Cochecton (N.Y.)

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Information for Authority record
Name (Latin)
Cochecton (N.Y.)
Coordinates
-75.06055556 -75.06055556 41.70583333 41.70583333 (gooearth )
W0750338 W0750338 N0414221 N0414221 (geonames )
Associated country
United States
MARC
MARC
Other Identifiers
VIAF: 129164727
Wikidata: Q3708502
Library of congress: n 95031408
Sources of Information
  • The legend of Cushetunk, 1993:t.p. (Cochecton) p. 1 (Cochecton, New York; originated from Cosheth and Cushetunk, both Indian names)
  • Rand McNally comm. atlas, 1988(Cochecton; Sullivan)
Wikipedia description:

Cochecton () is a town located in west-central Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 1,448 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from the Lenape word "cushetunk" meaning "place of red stone hills". The Town of Cochecton (its official name) is situated on the Delaware River, directly across from Damascus, Pennsylvania, to which a bridge over the river provides access.

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