named after
- Israel Putnam
- Seat
- Carmel
- Largest town
- Carmel
- County executive
- Kevin M. Byrne ( R )
- Total
- 246 sq mi (640 km )
- Land
- 230 sq mi (600 km )
- Water
- 16 sq mi (41 km ) 6.5%
- Estimate 2025
- 99,028
- Density
- 424.2/sq mi (163.8/km )
- Time zone
- UTC−5 ( Eastern )
Article
Israel Putnam, Major General in the American Revolution and the county's namesake
Putnam County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,668. The county seat is Carmel, within one of the county's six towns. The county is part of the Hudson Valley region of the state.