Yorktown Town of Yorktown Distance to NYC: 35 miles Area: 40 square miles Located about 20 miles north of White Plains and 35 miles north of New York, the town is made up of the five hamlets of Crompond, Jefferson Valley, Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak and Yorktown Heights. Yorktown was originally settled by the Mohegan Indians. Hanover, as it was then known, was part of a land grant given to Stephanus Van Cortlandt in 1697. In 1788, it became known as Yorktown in honor of the successful battle waged in Yorktown Virginia. From country estates to family neighborhoods... wooded hideaways to lakeside retreats... the diversity of Yorktown blends into a unified whole, offering an outlet for every taste and interest. Yorktown is one of the fastest growing residential communities in Northern Westchester. Although in large part the home of commuters to White Plains and New York City, many Yorktown residents work locally as well. The most famous nearby attraction is West Point, which is located just across the Hudson River via the Bear Mountain Bridge. Drama enthusiasts will appreciate the fine theatre companies that perform regularly in Yorktown and Shrub Oak, as well as the renowned Paramount Theatre of the Arts in nearby Peekskill. Educational Facilities Yorktown is served by both the Yorktown and Lakeland school systems. Both school districts offer a comprehensive curriculum and numerous extracurricular activities. Yorktown Enrichment Centers provide extended day programs and the Lakeland School District provides fullday Kindergarten and after school child care programs. There are pre-school programs, licensed day care services & parochial schools. Recreational Facilities As for recreation, there are no fewer than seven local parks in the immediate area offering every imaginable sport and activity. Youth Soccer is extremely active in Yorktown, as is Little League, Scouting and Summer day camps are offered for the children and Shrub Oak has its own teen center. Houses of Worship Yorktown has over 30 centers of worship representing all major faiths and denominations. Beyond their spiritual and religious benefits, these Houses of Worship offer newcomers important social functions, which help soften the transition from their old communities to Yorktown.