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Cochecton, New York

Cochecton is a town located in west-central Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 1,448 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from the Lenape word "cushetunk" meaning "place of red stone hills".

The Town of Cochecton (its official name) is situated on the Delaware River, directly across from Damascus, Pennsylvania, to which a bridge over the river provides access.

History
In the original charter of 1664, Cochecton marked the border between New York and New Jersey. Along the Delaware River, a spot was marked named "station rock." This point formed the meeting point of the borders between New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. After a long dispute - the New York-New Jersey Line War - the final border was set further south, near Port Jervis.

The town was formed from the Town of Bethel in 1828. The Town of Delaware was formed from part of Cochecton in 1869.

The town once had a station on the former Erie Railroad's Delaware Division mainline (Erie Lackawanna Railway between 1960 and 1976), but passenger service on this line ceased on November 27, 1966. It has since been taken-over (1999) by the Norfolk Southern Railway and is currently (2022) operated by the Central New York Railroad, a short line railroad, under lease from NS. The Cochecton train station is the oldest surviving railroad passenger station in New York State. Moved from its original site in the early 1990s, a local group of people banded together to save the station from destruction. The local business Cochecton Mills, owned by the Nearing family, gave the group, called the "Cochecton Preservation Society", one year to dismantle the ancient building and get it off their property so that its business could continue. In that time, the station was carefully and successfully moved roughly one mile upstream to a spot on NY Route 97, still resting along the former Erie Railroad. More recently, various proposals were made to restore passenger service on the line, but none have yet been adopted.

The correct pronunciation of the town's name is "cuh-SHEK-ton," leading many to mistakenly believe the name is of French origin; the name is, however, more likely derived from the Lenape word ksch-itchuan, meaning "foaming water". A conflicting, and probably outdated, interpretation appears in the writings of James Burbank, an amateur local historian who wrote in the 1950s that the word "Cushektunk" meant "low land" and "land of red rock" indicating the abundance of red mudstone throughout the area.

The Drake-Curtis House, Ellery Calkins House, Cochecton Presbyterian Church, Cochecton Railroad Station, Reilly's Store, Parsonage Road Historic District, Page House, Old Cochecton Cemetery, and Valleau Tavern are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cochecton was reportedly the home of Tammany, a Native American sage of the Lenape, who became an American symbol and a fixture in popular culture during and after the Revolutionary War.

The Woodstock Festival was held in nearby Bethel, but after the festival and because of conflict with the local postmaster, the Yasgur family that hosted the festival on their farm changed their address from Bethel to Cochecton.

Cochecton has four ZIP Codes: 12726 (for Cochecton), 12752 (for Lake Huntington), 12727 (for Cochecton Center) and 12764 (for nearby Narrowsburg). The town is also divided among six different telephone exchanges — Lake Huntington (845-932), Narrowsburg (845-252), White Lake (845-583), Jeffersonville (845-482), Callicoon (845-887) and even Galilee, Pennsylvania (570-224) — a highly unusual situation considering the town's small size and population.

Geography
The western town line is the border of Pennsylvania, in the middle of the Delaware River. It is connected to Damascus Township in that state's Wayne County by the Cochecton–Damascus Bridge.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.4 sqmi, of which 36.7 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi  (1.95%) is water.

Climate
Because the upper Delaware River, upon which Cochecton is situated, is at the bottom of a very steep gorge, the town experiences less thermal moderation than in what would otherwise be a river valley. As a result, Cochecton has a hemiboreal climate (Köppen Dfb), with mild-to-warm summers and cold winters.

Cochecton's monthly precipitation regime is more consistent with an "east coast" humid continental climate than a "landmass interior" humid continental climate, in that its driest month — November, with 84mm (3.3 inches) average precipitation — receives more than half that of the wettest month, May — which averages 145mm (5.7 inches), plus the driest and wettest months occur in the autumn and spring, respectively, as opposed to winter and summer, which is the norm in landmass-interior continental climates.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,328 people, 555 households, and 376 families residing in the town. The population density was 36.2 PD/sqmi. There were 955 housing units at an average density of 26.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.54% White, 0.90% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 555 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $24,844 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,841. About 5.0% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

The peak population, reached during the 19th century, was about 3,000.

Communities and locations in Cochecton

 * Cochecton (formerly Cushetunk) – The hamlet of Cochecton is on Route 97 by the Delaware River.
 * Cochecton Center (formerly Stephensburgh) – A hamlet south of Lake Huntingdon on Route 52. The former Cochecton Center Methodist Episcopal Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
 * East Cochecton – A hamlet between Cochecton and Fosterdale.
 * Fosterdale – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town at Routes 17B and 52.
 * Lake Huntington – A hamlet south of Fosterdale on Route 52. The Jewish Center of Lake Huntington was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
 * Nobody Station – A location in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Skinners Falls – A location by the Delaware River, south of Cochecton village.
 * Tylertown – A location in the southeastern part of the town.

Notable person

 * Frank Schulte, outfielder for Chicago Cubs' 1907 and 1908 World Series champions, was born in Cochecton.

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Delaware, New York

Delaware is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 2,203 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Delaware is in the western part of the county.

History
The town was formed in 1869 from the Town of Cochecton.

Geography
The western town line, delineated by the Delaware River, is the border of Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 34.7 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi  (1.67%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,719 people, 956 households, and 657 families residing in the town. The population density was 78.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,337 housing units at an average density of 38.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 87.31% White, 9.71% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.33% of the population.

There were 956 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,145, and the median income for a family was $45,875. Males had a median income of $37,700 versus $22,885 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,884. About 6.2% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Delaware

 * Callicoon (formerly Callicoon Depot) – A hamlet by the western town line. The community has the same name as the Town of Callicoon in the county.
 * Falls Mills – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Hortonville – A hamlet east of Callicoon. The German Presbyterian Church and Hortonville Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
 * Kenoza Lake – A hamlet, formerly called Pike Pond, in the southeastern part of the town. The Stone Arch Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
 * Kohlertown – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Swiss Hill – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Lower Beechwood – A hamlet south of Upper Beechwood in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Upper Beechwood – A hamlet in the north central part of the town.

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Fallsburg, New York

Fallsburg is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The town is in the eastern part of the county. The population was 14,192 at the 2020 census. It is not to be confused with the hamlet of Fallsburg which bears a similar name and is within the town of Fallsburg.

History
On March 9, 1826, the New York State Legislature passed an act establishing the town of Fallsburg. The town was created from parts of the towns of Thompson and Neversink. Fallsburg takes its name from a waterfall on the Neversink River and was established in 1826. One month later, on April 4, the first town meeting was held in the schoolhouse where the hamlet of Fallsburg is today.

The Neversink River runs from north to south through the town and played an important role in its early development. In the late 1780s, the valley above the falls on the Neversink was known as having fertile and cheap land. This brought an influx of settlers from Ulster County. By 1800, the upper areas along the river were well settled by the people in the already existing towns and by newcomers.

The region was primarily a farming community during the first part of the 1800s. Life during this time was frugal. The long haul over the mountains to Kingston prevented a lot of trade, and it sometimes took 90 days for mail to reach Fallsburg from Kingston. When the Delaware and Hudson Canal opened in the area in 1828, it brought many changes. Now the nearest place to trade was Ellenville. Up until this time, Hasbrouck was the major settlement in the area. The upper Neversink River between Woodbourne and Hasbrouck was the most settled because of the right flatlands that were found along the river. In the 1790s, there were a number of sawmills and gristmills that were built to further establish the area. The hamlet was a major business area for many years with a variety of shops and stores and its own post office from 1846 to 1923.

The town, within the Catskill Mountains, is in the heart of a once-popular predominantly Jewish summer resort area known as the Borscht Belt.

Geography
The eastern town line is the border of Ulster County. Fallsburg is bordered to the southeast by the town of Mamakating, to the south by the town of Thompson, to the west by the town of Liberty, to the north by the town of Neversink, and to the east by the town of Wawarsing.

The town has many small lakes, ponds, wooded areas, and former dairy farms.

Major bodies of water in the town include Loch Sheldrake (also known as Sheldrake Pond), Echo Lake, Evans Lake, Morningside Lake, Pleasure Lake, East Pond, and the Neversink River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 79.0 sqmi, of which 77.6 sqmi are land and 1.4 sqmi (1.73%) are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,234 people, 3,761 households, and 2,478 families residing in the town. The population density was 157.6 PD/sqmi. There were 6,661 housing units at an average density of 85.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 75.19% White, 15.56% African American, 0.43% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 5.04% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.53% of the population.

There were 3,761 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 133.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,036, and the median income for a family was $39,216. Males had a median income of $31,949 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,744. About 15.9% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
Fallsburg celebrates Francis Currey Day each year in honor of Francis S. Currey and other military veterans. Currey received a Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War II.

Tourism
The Living Torah Museum, an Orthodox Jewish museum, has a branch in Fallsburg. The area has also served as a bastion for stand-up comedy since the mid-20th century. Comedy legends, including Woody Allen, Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Seinfeld, and Henny Youngman, performed there, as did Sid Caesar, Billy Crystal, Buddy Hackett, Gabe Kaplan, Andy Kaufman, and Joan Rivers. Jerry Lewis worked as a busboy while his parents did a vaudeville act. He would entertain customers while cleaning tables, giving him a chance to hone his skills while upping his tips. Famed prize fighters like Rocky Marciano and Sonny Liston, and Muhammad Ali, Leon Spinks and Floyd Patterson trained there.

Parks and recreation
Several parks and golf courses are located in the area, including Terry Brae Golf Course, Lochmor Golf Course, Pines Golf Course, Morningside Park and Mountaindale Park. International retreat center Shree Muktananda Ashram is also located in Fallsburg. The center provides a location for students of Siddha Yoga to practice the daily practices of sadhana.

Primary and secondary schools
The Fallsburg Central School District serves the town of Fallsburg. The district is the "Home of the Comets". Schools in the district include Benjamin Cosor Elementary School and Fallsburg Junior Senior High School.

Colleges and universities
Two colleges in the area serve Fallsburg. Sullivan County Community College is located in Fallsburg and is a two-year community college. Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe is a rabbinical college located in Fallsburg.

Summer camps
Stagedoor Manor is a performing arts summer camp located in Loch Sheldrake, New York. Each summer, Stagedoor Manor holds three three-week-long sessions that start in late June and end in late August. Approximately 280 campers, ranging in age from 10 to 18, attend each session.

Lansmans Day Camp located on Murphy Road in Woodbourne, N. Y. is the longest continuous running day camp in Sullivan County. The day camp first opened its doors in the summer of 1949. LDC has an eight-week session starting the end of June. Lesser periods of half season and weekly sessions are available. Age ranges from three (nursery) to "senior" campers at 13 and 14 years old.

Public libraries
The Fallsburg Library serves the town and is located in South Fallsburg. It has been in operation since 1991.

Prisons
Two correctional facilities are located in the area and operated by the New York State Department of Correctional Services. Woodbourne Correctional Facility is a medium security men's prison located in the hamlet of Woodbourne, New York and Sullivan Correctional Facility is a maximum security prison for male inmates located in Fallsburg.

Notable people

 * Francis S. Currey – former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. Grew up in Hurleyville in a dairy farming family.
 * Gavin DeGraw – singer
 * Joey DeGraw, singer-songwriter
 * Sari Feldman, librarian
 * Andrew Neiderman – former English teacher at Fallsburg Central High School. Prolific author of horror novels, including The Devil's Advocate, made into a movie starring Al Pacino.
 * Rufus Palen– U.S. congressman, grew up in Fallsburg
 * Joseph "Diamond Jo" Reynolds– steamship tycoon, born in Fallsburg
 * Allen Young – writer, grew up in Glen Wild

Communities and locations in Fallsburg

 * Divine Corners – A location north of Loch Sheldrake. Home to many bungalow colonies.
 * Fallsburg – The hamlet of Fallsburg, formerly known as "Neversink Falls" or "Old Falls," or "Fallsburgh", is on Route 42.
 * Glen Wild – A hamlet by the southern town line.
 * Hasbrouck – A hamlet in the northern part of the town.
 * Hurleyville – A hamlet formerly called "Luzon Station."
 * Loch Sheldrake – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town on Route 52.
 * Mountain Dale – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town, formerly called "Sandburg."
 * South Fallsburg – A hamlet by the western town line.
 * Woodridge – The Village of Woodridge. Formerly known as "Centreville."
 * Woodbourne – A hamlet on Route 52 north of Fallsburg hamlet.
 * Woodbourne Correctional Facility – A New York prison south of Woodbourne.
 * Shree Muktananda Ashram is located on Brickman Road. It is the Western headquarters of the Siddha Yoga organisation.
 * Gardnertown was a town between Fallsburg and Woodridge at the base of Olympic Hill. It no longer exists.

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Forestburgh, New York

Forestburgh is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 808 at the 2020 census. It is where the Neversink River enters the Neversink Gorge and flows over High Falls. The ZIP code of Forestburgh, New York is 12777.

The Town of Forestburgh is in the south-central part of the county.

History
The town was formed from parts of the Towns of Mamakating and Thompson in 1837.

Forestburgh's main industries in its early years were tanning, quarrying and lumbering. The mountains on either side of Bushkill Creek contained quarries of flagging, curbing and building stone (also known as bluestone). The largest of these was Paradise Quarry in Oakland Valley. Stone from this quarry was used to construct the Episcopal Church in Monticello. Many of the old sidewalks in New York City were said to have come from this area. The largest tannery was at Gilman's Station, which was later renamed St. Joseph's Station. According to French's Gazette, published in 1858, there were thirty-nine tanneries within the township, producing 100,000 sides of leather annually.

The opening of the Monticello and Port Jervis Railroad in the 1870s stimulated the lumbering, tanning and quarrying industries. The railroad entered Forestburgh at the Town's northern border and extended through it in a southerly direction along the Bushkill Creek Valley. In addition to assisting the Town's industrial base, the railroad also brought summer residents from New York City. The population of the Town in 1870 was 916, greater than the present day population of 808.

The quarrying industry began to decline in the late 1890s with the invention of concrete. The oak and hemlock bark used in tanning became scarce, signaling the end of the tanning industry. It was at this point, however, that the resort industry began to flourish in Forestburgh. Many homes in Oakland Valley began operating as boarding houses during the summer months when city residents came north on the train from New York. The Hartwood Club and Merriewold Park were born, and the Convent of St. Joseph's was established, along with summer camps for boys and girls and a Catholic boarding school.

By the mid-twentieth century the automobile caused the railroad to cease operation in Forestburgh. This substantially reduced the number of tourists who came to the town by train. Forestburgh slowly evolved into a rural-residential town, with many people commuting to jobs in nearby towns.

The Forestburgh Town Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Geography
Part of the southern town line is the border of Orange County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 56.8 sqmi, of which 55.2 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi  (2.83%) is water.

Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb". (Warm Summer Continental Climate).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 833 people, 327 households, and 222 families residing in the town. The population density was 15.1 people per square mile (5.8/km2). There were 500 housing units at an average density of 9.1 per square mile (3.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.68% White, 2.04% African American, 1.68% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.80% of the population.

There were 327 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $56,125, and the median income for a family was $60,139. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $35,347 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,864. About 4.1% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Hamlets

 * Forestburg – The hamlet of Forestburgh at Routes 42 and 48, east of Forestburgh Pond.
 * Fowlerville – A hamlet northwest of Forestburgh village, located on route 44.
 * Hartwood – A hamlet east of Forestburgh village on Route 48.
 * Hartwood Club – A hamlet by the southern town line.
 * Merriewold Park – A hamlet northeast of Forestburgh village.
 * Philwold – German for "Phil's Woods" named by Philip Wechsler in 1939 to refer to the area around the five homes built by architect Eugene Schoen as a Usonian community for the Weschsler family in 1939.
 * St. Josephs – A hamlet north of Forestburgh village by "St. Josephs Lake."
 * Squirrels Corner – A hamlet north of Forestburgh on Route 45.

Forestburg Scout Reservation
The Forestburg Scout Reservation lies completely within the borders of the Town. Owned and operated by the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America (based in Morganville, NJ), FSR is a year-round reservation featuring two distinct but connected camps, the J. Fred Billett Camp and the Dan Beard Camp. The three most notable features of the reservation are Burnt Hope Lake, Tecumseh Rock and Darlington Falls. FSR is a sister camp to the Quail Hill Scout Reservation, located in Manalapan, NJ.

Neversink River Unique Area
The State of New York owns an extensive amount of land in Forestburgh that is under the supervision of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Foremost of this is the 4881 acre Neversink River Unique Area, sometimes called the Neversink Gorge.

The Neversink River has been recognized by The Nature Conservancy as one of “75 Last Great Places” based on its superior water quality and ability to support rare and pollution-sensitive species of mussels, which occur in the Neversink River approximately 6.5 mi below the Unique Area. The portion of the Neversink River flowing through Forestburgh has long been recognized as having an excellent trout fishery.

Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area
New York State also owns a considerable amount of land that straddles the Mongaup River in the Town of Forestburgh and the neighboring Towns of Lumberland (Sullivan County) and Deerpark (Orange County), and owns conservation easements (from Orange and Rockland Utilities and Clove Development Corp.) for many more acres, thus prohibiting future development. Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and/or its parent company Mirant Corp. own 764 acre of land in Forestburgh along the Mongaup River.

There are public access opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, and boating. Eagle watching is extremely popular here in the winter, when bald eagles are numerous.

Wildlife
Mammals found in the Town include whitetail deer, black bear, eastern gray squirrel, red squirrel, eastern cottontail, varying hare, common porcupine, gray fox, red fox, mink, otter, beaver, woodchuck, raccoon, skunk, muskrat, coyote and fisher.

The southern bald eagle is now an overwintering year-round inhabitant of the area, especially the Mongaup River, Rio Reservoir, and Mongaup Falls Reservoir, and many more bald eagles winter in the area. As a result of bald eagles becoming more prevalent, eagle watching has become a tourist attraction within the Town, drawing people from far distances, and the Town now uses the slogan “Winter Home of the Bald Eagle” on its road signs.

Approximately 200 species of birds have been identified in the area as part of a natural resource study for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. Migratory species include woodcock, Canada geese, redhead duck, ring-necked duck, canvasback duck, greater scaup and lesser scaup. Other waterfowl that occasionally nest in the area are the American merganser, green-winged teal, black duck, mallard duck and wood duck. In addition, rails and snipe sometimes nest in the area. A variety of hawks, including the goshawk, redtailed hawk, redshouldered hawk, and sparrow hawk, as well as eastern wild turkey and turkey buzzard, are found in Forestburgh and the surrounding area. Several species of owls, including the barn owl, screech owl and great horned owl, are known to make their home in the Town. The occasional golden eagle, peregrine falcon, and osprey are seen in the Town.

Another important wildlife species found in Forestburgh is the eastern timber rattlesnake, which is classified by the DEC as a protected species and which is fully protected.

Vegetation
Approximately ninety percent of Forestburgh's 35000 acre is forested land; this percentage is believed to be the highest in Sullivan County. West of Route 42 the land is a mixture of deciduous (hardwoods) and coniferous (evergreen) forest. The area north of Hartwood Road between Route 42 and the Bush Kill Road is about 75% deciduous cover with a sizable amount of brush and wetlands. The area south of Hartwood Road between Route 42 and the Bush Kill Road is predominantly coniferous and mixed forest. East of the Bush Kill Road the land is a mixture of brush, wooded wetland, deciduous and mixed forest. Here the banks of the Neversink River are clearly marked by a mixed forest of coniferous and deciduous trees. Many of the oak forests in the area have been replaced by birch forests.

Recreational facilities
Recreational facilities and programs provided by The Town of Forestburgh include an outdoor swimming pool located at the Town Hall; the historic Forestburgh log cabin, one of the earliest structures built in Sullivan County; a skiing program for children in cooperation with Holiday Mountain Ski area; a children's summer arts and crafts program; and a senior citizen's program, which includes monthly meetings at the Town Hall and field trips.

The Forestburgh Playhouse has continued to offer its own unique version of summer theatre to audiences of Sullivan County. By the summer of 1997, the Playhouse celebrated its 50th birthday with a record breaking season, and at long last air-conditioning was installed in 2004.

Historical and architectural resources
The historical and architectural resources of Forestburgh are rich and quite diverse in character. Among the most important are the Forestburgh log cabin, one of the earliest structures built in Sullivan County, the Blackbrook District School, the Stokes-Hartwell Mill Foundation, David H. Handy's Grave, the Railroad Station (Gilman's Depot), Sho-Foo-Den (an elegant Japanese wooden structure from the 1904 St. Louis Centennial Exhibition, moved and re-assembled at Merriewold in 1905 by Jokichi Takamine), and the old Hartwood Post Office.

Built in the eighteenth century the Forestburgh log cabin was covered up by a later period structure for many years. It was discovered as part of a remodeling project and preserved by the Town with assistance from Town, County, Federal and private individuals and groups.

The Blackbrook District School, located on Route 42 near St. Joseph's, was a rural school. It has been preserved and is in good condition today in private ownership. Along Route 42 and Mill Road are the remains of the Stokes - Hartwell Saw Mill Foundation. Built by Jesse Dickinson, a noted constructor of mills, it was originally owned by Stokes who was a County Judge and a member of the assembly. William Hartwell, also a prominent citizen, later bought the mill in 1850.

David Handy was the first settler in Forestburgh. He served in the American Revolution and died in 1814. His grave site is noted by one of the eleven historic markers in the town.

The old Railroad Station (Gilman's Depot) is located on St. Joseph's Road. Made of stone and shingle, it served as a railroad station for the Port Jervis to Monticello Railroad from 1871 to 1958. The railroad was the major transportation mode used to bring visitors to St. Joseph in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

The Hartwood Post Office was designed by New York City Bradford Gilbert, an architect main railroad building, including the stone and rustic stations on the Ontario and Western Railroad. Built by Willis Butler in 1899, the stone house served as a post office from 1899 to 1945. It is a good example of the stone homes built in Forestburgh during this era.

Other outstanding historical and architectural resources include the Old Town Hall, the Forest Shrine and Cardinal Hayes Memorial, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, the Old Forestburgh Graveyard, the Ontario and Western Railroad Bridge and the Hartwell - Benzien Stone Wall.

Notable persons

 * Stephanie Blythe, opera singer

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Fremont, Sullivan County, New York

Fremont is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 1,161 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Fremont is in the northwestern part of the county.

History
The town was formed from part of the Town of Callicoon in 1851. When the town was first settled, circa 1780, the absence of roads required entry by means of the Delaware River.

The hamlet of Long Eddy was once incorporated as Douglas City, Sullivan County's first and only city. Long Eddy is the home of the Basket Historical Society. The hamlet also plays host to Sullivan County's longest continuously owned-and-operated business, the Long Eddy Hotel & Saloon.

Geography and climate
The northwestern town line is the border of Delaware County, and the southwestern town line is the border of Pennsylvania (Wayne County), marked by the Delaware River.

The climate of the town is typical of the interior northeast. Made up of hills of about 2,000 ft. in elevation and valleys under 1,000 ft. The majority of the town is forested with open fields scattered about.

The weather in the summer is cool with temperatures rarely reaching 90 F and averaging 70 - 79 F in the day and around 60 F at night. In the spring and fall temperatures are very inconsistent with warm days 70 - 79 F and cold days with snow. The winter is very cold with average highs below freezing for most of the winter and nighttime temperatures often dropping to near 0 F. The average snowfall is upwards of 6 ft per year, with snow cover over the majority of the winter.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 51.2 sqmi, of which, 50.3 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi  (1.74%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,391 people, 563 households, and 394 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,182 housing units at an average density of 23.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.75% White, 1.58% African American, 0.43% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.79% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 563 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $40,938. Males had a median income of $29,338 versus $27,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,087. About 13.2% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Fremont

 * Acidalia – A hamlet by the northwestern town line.
 * Basket – A hamlet in the western part of the town, east of Long Eddy.
 * Buck Brook – A location in the eastern part of the town.
 * Fernwood – A hamlet in the western part of the town near the north town line.
 * Fremont Center – A hamlet west of the town center on County Routes 93, 94, and 95.
 * Hankins – A hamlet believed to be the site of the first settlement. Hankins is located near the Delaware River in the western part of the town on Route 97. Located at Hankins and listed on the National Register of Historic Places are the Hankins District No. One Schoolhouse, Hankins Stone Arch Bridge, and Anthony Manny House.
 * Lakewood – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
 * Long Eddy – A hamlet in the extreme western part of the town, by the Delaware River. The Riverside Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
 * Mileses – A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of Fremont Center.
 * Obernburg – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town along Route 95. Home of St. Mary's Church, the oldest church in the county. Also, named after Obernburg, Germany.
 * Pleasant Valley – A hamlet in the southern part of the town.
 * Tennanah Lake (formerly Long Pond) – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town by a lake called "Tennanah Lake."

title: Fremont, Sullivan County, New York


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Highland, Sullivan County, New York

Highland is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 2,196 at the 2020 census. The town's name denotes its location on elevated ground north of the Delaware River. The town is in the southwestern part of the county.

History
The town was formed from the Town of Lumberland in 1853. Barryville is named for William T. Barry, postmaster general under President Andrew Jackson. The community grew up around the Delaware and Hudson Canal, which opened in 1828 and operated until 1898. The canal ran through what is today the center of the hamlet, and the canal company operated a number of stores, an office and a dry dock there.

The Delaware River also served as the conduit for timber cut in the area and rafted to Philadelphia for use in the ship building industry. Men made fortunes in the timber business, and when the industry died in the middle of the 19th century, many river communities died with it. In fact, writing in 1899, John Willard Johnston, lawyer, historian, and the town of Highland's first supervisor, predicted a dire future for Barryville.

"Barryville is a small, poor village now," he wrote, "but at one time supported an active business. The lumber of the region being exhausted, the business of canaling declining and now abandoned, it has for the last 25 years been waning, until now it seems to have reached a bottom of hardpan. Human imagination can hardly reach anything in the future likely to improve it; but it will probably remain indefinitely the small poor place it now is."

Geography
The southwestern town line, marked by the Delaware River, is the border of Pennsylvania.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 51.7 sqmi, of which 50.0 sqmi is land and 1.7 sqmi  (3.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,404 people, 951 households, and 646 families residing in the town. The population density was 48.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,558 housing units at an average density of 31.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.93% White, 3.29% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.95% of the population.

There were 951 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,676, and the median income for a family was $50,134. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $27,273 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,908. About 8.8% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Highland

 * Barryville – A hamlet in the southern part of the town, located on Route 55 by the Delaware River.
 * Eldred – A hamlet in the central part of the town, located along Route 55, and the location of the Highland Town Hall.
 * Highland Lake – A hamlet east of Eldred, located by the lake, "Highland Lake."
 * Lake DeVenoge – A private community east of Highland Lake.
 * Minisink Ford – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town by the Delaware River.
 * Yulan – A hamlet in the western part of the town on Routes 21 and 23.

Notable people
Notable current and former residents include:

 * Albert Hammond Jr., musician and guitarist of The Strokes; lived in Eldred in the 2010s.

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Jeffersonville, New York

Jeffersonville is a village in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 369 at the 2020 census. The name is derived indirectly from Thomas Jefferson.

The Village of Jeffersonville is in the southeastern section of the Town of Callicoon on NY 52. The postal code is 12748. The Village of Jeffersonville is home to the Sullivan West Central School elementary school.

History
The original settlers arrived c. 1830 and called the village Winkelried.

The first hotel in the village was The Jefferson House, named after President Jefferson, and the village was subsequently renamed to Jeffersonville. The hotel is now known as the Abel Building and still stands on Main St.

In 1897 and 1898, a total of bills from hotels and saloons in town showed that 3000 kegs of beer were consumed in a village with a population of 500.

The village was incorporated on November 24, 1924.

In June 1974, Patty Hearst was kept in a home in Jeffersonville that was rented by Nicki Scott, a Symbionese Liberation Army ally. Patty Hearst described Jeff as "remote and as near nowhere in particular." (Times Herald Record, June 1974). During her days in captivity in Jeffersonville, it was rumored that she trained in guerrilla warfare.

The Jeffersonville School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Geography
Lake Jefferson is a small lake near the village.

Jeffersonville is located at 41.78056°N, -74.93222°W (41.780417, -74.932281).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.4 sqmi, of which 0.4 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (6.82%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 420 people, 162 households, and 92 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,028.2 PD/sqmi. There were 206 housing units at an average density of 504.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.95% White, 1.43% African American, 1.67% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.86% of the population.

There were 162 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $34,219 versus $22,232 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,899. None of the families and 6.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.4% of those over 64.

Media
Since 1990 Jeffersonville has been home to public radio station and NPR affiliate WJFF at 90.5 FM. A translator at 94.5 serves the Monticello village.

WPDA-FM (106.1 MHz) simulcasts WPDH-FM (101.5 MHz) from Poughkeepsie, NY, and is licensed to Jeffersonville. Its transmitter, however, is located just northwest of Liberty, NY.

Town Haul
In 2004, Jeffersonville was the subject of TLC Network television program Town Haul in which interior designer Genevieve Gorder, a regular designer for TLC's program Trading Spaces, undertook to make over several buildings in the town.

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Livingston Manor, New York

Livingston Manor is a hamlet (and a census-designated place) in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 1,053 at the 2020 census.

Livingston Manor is located in the southern part of the town of Rockland. New York State Route 17 runs by it.

History
In the late 19th century, this community renamed itself as Livingston Manor, after descendants of the prominent Livingston family who had a house there. But it was not part of the original manor, a huge estate granted by the English Crown about 60 mi east in present-day Dutchess and Columbia counties that extended on both sides of the Hudson River. In the early 18th century, the original manor was the site of work camps along the Hudson, where Palatine German refugees worked off their passage to New York paid by the Crown. They produced timber and supplies for the English navy. Later they were allowed to settle in the Schoharie and Mohawk valleys.

The Sullivan County community was part of the Hardenbergh patent in 1716, which included much of the Catskill Mountains.

In 1750, Robert Livingston bought 95000 acre in this area, shortly after becoming the third (and final) Lord of the Manor of Livingston Manor. He sold or leased most of the land by 1780. Robert's third son, John Robert Livingston (1775–1851), deeded 8441 acre to his nephew, Dr. Edward R. Livingston, in 1822 around the area then called Purvis, New York. Edward Livingston died in 1864.

In 1880, the New York, Ontario and Western Railway reached Livingston Manor. Many of its premier trains, such as the Livingston Manor Express, ended there. Passenger service ended in early September, 1953, and the railroad was abandoned on March 30, 1957.

Purvis residents in 1882 chose the new name of Livingston Manor. Edward Livingston's residence, according to a sign in the village, was on a site now occupied by the village firehouse. Another town source says that it was on a site later developed as the Rockland, New York Town Hall.

In the 1930s, a Livingston descendant arrived in Livingston Manor claiming title to his ancestral land, which had previously been held by tenants under lease. He won his case in court. The people whose ancestors had been tenants had to purchase the property they had been living on for years.

Other early settlers were the Benton family. Their immigrant ancestors had come from Essex, England, in the mid-17th century, settling in Guilford, Connecticut. Records show some of their descendants migrated to in Sullivan County in the late 18th century from Connecticut, purchasing a large tract of land in what is now known as the Township of Liberty. They were likely Scots-Irish in ancestry. They took on many jobs in Sullivan County. Other families who acquired land and settled in the surrounding area were the Bascoms, Stewarts, Wests, Harringtons, Williams, Cochrans, Motts, Kimballs, Darbees, Sherwoods, Woodards, Barnharts, and Joselyns. Some descendants of these families still reside in the area.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the village attracted immigrants from eastern Europe. Ashkenazy Jewish immigrants founded the Agudas Achim Synagogue. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Fly fishing in the United States
The area claims to be the "birthplace of fly-fishing in the United States" largely because of trout fishing on the 27 mi-long Willowemoc Creek. It flows between the village and Roscoe, where it intersects the Beaver Kill. The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum is on the northern edge of the town on the Willowemoc Creek.

Today fish stocks in the Catskills are managed by state wildlife agents. All of the stocked fish (1 million pounds each year) for the Catskills, as well all the reservoirs in the New York City water supply, are bred at the Catskill Fish Hatchery just northeast of Livingston Manor in DeBruce, New York.

Since 2004, the community has sponsored an annual Trout Parade (organized by the Catskill Art Society and the Chamber of Commerce). It has been compared to the Mermaid Parade.

Education
Livingston Manor Central School District manages the public schools in the township. They consist of Livingston Manor Central School (middle and high school) and Livingston Manor Elementary School. Livingston Manor's Varsity softball team won the Class D Section 9 State title in 2010 and 2011. The Boys Varsity baseball team won the Class D Section 9 State title in 2011.

Geography
Livingston Manor is located at 41.89611°N, -74.82722°W (41.896061, -74.827348). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.1 sqmi, all land.

Downtown
The downtown of Livingston Manor, mostly along Main Street, has several restaurants, a large grocery store, several art and antique shops. It is the scene of an annual "trout parade" in June that draws marching bands, fire trucks and other local amusements. The Catskill Art Society runs a non-profit multi-arts venue on Main Street, the CAS Arts Center, which offers exhibits on view in their galleries and fine arts classes to the community.

Flood problems
Numerous times in recent history, heavy rain storms significantly increased the flow of the Willowemoc Creek causing flooding of main street and other low lying areas of the hamlet.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,355 people, 515 households, and 330 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 437.6 PD/sqmi. There were 619 housing units at an average density of 199.9/mi2 (77.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.39% White, 6.20% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 5.09% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.81% of the population.

There were 515 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,159, and the median income for a family was $29,167. Males had a median income of $22,250 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,047. About 22.0% of families and 26.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.6% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Livingston Manor has an excellent Volunteer Fire Department and Volunteer Basic Life Support Ambulance Corps.

Notable people

 * Irving Berlin owned a 50-acre farm located in the nearby hamlet of Lew Beach, NY.
 * Sam Morrison, jazz saxophonist and flutist
 * John Mott, winner of the 1946 Nobel Peace Prize, born in Livingston Manor
 * Joan Wulff
 * Lee Wulff

Houses of worship

 * Methodist Church
 * Presbyterian Church
 * Cornerstone Community Church (Grooville Free Methodist)
 * Main Street Bible Fellowship
 * Saint Aloysius Catholic Church /De Bruce branch of Catholic Church open in summer.
 * Agudas Achim Synagogue
 * Our Lady of Lourdes Monastery
 * Willowemoc Baptist Church
 * Lew Beach Community Church

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Lumberland, New York

Lumberland is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 2,243 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Lumberland is a rural community in the southwestern part of the county.

History
The town was formed in 1798 from the Town of Mamakating, but was subsequently reduced to form other towns in 1807 and 1809. The town was partitioned in 1853 into three parts, Lumberland, Highland, and Tusten.

Lumberland in its current form began to blossom when the Delaware and Hudson Canal opened in 1828. The canal helped transport Anthracite coal from the mines of northeastern Pennsylvania to the burgeoning markets of major cities. Settlements that popped up along the canal included Pond Eddy, Knights Eddy, Handsome Eddy, and Mongaup. When the canal was phased out due to the advent of railroads on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware, its bed was converted into the current New York State Route 97 in the 1930s.

The Pond Eddy Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Geography
The southwestern town line, delineated by the Delaware River, is the border of Pennsylvania. The eastern town line is the border of Orange County. The north is bordered by the town of Forestburgh, and the west by the town of Highland.

The area has maintained its rural characteristics, being largely residential, with minimal commerce. There is one gas station in Glen Spey, and there are no traffic lights in Lumberland. Lumberland is located within the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. Elevations range from approximately 600 feet near the Delaware River to over 1,300 feet above sea level on the bluffs overlooking the Delaware, and where the Catskill Mountains begin to rise in the northern reaches of the town. The terrain is largely mountainous and wooded, with the majority of residents settling close to or on main roads, such as New York State Route 97 (Upper Delaware Scenic Byway).

Rivers and streams abound in Lumberland. The Delaware River is widely accessible through rafting companies that do day trips and that have campsites dotted along the river. The Mill Brook runs north-south from the Black Forest Colony, through Pond Eddy hollow, to the Delaware at the Mill Brook Inn. Fish Cabin Brook takes a similar course just to the east. The Mongaup River runs from Rio Reservoir southward into the Delaware at the Orange County line.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 49.6 sqmi, of which 47.0 sqmi is land and 2.6 sqmi  (5.30%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,939 people, 781 households, and 538 families residing in the town. The population density was 41.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,419 housing units at an average density of 30.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.75% White, 0.21% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 781 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,625, and the median income for a family was $45,100. Males had a median income of $38,080 versus $27,222 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,665. About 8.7% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Lumberland

 * Black Forest – A private community in Glen Spey off Hollow Road, north of Pond Eddy.
 * Glen Spey – A hamlet near the center of the town.
 * Handsome Eddy – A hamlet on the western town line, on north bank of the Delaware River.
 * Knights Eddy – A hamlet on the Delaware River on the southern town line, east of Pond Eddy.
 * Mohican Lake – A lake in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Mongaup – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town by the Delaware and Mongaup Rivers.
 * Pond Eddy – A hamlet on the north bank of the Delaware River. The Pond Eddy Bridge is located here.
 * Rio Reservoir – A reservoir at the eastern town line.
 * Upper Mongaup – A hamlet by the eastern town line.

Camp
Camp Ramah in Glen Spey was located in Lumberland, 2 mi from the Delaware River. It opened in 1967 and closed in 1971. On June 16, 1976, a fire broke out in the kitchen-dining hall and destroyed many buildings. The Lumberland Fire Department burned the rest of the camp down in 1982 as a training exercise, to ensure the safety and integrity of the towns people around them.

Camps currently exist as rafting companies along the Delaware River in Knights Eddy and Pond Eddy. There is also Camp Simcha, which is designated for children with disabilities.

Popular culture
Lumberland is the focal point of product testing for the Best Made Company.

It was also the subject of the song "Darlings of Lumberland" on the 2013 album Nanobots by the alternative rock group They Might Be Giants.

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Mamakating, New York

Mamakating is a town in the southeastern section of Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 12,655 at the 2020 census.

History
Johanis Hardenburgh, a resident of Kingston, Ulster County, had purchased a large tract of land known as the Hardenburgh Patent in 1706. This land and another patent known as the Minisink Patent were what is now most of Orange and Sullivan Counties.

The town of Mamakating was organized on December 17, 1743, as the Precinct of Mamakating in Ulster County, and was coextensive with what became Sullivan County. Some say it was called Mamacotten. Over decades, the precinct was partitioned into towns. The Town of Mamakating is considered the first town in Sullivan County; its first county seat was raised in the village of Bloomingburg in 1809.

During the early and middle 18th century the construction of forts all along the Old Mine Road (today US 209) was undertaken to protect the European settlers' continued expansion and capture of Native land. There were three forts built in Mamakating. Fort Westbrookville was built in 1750 on what is now the Sullivan and Orange county border and until several years ago it was a restaurant. In 1757 a fort was built north of the village of Wurtsboro and it was called Fort Devans. A building was later added to make it larger and it is now owned by the operators of Wurtsboro Airport. Another fort was built on the east side of the Bloomingburgh Mountain. It was called Fort Roosa and was built in 1731. It is still standing and is considered the oldest building in Sullivan County. Many people traveling the old mine road from Kingston found land that was good for planting crops, plenty of game to hunt, streams filled with fish, and virgin trees to build homes. They decided that it was a good place to settle down and raise a family.

Following the end of the American Revolution, Mamakating was reduced in size by formation of Deerpark, Orange County, and Lumberland in 1798. Mamakating was reduced to its present borders by formation of Thompson in 1803 and contributing a part to Forestburgh in 1837.

In 1788 the first school in Sullivan County was built in Bloomingburg. In 1825 two brothers by the name of Wurts decided to build the Delaware and Hudson Canal. It carried coal from Pennsylvania to the people in New York City. The first canal boats loaded with coal arrived at the Hudson River in November 1828. On their return trip they brought back many of the things that were needed by the people of Sullivan County. By doing this, the canal made money each way on their trip. The D and H Canal helped bring prosperity to Mamakating and all of Sullivan County. In 1899 the railroad came and marked the beginning of the end for the D and H canal. In recent years there has been an effort by interested citizens of Sullivan County to save what is left of the D and H canal. There are many places where you can see what the D and H looked like. One is on the line between Summitville and Phillipsport where a lone stretch of the canal and the towpath, along with a dry-dock have been cleaned up. The county has posted signs explaining the various parts of the canal.

There are many historic places in Mamakating, one of the most important of which is the grave of Manual Gonsalus, the first European immigrant. His tombstone is dated April 18, 1752. Other historic places are the Phillipsport United Methodist Church built in 1823 and the Bloomingburg Reformed Church built in 1820 and now a county historic landmark. There is also an old cemetery located north of Wurtsboro called the Stanton Cemetery where many of the oldest settlers are buried. This is a popular place for genealogy hunters looking to locate links to their past. Up on the east mountain above the Wurtsboro airport there can still be seen the remains of the old lead mine. Some of the lead mined there was used to make bullets for the Union Army during the US Civil War.

In the early 19th century there were several hundred tanneries in Sullivan county with several in Mamakating. The leather from these tanneries was of superior quality and during the Civil War was used to make many of the boots, saddles and other leather goods used by the Union Army. In fact Mamakating tanneries, in the year 1850, produced 29,000 hides of leather from five water and horse powered tanneries.

The town of Mamakating town board asked the town co-historian John Masten to form a historical society in the town of Mamakating. They took ownership of the old school building in Summitville and completely renovated it. Masten eagerly accepted the offer and today the building has an archive room, a great meeting room with many pictures and histories of all the areas of Mamakating, and many artifacts of our area. The Historical Society has about 165 members.

The unique designation of "Mamacoots" has been invented locally referring to residents of Mamakating. It is a humorous combination of the original "Mamacotten" and the suffix "kuts."

Geography
The eastern town line is the border of Orange County and the northern town line is the Ulster County line. US 209 passes through the town north–south, and NY 17 (the future interstate 86) crosses east–west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 98.2 sqmi, of which 95.9 sqmi is land and 2.3 sqmi  (2.37%) is water.

The highest elevation in the town is 1648 ft, near the junction of Mamakating Avenue and Park Road in the Mamakating Park Historic District. The lowest elevation is 340 ft, at the tripoint with Orange and Ulster counties where the Bush Kill drains into the Shawangunkill.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,002 people, 4,153 households, and 2,936 families residing in the town. The population density was 114.7 pd/sqmi. There were 5,629 housing units at an average density of 58.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.96% white, 2.14% African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.89% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.77% of the population.

There were 4,153 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was nearly about $41,726, and the median income for a family was $49,615. Males had a median income of $40,811 versus $28,329 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,451. About 7.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Mamakating is organized under a town council government, with six council members representing specific wards within the town and a supervisor having a vote equal to any council member on legislative matters. A clerk, highway superintendent, and two justices are also elected.

Communities and locations in Mamakating

 * Bashakill – a marsh in the southern part of the town.
 * Bloomingburg – a village.
 * Burlingham – a hamlet by the eastern town line. The Hart House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
 * Culvertown – a hamlet by the western town line.
 * Haven – a hamlet by the southeastern town line.
 * High View – a location by Bloomingburg.
 * Mamakating Park – a community northeast of Wurtsboro village. Built in the 1890s as a resort community and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places
 * Mount Prosper – a hamlet west of Wurtsboro village.
 * Phillipsport – a hamlet north of Wurtsboro on Route 209.
 * Roosa Gap – a location west of Burlingham.
 * Spring Glen – part of the Ulster County hamlet along Route 209 is in Mamakating.
 * Summitville – a hamlet north of Wurtsboro on Route 209.
 * Winterton – a hamlet in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Wurtsboro – a village.
 * Wurtsboro Hills – a hamlet northwest of Wurtsboro village.
 * Wurtsboro-Sullivan County Airport (N82) – an airport north of Wurtsboro village.
 * Yankee Lake – a hamlet west of Wurtsboro village and adjacent to an eponymous lake.

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Monticello, New York

Monticello is a village located in Thompson, Sullivan County, within the Catskills region of New York, United States. It is the seat for the town of Thompson, and the county seat of Sullivan County. The population was 7,173 at the 2020 census. The village was named after the residence of Thomas Jefferson.

The village is located in the central part of Thompson, adjacent to New York Route 17 and 17B. Monticello is the largest village in the county in both population and area. It is roughly located at the half-way point between Binghamton, New York and New York City along NY 17.

History
In 1801, Samuel F. Jones was given the task of finding a route for the Newburgh and Cochecton Turnpike to connect The Hudson and Delaware Rivers. While he marked the path through what was then Orange and Ulster counties he saw an opportunity to build a village on the turnpike. Samuel convinced his younger brother, John Patterson Jones, to buy a 1861-acre tract of land that would be bisected by the turnpike so they could build this new village. In 1803, John and 11 other men started work on a sawmill, and other infrastructure to help them build the village. The group left the area during the winter but would return in the early months of 1804 to continue their work. In spring of the same year the route for the turnpike was finalized and the two brothers started to plan the village. After the plan was completed, the first tree was chopped down by John September 4, 1804, on the property that would later become his house. The village grew from there, having 20 houses by 1813 and being officially incorporated on April 20, 1830.

1909 Fire
On the evening of August 10, 1909, a major fire started in the Broadway district of Monticello. The fire started in a local power station and quickly spread from building to building, engulfing the whole of Broadway street in flames. Local fire departments were scrambled to stop the fire, quickly containing the fire and stopping its spread to residential areas. By the time the dust had settled, 40 buildings had been reduced to ash, causing roughly 1 million dollars in damages. Luckily, no one was killed in the fire and the village soon rebuilt.

Geography
Monticello is located at 41.65°N, -74.68333°W (41.653, -74.690).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.1 sqmi, all land.

The village of Monticello is located in the southern portion of the Catskill Mountains region of Lower New York. By driving distance, Monticello is approximately 80 mi NE of Scranton, Pennsylvania, 90 mi southeast of Binghamton, 150 mi southeast of Elmira, 85 mi northwest of New York City, 150 milenorthwest of Lakewood, New Jersey, and 100 mi southwest of Albany.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,512 people, 2,554 households, and 1,460 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,601.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,758 housing units at an average density of 924.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 55.57% White, 29.32% African American, 0.31% Native American, 2.13% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 8.14% from other races, and 4.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.16% of the population.

There were 2,554 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.9% were married couples living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $22,671, and the median income for a family was $29,554. Males had a median income of $32,623 versus $22,827 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,433. About 30.8% of families and 35.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.7% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Monticello Central School District operates five schools.
 * Project Excel: preschool
 * George L. Cooke Elementary School: Grades K–2
 * Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School: Grades 3–5
 * Emma C. Chase Elementary School: Grades K–5
 * Robert J. Kaiser Middle School: Grades 6–8
 * Monticello High School: Grades 9–12

Media
Monticello is home to the radio station WSUL 98.3 FM that features Adult Contemporary music and is Sullivan County's most popular station. Other stations in the area include WVOS 1240 AM and WVOS-FM 95.9 FM, licensed to the Village of Liberty. Thunder 102.1 Thunder Country has moved from Liberty to Monticello.

Transportation
Monticello is located adjacent to New York State Route 17 (known regionally as the Quickway and eventually upgraded to be Interstate 86). It is also at the eastern terminus of New York State Route 17B. New York State Route 42 also serves the area, running North and South.

The local bus station is served by Coach USA Short Line, and the station acts as a hub for the region. There is also local service provided by Sullivan County Transportation that runs once a week on two routes.

The New York, Ontario & Western Railway had a branch to Monticello. Patronage was heavy until after World War II, when competition from the automobile led its abandonment on March 30, 1957.

Tourism
Monticello is known for its Monticello Raceway, which attracted people from all over the northeast in its heyday. Now the Raceway has turned into a racino, hosting electronic slot machines as well as horse racing. The casino portion of Monticello Casino and raceway was closed in 2019, and now serves as a raceway only. Just seven miles (11 km) away from the Raceway is Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. An auto racing circuit, Monticello Motor Club, is also located nearby. Resorts World Catskills, Vegas-style casino, luxury hotel and spa opened within the towns location near the old Concord Resort property in February 2018.

The community— the center of what was colloquially known as the "Borscht Belt"— was once well known internationally for its massive Jewish resorts including the Concord and Grossinger's resorts, among many others. Only a handful survived into the 21st century. Kutsher's Hotel was one of the last to close. The remnants were auctioned off on February 6, 2014. Today, only the Raleigh Hotel remains open.

Notable people

 * Stephanie Blythe, opera singer
 * Lawrence H. Cooke, former Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals who has a monument dedicated to him on the Sullivan County courthouse front lawn (now named the Lawrence H. Cooke Sullivan County Court House) dedication speech given by Professor Vincent Bonventre (Albany Law School)
 * Stanley Finch, the first director of the Bureau of Investigation, which is now the FBI.
 * Robert S. Kapito, co-founder and president of Blackrock
 * Judith Kaye, former Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals
 * Ivan C. Lafayette (1930–2016), politician
 * Catello Manzi, harness racing driver
 * Elisabeth Worth Muller, suffragist, clubwoman

Houses of worship

 * Chevro Ahavath Zion Synagogue
 * Iglesia de Dios - Amor & Fe (Church of God Love & Faith) - Bilingual (Spanish & English)

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Narrowsburg, New York

Narrowsburg is a hamlet (and a census-designated place) in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 379 at the 2020 census. Narrowsburg is in the western part of the Town of Tusten at the junction of Routes 52 and 97.

History
The community was first called "Homans Eddy" after Benjamin Homan, the first settler in the town.

The Arlington Hotel, Kirk House, and Narrowsburg Methodist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Narrowsburg is located at 41.60694°N, -75.06222°W (41.606881, -75.062255).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 sqmi, of which 1.4 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (8.61%) is water.

The community is situated on the eastern shore of the Delaware River, adjacent to the border of Pennsylvania. It is between the Catskill Mountains and the Pocono Mountains.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 431 people, 190 households, and 119 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 300.7 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 184.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.9% White, 1.6% African American, 2.6% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 189 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together and 37.6% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $35,694, and the median income for a family was $44,688. Males had a median income of $33,500 versus $26,563 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,577. About 5.3% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Narrowsburg is the home of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA), the Arts Council for Sullivan County, which offers art exhibitions, Big Eddy Film Festival, Riverfest, and concerts at the Tusten Theatre.

Narrowsburg is also home to Forage Space Art Gallery, showcasing street artists to landscape painters.

Each summer the Delaware Valley Opera presents two mainstage productions at the Tusten Theater.

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Neversink, New York

Neversink is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 3,366 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Neversink is in the northeastern corner of the county. The Neversink River that flows through the town is claimed to be the birthplace of American fly fishing.

History
The town was formed from the Town of Rochester in Ulster County, New York in 1798 before Sullivan County was formed. The Town of Rockland was created from part of Neversink in 1809, and part of Neversink was used to make the newer Town of Fallsburg in 1826. When the Neversink and Rondout reservoirs were built, as part of the New York City water supply system, many communities were submerged. The communities of Old Neversink and Bittersweet were lost to form the Neversink Reservoir, while Eureka, Montela, and Lackawack were lost to form the Rondout Reservoir.

In 1935, the town passed a dry law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages, which remained in effect despite repeated efforts to repeal it. The town partially lifted the ban in 2015, allowing alcohol in restaurants but retaining the ban on sales in convenience stores.

Geography
Part of the town is in the Catskill Park. The northern and eastern town lines are on the border of Ulster County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 86.4 sqmi, of which 82.9 sqmi is land and 3.5 sqmi  (3.99%) is water.

2020
As of the 2020 census, there were 3,366 people, 1,472 households, and 854 families residing in the town.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,553 people, 1,346 households, and 1,008 families residing in the town. The population density was 42.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,960 housing units at an average density of 23.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.93% White, 0.56% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.65% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 1,346 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,174, and the median income for a family was $55,075. Males had a median income of $40,744 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,260. About 8.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Neversink

 * Aden – A hamlet in the northern part of the town.
 * Bittersweet – A community lost when the Neversink reservoir was constructed.
 * Bradley – A hamlet on the southwestern side of the Neversink Reservoir, on the border of the Town of Liberty.
 * Claryville – A hamlet by the northern town line.
 * Curry – A hamlet west of Unionville.
 * Eureka – A community now covered by the Rondout Reservoir.
 * Grahamsville – A hamlet east of Neversink village, near the Rondout Reservoir.
 * Lowes Corners – A location north of the Rondout Reservoir.
 * Neversink – The hamlet of Neversink was built above the reservoir after the original community, also known as "Neversink Flats", was inundated by the Neversink Reservoir. The community is on Route 55.
 * Neversink Reservoir – A reservoir centrally located in the town.
 * Rondout Reservoir – A reservoir partly in the eastern area of the town.
 * Unionville – A hamlet west of Grahamsville.
 * Willowemoc – A hamlet, formerly called "Willowcanoe", near the western town line.

Notable person

 * Conor Crickmore (born 1970), American farmer, educator, and tool designer

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Rock Hill, New York

Rock Hill is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Sullivan County, New York, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 2,369.

Rock Hill is in the town of Thompson by New York State Route 17.

History
The hamlet of Rock Hill was not named so until October 1885, after the Katrina Falls Road post office was erected on top of a high, rocky cliff. Rock Hill was formally part of Bridgeville.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there has been a significant increase in demand for homes in the Catskills in general and Rock Hill in particular.

Geography
Rock Hill is located at 41.61053°N, -74.5856°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.6 sqmi, of which 3.7 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi  (19.61%) is water.

There are four main lakes in Rock Hill: Wanaksink Lake, Treasure Lake, Wolf Lake and Lake Louise Marie.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, 1,742 people, 439 households, and 303 families were residing in the CDP. The population density was 283.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,023 housing units at an average density of 274.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.11% White, 9.41% African American, 0.46% Native American, 12.40% Asian, 2.12% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.40% of the population.

There were 439 households, 27.3% of which had children under 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 24.8% of all households comprised individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,833, and the median income for a family was $53,708. Males had a median income of $45,417 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,602. About 3.1% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.

Rock Hill is home to a large sleepaway camp, formerly Camp Sequoia, established in 1932. Since a 2001 ownership change, the camp is currently known as Iroquois Springs.

Rock Hill is home to the Crescent Hill Synagogue, which opened in 1961. In 2014, the synagogue opened for year-round services, previously only serving the community in the summer.

Notable person

 * Danielle "Danz" Johnson, known by her aliases Computer Magic and Danz CM, synthpop musician and singer

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Rockland, New York

Rockland is a town in the northern part of Sullivan County, New York, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 3,290.

History
The town, as with most of this part of New York, was part of the Hardenburgh Patent. The town was first settled circa 1789. The town was established in 1910 from the western part of the town of Neversink.

Geography
The northwestern town line is the border of Delaware County, and the northeastern town boundary is the border of Ulster County. Most of the town is within the Catskill Park.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 95.2 sqmi, of which 94.3 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi  (1.01%) is water.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,913 people, 1,560 households, and 1,040 families residing in the town. The population density was 41.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,475 housing units at an average density of 26.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.31% White, 3.19% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 2.71% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.10% of the population.

There were 1,560 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. Of all households 27.8% were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,879, and the median income for a family was $38,629. Males had a median income of $33,370 versus $21,094 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,323. About 11.1% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Rockland

 * Anderson: A hamlet near the eastern town line.
 * Beaverkill: A hamlet near the northwestern town line. The Beaverkill Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
 * Craigle Clair: A hamlet in the western part of the town.
 * De Bruce: A hamlet five miles east of Livingston Manor; De Bruce, name derived from Land Owner Elias Desbrosses.
 * Deckertown: A hamlet north of Livingston Manor.
 * Grooville: A hamlet formerly called "Emmonsville." It is in the southeastern part of the town.
 * Hazel: A hamlet in the southern part of the town near Route 17.
 * Joscelyn: A hamlet in the western part of the town.
 * Livingston Manor: A hamlet in the southern part of the town, named after Dr. Edward Livingston.
 * Lew Beach: A hamlet at the northernmost corner of the town.
 * Morsston: A hamlet near the southern town line.
 * Parkston: A hamlet east of Livingston Manor.
 * Rockland: The hamlet of Rockland is in the western part of the town, north of Roscoe village. The Rockland Mill Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
 * Roscoe: A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town. It was formerly known as Westfield Flats.

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Roscoe, New York

Roscoe is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 497 at the 2020 census.

Roscoe is in the southwest part of the town of Rockland, adjacent to New York State Route 17.

It is named for New York Senator Roscoe Conkling.

Roscoe calls itself "Trout Town, USA." The town is a destination for fly-fishing enthusiasts because of its location at the intersection of two rivers popular for trout fishing (the Beaver Kill and the Willowemoc Creek).

The community is a popular stopping point for people traveling along Route 17 (between New York City and Binghamton, New York) because the facilities are right by the access road to the highway. These include gas stations and convenience stores.

History
In 1789 Roscoe was called Westfield Flats. It was the home of the Delaware Indians, where wolves roamed freely.

Roscoe, like most of the Catskills, was part of the Hardenbergh Patent in the early 18th century which in turn was purchased by the last Lord of the Manor of Livingston Manor, Robert Livingston. The first settlers were brothers who bought the area around Roscoe from Livingston's son Jonathan Livingston. Stewart Street is one of the community's main streets.

On November 19, 1916 a devastating fire destroyed 23 buildings in town, mostly along Stewart Avenue. Over 100 firefighters came from Livingston Manor and Liberty to help control the flames, but after firefighters lost water pressure they were unable to do very much. The Presbyterian Church was spared.

During the construction of New York State Route 17 (Southern Tier Expressway), the section near Roscoe was one of the last to be completed, requiring travelers to exit onto the local truck roads for several miles.

Roscoe is a frequent stopping point for those traveling Route 17 between New York City and Western New York. The Roscoe Diner is a popular spot both for students heading to and from colleges in New York State and for flyfishermen as well as locals.

The Dundas Castle and Roscoe Presbyterian Church and Westfield Flats Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Despite being in Sullivan County, Roscoe is within area code 607 rather than 845 (originally part of area code 914) because an independent telephone company, known today as Citizens Telecom, furnishes the local service to Roscoe. This company also furnishes local service to the towns in neighboring Delaware County, whereas the adjacent towns in Sullivan County are serviced by Verizon, originally New York Telephone and later NYNEX.

Geography
Roscoe is located at 41.93613°N, -74.91612°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 sqmi, all land.

Roscoe is just inside the boundary of the Catskill Park and is at the junction of Beaver Kill and Willowemoc Creek.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 597 people, 261 households, and 157 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 801.6 PD/sqmi. There were 314 housing units at an average density of 421.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.14% White, 1.17% African American, 1.68% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.01% of the population.

There were 261 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $45,577. Males had a median income of $41,618 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,307. About 2.1% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Joan Wulff, "America's First Lady of Fly Fishing"
 * Eric Banks, composer and choral conductor
 * Russ Hodge, former American track and field athlete

Notable Attractions

 * Roscoe O&W Railway Museum
 * Tennanah Lake

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Smallwood, New York

Smallwood is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 839 at the 2020 census.

Smallwood is in the southeastern section of the Town of Bethel and is a hamlet within the town of Bethel. It was founded in the 1920s as the vacation community "Mountain Lakes", but was later renamed after its founder A.N. Smallwood.

History
Smallwood is known for its early-20th century style log cabins and camps constructed by immigrants in the 1930s. A unique feature of the community is that the original home construction materials were locally sourced: Smallwood cabins were constructed of wood lumbered and milled on site, and the distinctive stone fireplaces found in most cabins were built of limestone quarried in Smallwood in the 1920s to 1950s. Most of these historic cabin structures survive as both summer and year-round residences.

The Smallwood development, as envisioned by developer A.N. Smallwood, was originally a "restricted" community, i.e., homes were available only to individuals who were eligible for membership in the Mountain Lakes Country Club, which was restricted to "caucasians of the Christian faith," according to literature and sales brochures. This began to change in the 1940s, but many deeds contained exclusionary covenants into the 1950s. In the past few decades, the community has become very diverse, comprising local year-round residents as well as summer-home owners who hail primarily from the New York City metropolitan area and from South Florida.

Municipal tap water for many Smallwood homes is only available on a seasonal basis from April to October. Other homes which have been winterized have wells.

Recreation
Centrally located in the Hamlet of Smallwood, Mountain Lake is a private holding of the Smallwood Civic Association (SWCA). Only dues paying members of the Association have access to the approximate 65 acre man-made Lake and other facilities owned and operated by the SWCA such the as a beach, tennis and pickelball courts, basketball court, playground, ball field, and Lodge. Minnie Falls is a popular water fall and part of a large public park operated by the Town of Bethel called, The Forest Reserve at Smallwood. The Reserve features hiking trails for year-round outdoor activities as well as a large dog park The Falls are part of White Lake Brook, a water system which, upon entering Smallwood becomes Mountain Lake, and upon crossing over the lake’s dam becomes White Lake Brook again. The Club at Smallwood, also located in the community, is also private. While an entity separate from the SWCA, some “Smallwoodians” maintain memberships in both organizations.The Club offers a heated pool and recreational activities in the summer months. Both the Civic Association and Club at Smallwood are open to dues-paying residents. Smallwood residents also have access to the nearby and public, Lake Superior State Park(operated by Sullivan County)and the public Toronto Reservoir, which is adjacent to Smallwood and located at the end of Pine Grove Road. The Toronto access — permitted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) allows for swimming and has a public motor-boat launch for fishing and other boating activities.

Geography
Smallwood is located at 41.66056°N, -74.81444°W (41.660573, -74.814507).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 sqmi, of which 1.5 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (6.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 566 people, 259 households, and 148 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 365.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,012 housing units at an average density of 653.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.47% White, 0.88% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.88% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.53% of the population.

There were 259 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,845, and the median income for a family was $52,396. Males had a median income of $50,104 versus $50,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,035. About 6.9% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Smallwood, New York