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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

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