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The Hamlet of Circleville
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Circleville, New York is an unincorporated hamlet in the Town of Wallkill, part of Orange County, New York. It is located on NY 302 around the junction with the old Goshen Turnpike (Orange County 101), a short distance north of NY 17 and two miles south of Bullville. It is three miles northeast of Middletown. |
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Prior to 1791, Circleville was a thick forest with a single log house, occupied by a Mr. Coddington. Circleville's post office was established in 1850. There was a blacksmith shop, wagon shop, shoe shop and two creameries.
Samuel Bull, Sr., a blacksmith who settled near Circleville, is said to have been employed on the chain used in the obstruction of the Hudson river during the Revolution.
Circleville lends its name to a nearby middle and elementary school of the Pine Bush Central School District.
The name Circleville was given to the Church and Village by Mrs. Mary Bull who thought Circleville, in Ohio, was a very pleasant name.
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