Loch Sheldrake, New York facts for kids
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Loch Sheldrake
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CDP & hamlet
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Location of Loch Sheldrake in Sullivan County, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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12759
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Loch Sheldrake is a small community in Sullivan County, New York. It is a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a small village that is part of the larger Town of Fallsburg, New York. The zip code for Loch Sheldrake is 12759.
The community got its name from Sheldrake Pond. This deep pond was formed by glaciers long ago. It is right in the center of the town. Loch Sheldrake is surrounded by other small places. These include Hurleyville, the Town of Liberty, Hasbrouck, Divine Corners, and Woodbourne.
The main part of Loch Sheldrake is where County Road 104 meets NYS Route 52. This intersection is right by Sheldrake Pond.
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History as a Resort Town
Long ago, Loch Sheldrake was a very popular vacation spot. It was part of the "Catskills Borscht Belt" resort area. Many hotels, bungalow colonies, and boarding houses were here.
Some famous places included the Brown's Hotel. The comedian Jerry Lewis once worked there. There was also the Evans Hotel and the Karmel Hotel. The Karmel Hotel is now Stagedoor Manor. This is a well-known summer camp for performing arts.
Important Places in Loch Sheldrake
Loch Sheldrake is home to a few important places. These include a college and a golf course.
Sullivan County Community College
Sullivan County Community College is located here. It is a community college that has won several championships. Its men's basketball team has won the NJCAA Men's Division III Basketball Championship multiple times.
Lochmor Golf Course
The Lochmor Golf Course is also in Loch Sheldrake. It is a place where people can enjoy playing golf.
Congregation Adath Israel
Congregation Adath Israel is also known as the Loch Sheldrake Synagogue. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The synagogue is open during the summer and for special holidays. Rabbi Dr. Rashi Shapiro leads the services there.
Hasidic Community
In 2012, a new community was started in Loch Sheldrake. This was a year-round Hasidic community. It is located in Town and Country Estates. This community has its own synagogue, a mikvah (a special bath), a boys' cheder (a school), and a girls' nursery school.
Notable People from Loch Sheldrake
Several well-known people have connections to Loch Sheldrake.
- Erich Bergen: He is an actor, singer, and presenter. He studied at Stagedoor Manor in the town for seven years.
- Francis S. Currey: He was born in Loch Sheldrake. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War II.
- Cleanthony Early: He played college basketball at SUNY Sullivan and Wichita State. He was a professional basketball player for the New York Knicks from 2014 to 2016.
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