Test your Knowledge of Scarsdale’s Rich History!

The quiz was crafted with the knowledge and expertise of Mr. Jordan Copeland, a local historian. Check out how you did!

The answers to the magazine questions are 1A, 2B, 3B, 4A, 5C, 6D.

1. During the eighteenth century, Caleb Heathcote, a wealthy English merchant, bought land in Westchester County. After he registered his land under the British crown, Mr. Heathcote chose to name the town after his ancestral home in England. What area did he name “Scarsdale” after?
A) London
B) Sheffield
C) Chesterfield
D) Newcastle

———————————————————————————————————————————

2. Former local policeman Benjamin Ruggiero opened a motorcycle dealership on Post Road during the 1920s. Later, the dealership was converted to another building, which now lies on the intersection of Popham and Post Roads. Which building belonged to Ruggiero?
A) Shell Gas Station
B) Scarsdale Congregational Church
C) Scarsdale Fire Department
D) Scarsdale Police Department

———————————————————————————————————————————

3. Major General William Popham, who served in the Revolutionary war, once resided in Scarsdale. His house hosted many American patriots, including former vice president Aaron Burr. Today, his house can be seen on _____.
A) Popham Road
B) Hamilton Road
C) Brewster Road
D) Locust Road

——————————————————————————————————————————-

4. In the years 1943, 1944, and 1945, scores of Scarsdale high schoolers went to serve in World War II. After the war, a honorary plaque was placed near the Brewster Entrance in commemoration of students who lost their lives in the war. Who was one of the students who were listed on the plaque?
A) Amanda Gates
B) Benjamin Page
C) Edgar Bassett
D) Luke Henry

The answers to the above questions are 1C, 2A, 3D, 4C.