Eldred, New York facts for kids
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Eldred, New York
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 Eldred, New York
Location in New York
Eldred, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12732
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 949461 |
Eldred is a small, quiet community located in Sullivan County, New York. It's known as a rural hamlet, which is a type of small village. Eldred is found in the middle part of the town of Highland.
You can find Eldred along New York State Route 55. It's about 13.5 miles southwest of a larger town called Monticello.
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Discover Eldred, New York
Eldred might be small, but it has some important places! It has its own post office, which has been open for a very long time. It first started helping people send mail on October 5, 1831. Today, the post office uses the ZIP code 12732.
What Can You Find in Eldred?
Besides the post office, there are several other interesting spots in Eldred.
Community Buildings
- The Highland Town Hall is here. This is where local government meetings happen.
- The Sunshine Hall Free Library is a great place to find books. It's a free library for everyone in the community.
- There's also a firehouse, ready to help keep everyone safe.
Places to Explore
- Eldred has several churches.
- You can also find parks where you can play and relax.
- For shopping, there's a Dollar General store.
Learning in Eldred
Students in Eldred go to schools within the Eldred Central School District. This district provides public education for children living in and around the hamlet.
