The Hamptons

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The Hamptons, highlighted (center) on the South Fork of Long Island, an island extending 118 miles (190 km) into the Atlantic Ocean eastward from Manhattan The Hamptons.jpg
The Hamptons, highlighted (center) on the South Fork of Long Island, an island extending 118 miles (190 km) into the Atlantic Ocean eastward from Manhattan

The Hamptons, part of the East End of Long Island, consist of the towns of Southampton and East Hampton, which together compose the South Fork of Long Island, in Suffolk County, New York. The Hamptons are a popular seaside resort and one of the historical summer colonies of the northeastern United States.

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The Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road, the Montauk Highway, and private bus services connect the Hamptons to the rest of Long Island and to New York City, while ferries provide connections to Shelter Island, New York and Connecticut.

Stony Brook University's Southampton campus is located in the Hamptons.

Hamlets and villages

Sherrill Farmhouse in East Hampton, New York, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Eh-sherrill.jpg
Sherrill Farmhouse in East Hampton, New York, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
An aerial view of Shinnecock Inlet in the Hampton Bays 285-E-Montauk-Hwy-Hampton-Bays-large-003-4-Aerial-View-1334x1000-72dpi.jpg
An aerial view of Shinnecock Inlet in the Hampton Bays

West to east, the Hamptons include[ citation needed ] the following hamlets and villages in the town of Southampton:

The Hamptons include the following hamlets and villages in the town of East Hampton:

The Shinnecock Reservation of the Shinnecock Indian Nation lies within the borders of the Town of Southampton, adjoining Shinnecock Hills and the Village of Southampton.

These areas constitute the core vacation area of the east end of Long Island.

Village/hamletTownPopulation[ citation needed ]Total areaLand area
Amagansett East Hampton Town 1,1658.0 sq mi (21 km2)6.2 sq mi (16 km2)
Bridgehampton Southampton Town 1,75611.2 sq mi (29 km2)9.3 sq mi (24 km2)
East Hampton East Hampton Town 1,1144.9 sq mi (13 km2)4.8 sq mi (12 km2)
Sagaponack Southampton Town 3248.0 sq mi (21 km2)6.2 sq mi (16 km2)
Sag Harbor 60% Southampton; 40% East Hampton Town [ citation needed ]2,2742.5 sq mi (6.5 km2)1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2)
Southampton Southampton Town 3,2806.8 sq mi (18 km2)6.3 sq mi (16 km2)
Wainscott East Hampton Town 6507.3 sq mi (19 km2)6.2 sq mi (16 km2)
Water Mill Southampton Town 1,55912.5 sq mi (32 km2)11.0 sq mi (28 km2)
Montauk East Hampton Town 3,32619.8 sq mi (51 km2)

Description

The Hamptons are home to many communities. Historically, it has been devoted to agriculture and fishing. Many farms are still in operation in the area. There are three commercial vineyards operating in the Hamptons as well.

Given the area's geographic location, it maintained strong commercial and social links to New England and the nearby states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Many of the original settlers were from and most of the trade links were with communities in Connecticut. Indeed, much of the older architecture and aesthetics of the villages in the Hamptons resemble New England. This is especially true for Sag Harbor Village and East Hampton Village.

Once direct rail links to New York City were established, the community of summer vacation residents [1] expanded significantly. The Village of Southampton, which is the oldest of the Hamptons and the most westward of the villages in the core area of the Hamptons, grew rapidly. It remains the largest and most diverse of the Hamptons' towns. The other villages and hamlets grew at a slower rate over time.

The agriculture community became supplemented by artisans and professionals (mainly in Southampton Village and Sag Harbor Village), and then by a large influx of artists. As a result, the arts community in the Hamptons has origins extending back to the nineteenth century. [2] [3] The Art Village in Southampton and the community of Springs in East Hampton town hosted a number of resident artists and art schools (e.g., the Shinnecock Hills Summer School founded by William Merritt Chase).

Current profile

The villages and the hamlets are distinguished by how their significant population increases during the summers, although the Hamptons have increasingly become year-round destinations for New Yorkers seeking a refuge on weekends.

Amenities in the area include the Southampton Arts Center, the Southampton Cultural Center, the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center in Springs; the Parrish Art Museum and the Watermill Center [4] in Water Mill; the Guild Hall, a museum and theater, in East Hampton. [2] In the sporting world, the region's golf courses are very highly regarded. The private golf clubs in Southampton are among the most exclusive and expensive in the nation. Those courses include the National Golf Links of America, the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, and the Sebonack Golf Club. These golf clubs are currently[ when? ] ranked 8th, 4th and 41st within the United States by Golf Digest. There is also the Maidstone Club in East Hampton, ranked 72nd by Golf Digest.[ citation needed ]

Other private clubs include The Bathing Corporation of Southampton, the Southampton Bath and Tennis Club, and the Meadow Club in Southampton Village.

History

The Hamptons' history as a dwelling place for the wealthy dates from the late nineteenth century when the community changed from a farming community with good potato ground to a popular destination. In 1893 The New York Times wrote

The beautiful villages clustering around old Southampton, including Quohue, Good Ground, the rest of the Hamptons, and the incomparable Shinnecock Hills combine to make as close an approach to Eden as can be found in a long journey. Exclusive—in the best sense of the word—society is here represented during the summer by its choicest spirits. Well-bred men and women find a congenial atmosphere, refined attractions in plenty, and innumerable charms about these quaint old villages. [5]

As of 2015, commercial and point residential development continues and the Hamptons remain a vacation spot for the wealthy. [6] The Hamptons have also become a notable place for prominent members of the LGBT community. [7] Beaches in the Southeastern United States have been referred to as "The Hamptons of the South", including Figure Eight Island in North Carolina, Hilton Head Island and Kiawah Island in South Carolina, and South Walton in Florida. [8] [9] [10]

Media

Dan's Papers, which originally began as the Montauk Pioneer on July 1, 1960, is published by Schneps Media. [11]

Transportation

The Hamptons are connected to New York City and the rest of Long Island by a series of roadways (most notable of which are Route 27A, also known as Montauk Highway, and Route 27, also known as Sunrise Highway), rail service, and bus service. There are also several small airports throughout the Hamptons which offer both private and commercial service on small aircraft and helicopters.

The Long Island Rail Road provides limited rail service seven days per week via the Montauk Branch connecting towns and hamlets in the Hamptons to Montauk and New York City. Hampton Jitney and Hampton Luxury Liner coach bus services provide slightly more frequent passenger travel between New York City and the Hamptons, especially during summer months. Local Suffolk County buses also provide service to neighboring areas.

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