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Gibson, New York
Gibson, New York is located in New York
Gibson, New York
Gibson, New York
Location in New York
Country United States
State New York
County Steuben
Town Corning
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14830
Area code(s) 607
GNIS feature ID 951065

Gibson is a small community known as a "hamlet" located in the eastern part of Steuben County, in the state of New York, United States. It sits on the north side of the Chemung River, within the larger area of the town of Corning.

Gibson is a quiet place where people live and go to school. It's known for its location near a river and important roads.

About Gibson, New York

Gibson is a hamlet, which is a type of small settlement. It's usually smaller than a village but bigger than just a few houses. Hamlets often don't have their own local government like a town or city. Instead, they are part of a larger town, in this case, the town of Corning.

Where is Gibson Located?

Gibson is found in the eastern part of Steuben County. This county is in the southwestern part of New York State. The hamlet is right next to the Chemung River, which flows through the area. Being by the river can be nice for scenery and sometimes for outdoor activities.

Life in Gibson

Even though Gibson is a small community, its residents are part of a larger school system. Students living in Gibson attend schools that are part of the Corning Painted Post Area School District. This means they get to learn and grow with students from other nearby communities.

Getting Around Gibson

Traveling to and from Gibson is quite easy because of the roads nearby.

  • Two major roads, New York State Route 17 and Interstate 86, run right between the Chemung River and the hamlet. These highways make it simple to travel to other towns and cities.
  • There's also a path where the old Erie Railroad used to run. This historic railway line is located between the highway and the hamlet.
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