Shokan, New York facts for kids
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Shokan, New York
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Shokan in 1906
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.89 sq mi (10.08 km2) |
| • Land | 3.89 sq mi (10.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,075 |
| • Density | 276.28/sq mi (106.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12481
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-67081 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965144 |
Shokan is a small community, also known as a hamlet, located in the town of Olive. You can find it in Ulster County, New York, within the beautiful Catskill Park. In 2020, about 1,075 people lived there.
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History of Shokan
Shokan was not always in its current spot! In the early 1900s, the original village had to move. This happened because the Ashokan Reservoir was being built on the land where Shokan first stood. The reservoir was created to supply drinking water to New York City.
A special building, the Olive and Hurley Old School Baptist Church, is an important part of Shokan's history. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. This means it's recognized as a place with historical importance.
Where is Shokan Located?
Shokan is found at coordinates 41.972674 degrees North and 74.215686 degrees West. It is a small area, covering about 3.9 square miles (10.08 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the community itself.
People Living in Shokan
The number of people living in Shokan has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 1,252 people.
- In 2010, the population was 1,183.
- By 2020, it was 1,075 people.
Most households in Shokan are families. In 2000, about 31.7% of households had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Shokan was 42 years old.
Famous People from Shokan
Even though Shokan is a small place, some well-known people have lived there!
- David Bowie - A very famous musician and artist.
- Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge - Chris Hughes was one of the co-founders of Facebook.
- Mary Margaret McBride - A popular radio talk show host.
See also
In Spanish: Shokan (Nueva York) para niños
