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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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Complete Historical Timeline

1683 Culture
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1776 Disaster
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1776 Culture
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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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