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Newburgh (city), New York
Newburgh
is a
city
located in
Orange County
,
New York
,
United States
, north of
New York City
, and south of
Albany
, on the
Hudson River
. Newburgh is a part of the
New York metropolitan area
. The Newburgh area was first settled in the early 18th century by the Germans and British. During the
American Revolution
, Newburgh served as the headquarters of the
Continental Army
. Prior to its chartering in 1865, the city of Newburgh was part of the
town of Newburgh
; the town now borders the city to the north and west. East of the city is the
Hudson River
; the city of
Beacon, New York
across the river, and connected to Newburgh via the
Newburgh–Beacon Bridge
. The entire southern boundary of the city is with the
town of New Windsor
. Most of this boundary is formed by
Quassaick Creek
.
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