Rye (city), New York

Rye is a city located in Westchester County, New York. It is separate from the Town of Rye (which despite its name, is larger than the city). As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,955. Rye houses the home and burial place of John Jay, a Founding Father and the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Original milestones, fixed in 1763 by Benjamin Franklin along the Boston Post Road during his term as Postmaster General still mark the 24th, 25th, and 26th miles from New York City.

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City - Westchester County, New York - Town of Rye - 2000 - John Jay - Founding Father - Chief Justice - Supreme Court - 1763 - Benjamin Franklin - Boston Post Road - Postmaster General - New York City

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Playland, a historic amusement park and designated National Historic Landmark, is located in Rye.

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Playland - Amusement park - National Historic Landmark

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