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West Point

geographical name

unincorporated population center in southeastern New York on the western bank of the Hudson River north of New York City population 6763

Note: West Point is site of the United States Military Academy.

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“West Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/West%20Point. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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