Cottekill, New York facts for kids
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Cottekill, New York
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 Cottekill, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.416 sq mi (6.26 km2) |
| • Land | 2.395 sq mi (6.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.021 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
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| • Total | 451 |
| • Density | 188/sq mi (73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12419
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
Cottekill is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a type of settlement called a hamlet. Cottekill is located in the beautiful Rondout Valley.
This hamlet is part of the Town of Rosendale. It is about 2.25 miles east of Stone Ridge. Cottekill is also 2.5 miles northwest of Rosendale Village. The larger city of Kingston is about 8.75 miles south. The village of New Paltz is 10.9 miles north. In 2014, about 451 people lived in Cottekill.
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Discover Cottekill's Places
Cottekill has several important places. It has its own Post Office, which uses the ZIP code 12419. The community also has its own fire department, called the Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company. These places help the community run smoothly.
Schools and Learning Centers
The Brookside School is located in Cottekill. This is a private school for children who have developmental disabilities. Another important place is the Sustainable Living Resource Center. This center is a project by Sustainable Hudson Valley. It helps people learn about living in ways that protect the environment. SUNY Ulster, a community college, is also nearby in Stone Ridge.
Explore the Rail Trail
Cottekill is home to the Marbletown-Rosendale Rail Trail. This trail follows the path of old train tracks. These tracks once belonged to the New York, Ontario and Western Railway (O&W). The trail curves along Lucas Avenue.
The trail starts at Leggett Road. It crosses the Cottekill Creek on a wooden footbridge. Then it goes north to Cottekill Road. You will pass the Cottekill Fire House along the way. The trail continues north from the firehouse. It follows the old O&W path. It crosses Marcott Road and ends at Route 209. It is a great place for walking or biking.
Cottekill's Weather
The weather in Cottekill changes with the seasons. Here are some average temperatures and precipitation amounts:
- January Avg Temp: 22 °F (which is about -5.5 °C)
- July Avg Temp: 72 °F (which is about 22 °C)
- Rainfall Avg (inches): 45 inches (about 114 cm)
- Snowfall Avg (inches): 42 inches (about 107 cm)
People from Cottekill
Some interesting people have lived in Cottekill:
- Steve Hamilton is a detective novelist. He writes exciting mystery books.
- Marja Vallila is a talented sculptor. She creates amazing art pieces.
Find Out More
- Cottekill.com
- CottekillFire.org
See also
In Spanish: Cottekill para niños
