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White Plains, New York

Located in Westchester County, New York, White Plains was founded in 1683. Site of the 1776 Battle of White Plains during the Revolution. Westchester County seat — major corporate headquarters hub.
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Founded 1683 | Population 58,000 | Peak 58,000 (2024) | County Westchester County

Top 10 Most Important Events for White Plains, New York

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1683 Founded: Westchester community.
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1776 Battle: Battle of White Plains.
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1776 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define White Plains's character and economy.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of White Plains's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: White Plains continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in White Plains

Jan 1, 1970
Family Found a Massive Python Under Their Shed—Then an X-Ray Revealed Its Last Meal
A New Jersey family got an alarming surprise in their backyard when an enormous Burmese python turned up beneath the floor of thei…
Jan 1, 1970
Op-Ed: I Have Loved the Spurs for Over 40 Years—But Victor Wembanyama Will End All of That.
I’ve loved the San Antonio Spurs for as long as I can remember. I still remember the absolute thrill of watching George “T…
Jan 1, 1970
Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Amy Schumer’s Stunning Transformation
Amy Schumer is embracing the results of her health transformation while enjoying some time on the water. The 45-year-old comedian …
Jan 1, 1970
Man With Tattooed Face Struggling To Find Job Shares Photos Of How He Looked Before 
Photos of a young father’s face before he got it tattooed in jail are going viral. New Zealand resident Mark Cropp, 19 years…
Jan 1, 1970
Photos Of Barron Trump At UFC White House Event Have Everyone Saying The Same Thing
For years, he has remained one of the most private members of America’s most closely watched political family. But a rare pu…
Jan 1, 1970
Vanessa Trump Turns Heads After Sharing Update On Her Cancer Battle
The former wife of President Donald Trump’s eldest son is sharing a personal health update after recently revealing a breast…

Complete Historical Timeline

1683 Culture
Founded
1776 Disaster
Battle
1776 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Site of the 1776 Battle of White Plains during the Revolution.
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Westchester County seat — major corporate headquarters hub.
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30-minute train ride to Manhattan.
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White Plains was founded in 1683.
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White Plains has a population of approximately 58,000.

Famous People from White Plains, New York

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Mark Zuckerberg
Computer Scientist, Entrepreneur · Born May 14, 1984 · Age 41
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George E. Smith
Scientist, Photographer · Born May 10, 1930 · Died May 28, 2025 (age 95)
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Joseph Campbell
Writer, Teacher · Born Mar 26, 1904 · Died Oct 30, 1987 (age 83)
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David Harbour
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Apr 10, 1975 · Age 50
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Ralph Waite
Screenwriter, Comedian · Born Jun 22, 1928 · Died Feb 13, 2014 (age 85)

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