Hurleyville, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hurleyville
hamlet and CDP
Hurleyville Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Sullivan
Elevation	1,401 ft (427 m)
ZIP code	12747
Area code(s)	845

Hurleyville is a small community called a hamlet in Sullivan County, New York. It is part of the Town of Fallsburg. Hurleyville is located along County Road 104. It grew because it was on the main road between the villages of Liberty and Monticello, New York. The zip code for Hurleyville is 12747.

Hurleyville shares its borders with the Town of Thompson and the Town of Liberty. It is also near the hamlets of Loch Sheldrake and South Fallsburg.

History of Hurleyville

Hurleyville was first settled by a person named William Hurley. In the beginning, the local economy was mostly about dairy farming. Over time, it became a popular part of the Catskills "Borscht Belt" resort area. This area was famous for its many summer hotels and places where people could stay for their vacations.

During its busiest time as a resort, Hurleyville had many popular summer hotels. There were also bungalow colonies and boarding houses. The biggest and most famous was the grand Columbia Hotel. It was located on top of Columbia Hill.

Hurleyville was also a stop on the New York, Ontario & Western Railway (O&W). For a short time, Hurleyville was called "Luzon Station." This happened because mail was getting mixed up with mail from Hurley, New York. The name "Luzon Station" was chosen because the postmaster had a son stationed on Luzon Island in the Philippines. The railway stopped running in 1957 because more people started using cars.

Today, there are three restaurants in Hurleyville. They are called "Casa Mia," "The Pickled Owl," and the "Tango Cafe."

Community Services

People who live in Hurleyville are part of the Town of Fallsburg. Students in Hurleyville go to Benjamen Coser Elementary School. They also attend Fallsburg Central High School. Sullivan County Community College is very close, about one mile away in Loch Sheldrake.

The Hurleyville Volunteer Fire Department helps keep the community safe. The Fallsburg Police Department provides law enforcement services. Hurleyville is also home to the Sullivan County Historical Society. This is where you can find the Sullivan County Museum.

Past Resort Hotels

Hurleyville was once home to many popular hotels and resorts. Here are some of them:

• Arcadia Lake Hotel
• Ascot House
• Elmore House
• Columbia Hotel
• Brophy's Hotel
• Fialkowsky's Bungalow Colony
• Kramer's on Luzon Lake
• Replansky's Bungalow Colony
• Forest Inn Hotel
• Pidhorodeckys Resort
• The Clinton House
• Morningside Hotel
• Grandview Hotel

Famous People from Hurleyville

Some well-known people have connections to Hurleyville:

• Francis S. Currey: He was a hero in World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
• Mel Brooks: He is a very famous American comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, and composer.

See also

In Spanish: Hurleyville para niños