Roscoe, New York
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Roscoe is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 497 at the 2020 census.
Roscoe, New York | |
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Etymology: Named for Roscoe Conkling | |
Nickname(s): "Trout Town, USA" | |
Coordinates: 41°56′10″N 74°54′58″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Sullivan |
Area | |
• Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
• Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 497 |
• Density | 509.74/sq mi (196.90/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 12776 |
Area code | 607 |
FIPS code | 36-63583 |
GNIS feature ID | 0962895 |
Roscoe is in the southwest part of the town of Rockland, adjacent to New York State Route 17.
It is named for New York Senator Roscoe Conkling.[2]
Roscoe calls itself "Trout Town, USA." The town is a destination for fly-fishing enthusiasts because of its location at the intersection of two rivers popular for trout fishing (the Beaver Kill and the Willowemoc Creek).
The community is a popular stopping point for people traveling along Route 17 (between New York City and Binghamton, New York) because the facilities are right by the access road to the highway. These include gas stations and convenience stores.