A short distance south of Greenburgh village, is situated the residence of the late Samuel Howland, Esq. It is embosomed in trees, and stands on the west bank of the Saw-Mill river; in its rear, rise bold and majestic hills covered with luxuriant woods. The building itself is a very handsome structure of wood, in the modern style. The river, arrested by the mill-dam, forms in front of the house an extensive sheet of water, which adds greatly to the beauty of this romantic spot.

The former possessors of the estate were the Odea's, who, in 1816, sold the property to Joseph Howland, Esq., father of the present proprietor.

Chatterton height, the battle-field of 1776, lies on the north-east corner of this town. We have reserved a description of the battle for the town of White Plains, with which place it is generally associated, although more properly belonging to Greenburgh.

The Chatterton family, from whom the hill derives its name, have long been residents in the town of Greenburgh. A member of this family was settled on the hill as early as 1731. In A. D. 1750, we find Michael Chatterton purchasing lands in the vicinity of David and Nathan Purdy.

Chatterton bridge which crosses the Bronx at the foot of the hill, was first erected in 1736.

Cornelius Chatterton, one of the earliest magistrates of Eastchester, was an ancestor of this family.

Hart's Corners, formerly Barne's Corners, is another small hamlet in Greenburgh, situated about three miles south of White Plains, in a fine valley, the neighborhood of which is rendered extremely beautiful by the inequality of the ground and surrounding scenery. The settlement is composed of one church, several dwellings and stores. The Bronx River Powder Manufactory, and Railroad depot adjoin it on the east. This place derives its name from Robert Hart, of Rye, who emigrated hither sometime during the Manorial period, and in 1784, purchased of the Commissioners of Forfeitures, 600 acres of the Phillipsburgh lands, for which tradition says he gave one shilling per acre.