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New Windsor is the home of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, a site that commemorates American veterans who were killed or injured during military combat.
By American standards, New Windsor has been around a long time; it was founded in 1762, and was named after Windsor, England. It's best known for its pivotal role in the Revolutionary War, when it served as an important depot for the Continental Army and its medical department. You can even visit the army's last encampment here, as well as a number of historical buildings from the period. With a population of 8,822, New Windsor manages to maintain its own small town identity, so that it's hard to believe that it's only 55 miles from the Big Apple. Somehow, the shadow of New York City never quite reaches this gentle, historic town, and this makes it an ideal place for folks to live who prefer to work in the city and commute home to a quieter place. View New Windsor City Guide