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Armonk is located in the town of North Castle, NY. It is served by the Byram Hills School District and is home to many popular annual cultural events. Armonk features reasonable taxes, partly due to IBM headquarters and other large corporate headquarters.

Armonk does not feature any chain stores or restaurants, which enables it to maintain the charm and character of a small town. Most of the shops in town are locally owned. Armonk has an interesting celebrity resident history. Armonk is home to Smith Tavern historical site, landmark of the Revolutionary war and is presently home to the North Castle Historical Society.

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One room school house tribute
Armonk, NY

On June 28, about 80 people attended a tribute and dedication of East Middle Patent School in remembrance of Geraldine Lanfair, who taught students for 45 years at this one room school house. The school served both Bedford and North Castle school districts until 1962, when it was closed.

In the 40’s Nicole’s grandfather Ken Ingersoll walked several miles from his house on Hickory Kingdom Rd. to this one room school house every day. The school was originally located in the Eastern District of Bedford, and was moved to its present site on Bedford Road, Armonk in 1984.

During the program, town supervisors of both Bedford and North Castle opened with remarks. Several prior students attended to give tribute to their former teacher and to share memories of kindergarden through 8th grade in one room, often with just one student per grade.

The students recalled how they all did chores and wouldn’t dare skip school, since Mrs. Lanfair came right by their house. Besides, she rewarded perfect attendance with a silver dollar at the end of each semester. This gesture is particularly significant considering her salary was $1,200 a year, according to her prior students.