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Refugee French Protestants fleeing Catholic pogroms in the country of France settled New Rochelle, NY in 1688. The name of New Rochelle was much influenced by artisans and craftsman settlers who were originally from the city La Rochelle, France. The city became popularly known as a summer resort by the late 1800s thus beginning the suburban living era. By the 19th century, many American families came from New York City and settled into New Rochelle. The Huguenot population was not as dominant in relation to land ownership; small manufactures and businesses but however, maintained a leading hold on both social and political life in town.