Callicoon (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Callicoon, New York
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Downtown Callicoon as seen from Pennsylvania across the Delaware River.
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Location of Callicoon (CDP) in Sullivan County, New York
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 Callicoon (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 331.19/sq mi (127.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12723
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-11748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0945476 |
Callicoon is a small community in Sullivan County, New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area recognized for its population. In 2020, about 206 people lived here.
Callicoon is located in the western part of Sullivan County. It sits along the beautiful Delaware River, which forms a natural border.
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History of Callicoon
The name Callicoon comes from Dutch hunters who settled here in the 1600s. They saw many wild turkeys and called the area "Kollikoonkill". This means Wild Turkey Creek.
Besides turkeys, the area had lots of lumber. The Delaware River was a key way to transport goods. It connected Callicoon to cities on the coast. In the 1840s, the Erie Railroad built tracks through Callicoon. This linked the Great Lakes to the East Coast. Because of this important train station, the community was renamed Callicoon Depot.
In 1888, a big fire destroyed many businesses in Callicoon. The town quickly rebuilt, but it lost many old buildings. Later, cars became more popular than trains. This hurt the town's economy. The last passenger train left Callicoon in 1966.
By the late 1960s, tourism became the main industry. People came for camping and canoeing. Bed and breakfast inns also opened. The Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center brought even more visitors. In 1978, the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River was created. This helps protect the beautiful valley and the Delaware River.
Geography and Location
Callicoon is on the east side of the Delaware River. It's also near the Catskill Mountains in southern Upstate New York.
The community is about 55 miles (88 km) northeast of Scranton, Pennsylvania. It's also about 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Binghamton. Callicoon is 115 miles (185 km) northwest of New York City. It's 120 miles (193 km) southwest of Albany.
Callicoon is located at 41°45′56″N 75°3′31″W / 41.76556°N 75.05861°W.
The area covers about 0.5 square miles (1.2 km2). Most of this is land, but about 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 206 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 216 people living in Callicoon. Most residents were White (91.67%). A smaller number were African American (4.63%) or Asian (3.24%). About 6.02% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Callicoon was 41 years old. This means half the people were older than 41, and half were younger.
Major Highways
New York State Route 17B is a road that starts in Callicoon. It goes east to Monticello.
New York State Route 97 runs alongside the Delaware River. It goes from Hancock in the north to Port Jervis in the south.
Attractions and Events
The Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center is a large hotel. It offers tennis, cross-country skiing, and meeting spaces. It's one of the few big resorts left in Sullivan County.
Many people visit Callicoon for outdoor activities. These include canoeing, rafting, camping, and hunting.
- The Callicoon Canoe Regatta is a fun event held every July. Competitors paddle from the Callicoon Bridge to Skinner's Falls.
- The Sullivan County Farmer's Market is popular. It takes place in Callicoon Creek Park on Sundays from Memorial Day to November. There's also a special Holiday Market in December.
- The Callicoon Business Association organizes the Annual Tractor Parade. Over 200 old and new tractors drive down Main Street in early June.
- The Callicoon Street Fair happens every year on the last Saturday of July. Main Street closes for vendors selling antiques, crafts, food, and music.
Healthcare
Callicoon has the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Grover M. Hermann Division. It's a 25-bed hospital that serves the western part of Sullivan County. A larger hospital with more services is located in Harris.
Media
The Sullivan County Democrat is a newspaper. It covers news and events in the county. Its main office is on Main Street in Callicoon.
Education
Callicoon used to have its own school, Delaware Valley Central School. This school later joined with others in Jeffersonville, New York and Narrowsburg, New York. The Callicoon school building is now empty. Jeffersonville's school is the only elementary school for the area. A new junior-high/senior-high school was built in Lake Huntington, New York. This is for the recently formed Sullivan West Central School District.
Callicoon is also home to the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center. This center helps young people get job training. It has been located in the former St. Joseph's Seraphic Seminary since 1979.
The Delaware Free Library is a public library. It's located on Main Street in the business district.
Images for kids
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Erie train station at Callicoon from Lower Main St.
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Central Callicoon.
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Route 97 in Callicoon.
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Callicoon Theater and other buildings in the business district.
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Grover M. Hermann Division of Catskill Regional Medical Center.
See also
In Spanish: Callicoon (condado de Sullivan) para niños
