Arkville, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arkville, New York
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The Erpf House in Arkville
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 Arkville, New York
Location in New York
Arkville, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Town | Middletown |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12406
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 942556 |
Arkville is a small community, often called a hamlet, located in the Town of Middletown. It is part of Delaware County, New York, in the United States. This quiet place is found along New York State Route 28. It is about one mile north of the village of Margaretville. Arkville is nestled in the western part of the beautiful Catskill Mountains. It has the ZIP code 12406.
History of Arkville
Arkville is built on or very close to the site of an old Lenape village. The Lenape people were Native Americans who lived in this area long ago. Their village was known as Pakatagkan.
What to Find in Arkville
Arkville is home to the main office of the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development. This organization works to protect and preserve the natural beauty and resources of the Catskill region. Their office is located in the Erpf House along Route 28.
Catskill Park Blue Line
The hamlet of Arkville is special because it sits right on the edge of the Catskill Park. This boundary is known as the "Blue Line." The Blue Line is an imaginary border that shows where the protected park land begins. In Arkville, this line moves from the old Ulster and Delaware Railroad tracks to Dry Brook. It then follows the East Branch of the Delaware River a short distance to the west.
Climate in Arkville
Arkville experiences a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means the area has big changes in temperature throughout the year.
- Summers: The summers in Arkville are usually warm to hot. They can often feel humid, meaning the air has a lot of moisture.
- Winters: The winters are cold, and sometimes they can be very cold. There is often snow and ice during these months.
This climate type is abbreviated as "Dfb" on climate maps.
