New York / Founded
1624
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European settlement began with the Dutch in 1608 and New Amsterdam was founded in 1624. Manhattan in 1873, looking north. The Hudson River is at left. The ...
Nov 9, 2009 · The Dutch first settled along the Hudson River in 1624 and established the colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In 1664, the English ...
On February 2nd, 1653 the Dutch West India Company formed the first Common Council to represent the residents of the colony. This marked the beginning of ...
Jul 14, 2008 · “The first founding settlers of New York City landed here in 1624.” Since time immemorial, figuring out when to celebrate historic events ...
May 14, 2017 · In 1664, the English took possession of New Netherland from the Dutch, renaming it New York. Ownership of New York was valuable because of its ...