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Village of Fleischmanns
The Village of Fleischmanns was created in 1913, consolidating what had been two separate areas. Dating back to at least the 1830s, the hamlet of Griffin's Corners grew on what is now the east end of the village. It was named after Matthew Griffin, an early settler, and quite the jack-of-all-trades. Griffin was first Postmaster here, was a lawyer and ran a hotel and store, and even served in the State Assembly. The Griffin's Corners Post Office opened in 1851.
In the 1870s, a railroad was built from Kingston and was eventually known as the Ulster & Delaware Railroad. The new mode of transportation suddenly opened the area to visitors from New York City, and from farther away. A trip that had taken many difficult hours (or days) on the rough roads suddenly became a matter of hours.
Local farmers quickly found that they could make money hosting summer visitors trying to escape from the heat in pre-air conditioning New York City. A number of large and medium-sized hotels and guest houses were built. Most impressive of all, the wealthy Fleischmann family (of yeast fame and fortune) purchased land above the railroad, overlooking Griffin's Corners, where they built a family compound with five mansions and many outbuildings. Picture a 19th-century version of the Kennedy compound at Hyannis.) This encouraged many others from NYC to build their own summer homes, and for many decades the area around Fleischmanns absolutely boomed in the summers. Dr. Skene, after whom the library is named, was one such part-time resident.
By 1888 there was a separate Fleischmanns Post Office, serving the booming business at the west end of town; Bridge Street was the dividing line between the two areas.
In 1906, work began on a dam on the outskirts of the village; by 1907 Lake Switzerland had changed the views and the life of the community. New hotels were built on either side, and there was something of a real estate boom.
Winfred Zubin - Mayor
PO Box 339 Fleischmanns NY 12430
Text FLEISCHMANNSNY to 866-866-5545
View Information 845-254-5514 Website
Town of Olive
Nestled in the Catskill Mountains of New York State is 40,000 acres named the Town of Olive. In 1824, the theory has it that it was so named from the biblical story of the dove returning to Noah's ark with an Olive branch.
The Ashokan Reservoir geographically divides Olivenorth and south. The hamlets around the shoreline are Boiceville, Olivebridge, Samsonville, Krumville, Shokan, West Shokan, and Ashokan.
The passing of the Water Act of 1905 led to the building of the handmade Ashokan Dam on the Esopus Creek and upon its completion in 1916 created the Ashokan Reservoir, the main water supply for the City of New York-Olives largest landowner.
The demand for pure, clean drinking water for New York City inhabitants changed the course of history for the Town of Olive and still has an impact on everyday life. The Town center and the majority of the Towns residents were forced from the rich Esopus Valley and relocated to the nearby foothills.
Jim Sofranko - Supervisor
PO Box 180 West Shokan NY 12494
Text TOWNOFOLIVE to 866-866-5545
View Information (845) 657-8118.
Village of Margaretville
Margaretville is a village located at the intersections of State routes 28 and 30 in the Town of Middletown, Delaware county. We are a local business center witha Bank, Post office, school and numerous businesses located in the village. Margaretville is the winner of the Quality Communty Award.Looking for a place for your graduation,wedding,family reunion or picnic? The new Margaretville Pavilion is available free of charge. A deposit of $100 is required to hold the date and is refundable after your event provided there is no damage. Call Village Clerk for further information.
Diana Frankoviack, Clerk
773 Main Street, PO Box 228 Margaretville NY 12455
View Information 845-586-4418
Town of Roxbury, Kirkside Park
The township of Roxbury all90 square miles of it! consists of the village hamlets of Roxbury and Grand Gorge, and the Denver/Vega Valley.
Population (year 2000):
2,509, Est. population in July 2004: 2,459 (-2.0% change)
Males: 1,238 (49.3%), Females: 1,271 (50.7%)
Zip code: 12474
Median resident age: 44.6 years
Median household income: $32,214 (year 2000)
Median house value: $78,200 (year 2000)
There are three post offices with different zip codes
Roxbury 12474
Grand Gorge 12434
Denver 12421
Alan Hinkley - Supervisor
PO Box 291 Roxbury NY 12474
Text TRKP to 866-866-5545
View Information 607-326-3722 Website
Town of Shandaken
Shandaken, whose name is of Native American origin and is said to mean land of rapid waters, is located in the northwest corner of Ulster County, 25 miles northwest of the City of Kingston.
Bounded on the North by Town of Middletown, Delaware County; East by Town of Hunter, Greene County and Town of Woodstock, Ulster County; South by Towns of Olive and Denning, Ulster County; and West by Town of Hardenburgh, Ulster County.
Located along the Route 28 corridor within the Catskill State Park, the mountainous townlands are over two-thirds state-owned and include Slide Mountain, the highest peak in the Catskill range, at 4,220 feet.
The town was originally settled around the Revolutionary War period and was formally established on April 9, 1804, when Governor George Clinton signed chapter 80 of the laws of 1804.
Peter DiSclafani - Supervisor
PO Box 134 Shandaken NY 12480
Text TOWNOFSHANDAKEN to 866-866-5545
View Information 845-688-7165
Town of Middletown
Located in the southeast corner of Delaware County, NY in the heart of the Central Catskills, the township includes two incorporated villages Margaretville and Fleischmanns and the hamlets of Arkville, Clovesville, Dunraven, Halcottsville, Kelly Corners and New Kingston.
The Town of Middletown is located in eastern Delaware County in the beautiful Catskill Mts. of New York State. Town Hall is located at 42339 State Highway 28.
Glen Faulker - Supervisor
PO Box 577 Margaretville NY 12455
Text TOWNOFMIDDLETOWN to 866-866-5545
View Information 845-586-2462
