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Ashville, New York
U.S. Post Office, July 2012
U.S. Post Office, July 2012
Ashville, New York is located in New York
Ashville, New York
Ashville, New York
Location in New York
Ashville, New York is located in the United States
Ashville, New York
Ashville, New York
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New York
County Chautauqua
Town North Harmony
Elevation
1,358 ft (414 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14710
Area code(s) 716
GNIS feature ID 942643

Ashville is a small community known as a hamlet in New York, United States. It's located in Chautauqua County. You can find it where two main roads, Route 474 and Route 394, meet.

Ashville sits partly in the town of North Harmony and partly in Busti. It's a quiet place with some interesting history.

Exploring Ashville

Ashville is a charming hamlet that offers a glimpse into local history. It's a great spot to learn about the past of New York State.

What is a Hamlet?

In New York, a hamlet is a small community that doesn't have its own local government. It's usually part of a larger town. Think of it as a tiny village without its own mayor or town council.

Historical Landmarks

One important historical spot in Ashville is the Smith Bly House. This house is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This means it's recognized as a place important to the history of the United States.

Ashville's Elevation

Ashville is located at an elevation of about 1,358 feet (414 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean!

See also

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