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Floral Park, New York

Floral Park is an incorporated village located in western Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States.
Population 16,172

Top Events in Floral Park History

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1874History
In 1874, John Lewis Childs arrived in the area to work for C.L.
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1888History
When the local Post Office took the name Floral Park, the Long Island Rail Road followed suit by changing the name of the community's train station from East Hinsdale to Floral ...
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1899Culture
Formerly part of Queens County, Floral Park became part of the newly formed Nassau County in 1899.
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1903History
By 1903, the village boasted more than 200 acres (0.81 km2) of Childs' flower beds.
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1908Government
It was subsequently incorporated as a village in 1908.
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1936Architecture
In 1936, as the village continued to grow, Floral Park Village Hall was built, allowing the village to house its government in a centralized, efficient facility.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 15,967 people, 5,770 households, and 4,258 families residing in the village.
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2011History
The average and median sales prices of a home in the village as of 2011, were, respectively, $468,738 and $460,000.

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Historical Timeline

1874History
In 1874, John Lewis Childs arrived in the area to work for C.L.
1888History
When the local Post Office took the name Floral Park, the Long Island Rail Road followed suit by changing the name of the community's train station from East Hinsdale to Floral ...
1899Culture
Formerly part of Queens County, Floral Park became part of the newly formed Nassau County in 1899.
1903History
By 1903, the village boasted more than 200 acres (0.81 km2) of Childs' flower beds.
1908Government
It was subsequently incorporated as a village in 1908.
1936Architecture
In 1936, as the village continued to grow, Floral Park Village Hall was built, allowing the village to house its government in a centralized, efficient facility.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 15,967 people, 5,770 households, and 4,258 families residing in the village.
2011History
The average and median sales prices of a home in the village as of 2011, were, respectively, $468,738 and $460,000.

Did You Know?

1
Floral Park is located in the state of New York.
2
Floral Park has a population of 16,172 residents.
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The population was 16,172 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Famous People from Floral Park, New York

JC
John Lewis Childs
Horticultural Entrepreneur, Politician · Born May 13, 1856 · Died Mar 6, 1921 (age 64)
TH
Thomas Michael Higgins
Entrepreneur · Born Jul 16, 1966 · Age 59
PN
Pete Nice
Former Rapper · Born Feb 5, 1967 · Age 59
KH
Kevin Mitchell (ice hockey)
Ice Hockey Player · Born Jun 5, 1980 · Age 45
DD
Diana Diamond
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