Sleepy Hollow, New York

Sleepy Hollow is a village located in Westchester County, New York. Formerly known as North Tarrytown, it was officially renamed in March 1997. It is the location of the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, made famous by Washington Irving's story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and also of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery where Irving is buried. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 9,212. As a village, it is located in the Town of Mount Pleasant.

Geography

Sleepy Hollow is located at 41°5'31" North, 73°51'52" West (41.091998, -73.864361){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 13.2 km² (5.1 mi²). 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and 7.4 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 55.58% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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