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The town of Somers has a quaint historical character and lush natural areas that lend to the attraction of the town. Somers is located in northern Westchester. It connects the towns of North Salem to the east, Carmel in Putnam Country to the north, Yorktown to the west, and Lewisboro and Bedford to the south. The town is approximately 33 square miles located on the New York City reservoir system. Areas such as Lincolndale, Shenorock, Granite Springs, Purdys, and Baldwin Place are also located within the town. Somers has many lake communities. These include; Lake Purdys, Shenorock & Lincolndale. It contains town and county parks such as Reis, Muscoot, Koegel and Lasdon Parks. Somers is a town with a rich history; it is the birthplace of the American circus. The Ringley Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus began in Somers. Also, supposedly the first elephant ever brought into America was brought to Somers Some of the historical sites in the town include; The Elephant Hotel a National Historic Landmark where the townâs government is run, and the Old Stone House located on route 100.The Metro-North Commuter Railroad gives service to Grand Central Station in Manhattan with an average commute time of slightly over an hour to Manhattan while the railroad doesn't pass through the town itself, the stations for Purdys, Goldens Bridge, and Katonah are but a mere five minute drive depending on your location.
