The City of Beacon marks the spot where the Fishkill Creek flows into the Hudson River. It is a city with a very interesting history. The rivers, creeks, and mountains of Beacon, and the surrounding area, were one of their favorite hunting grounds of the Wappingers Indians. The streams feeding into the Hudson were used for fishing and called "matteawan". The highlands had an abundant supply of beaver and were called "waranoaks" or "place of fur".

Fishkill Creek offered fast running water to run machinery and many factories and mills were built along its banks. Beacon was a thriving city with oil mills, clay mills, cooperages, tanneries, a hat factory, leather belting manufacturing, shoe factories, soap and candle makers, and breweries.

In the 1900's things started to decline. The rail road transfer was removed from Beacon and the hat industry shrunk and silk mills closed. The negative financial impact was devastating.

However, a new error has arrived and Beacon is starting to see a significant upturn in its economy. The recovery of Dutchess County real estate in Beacon is mostly due to an influx of new homeowners from the towns and cities south of Beacon, and a concerted effort by the City fathers to bring Beacon back to a thriving Dutchess County community.

Middle class single family homes are being built in new home communities in Beacon. Many existing Beacon homes are being refurbished. If you click on the Quick Homes search below, you will see all the Beacon area homes listed for sale in the Dutchess County MLS.

A spectacular new high school has been built. It resembles a college campus. The train station was modernized. Fishkill Landing is now being called Beacon Landing and the water front is being refitted with new and modern docking facilities. A new hotel is being built at the entry to Beacon Landing. A popular minor league ball field was built on the north side of Beacon. It draws nightly crowds.

The significant new interest in Beacon can be attributed to one very important factor. Successful business people are always on the move, and Beacon is in a very convenient location for commuting to any of the surrounding areas. High speed trains are available during the rush hour, for anyone commuting to New York City. Stuart airport is a close 20 minutes away, and Interstate 84 places all the other major highways within easy reach.

Downtown Beacon still needs a little spit and polish. The process has begun. Buildings are being renovated. One by one, store fronts are being refurbished. Every effort is being made to provide the same quality of life that is the hallmark of the other communities in lower Dutchess County. As the saying goes ? Beacon is on a roll!

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