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New Rochelle, New York

Located in Westchester County, New York, New Rochelle was founded in 1688. Named after La Rochelle, France by Huguenot settlers. The Dick Van Dyke Show's Rob Petrie lived in New Rochelle.
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Founded 1688 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Westchester County

Top 10 Most Important Events for New Rochelle, New York

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1688 Huguenot Settlement: French Protestants settle.
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1718 Early Growth: New Rochelle grew steadily through the late 19th century as settlers and businesses established roots.
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1961 Dick Van Dyke Show: Rob Petrie's fictional hometown.
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2020 COVID Cluster: Early NY COVID cluster.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1688 Culture
Huguenot Settlement
1718 Culture
Early Growth
1961 Culture
Dick Van Dyke Show
2020 Disaster
COVID Cluster

Did You Know?

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Named after La Rochelle, France by Huguenot settlers.
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The Dick Van Dyke Show's Rob Petrie lived in New Rochelle.
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An early COVID-19 cluster in March 2020 made national news.
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New Rochelle is located in Westchester County, New York.
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New Rochelle was founded in 1688.

Famous People from New Rochelle, New York

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Jay Leno
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Apr 28, 1950 · Age 75
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Matt Dillon
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Feb 18, 1964 · Age 62
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Don McLean
Composer, Singer · Born Oct 2, 1945 · Age 80
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Alan Menken
Composer, Record Producer · Born Jul 22, 1949 · Age 76
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Richard Roundtree
Stage Actor, Model · Born Jul 9, 1942 · Died Oct 24, 2023 (age 81)

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