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COUNTY Facts & Maps
Sullivan County is located in the southern portion of New York State, nearly halfway between Binghamton and New York City. It is separated from Pennsylvania by the Delaware River. The county is nestled firmly within the southern portion of the Catskill Mountains with its northeastern corner within the boundaries of the Catskill Park. The highest point in the county is a 3,118-foot peak unofficially known as Beech Mountain in the Town of Rockland. The lowest point, at approximately 475 feet, is along the Delaware River in the Town of Lumberland. The county has a total area of nearly 1,000 square miles. The county seat is Monticello. The county’s name is in honor of Major General John Sullivan, who was a hero in the American Revolutionary War. When New York State established its first twelve counties in 1683, the present Sullivan County was part of Ulster County. In 1809, Sullivan County was split from Ulster County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, the county’s population was approximately 74,000. 27,661 households and 18,311 families resided in the county. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.05. The median income for a household in the county was $36,998, and the median income for a family was $43,458. The per capita income for the county was $18,892. Sullivan County has always been a popular tourist destination, with fishing, hiking, hunting, canoeing and other outdoor activities being among the major draws. However, its two most notable legacies to American pop culture are the resort complexes of the Borscht Belt (with golf courses, social events, and celebrated entertainers) and the 1969 Woodstock Festival when half a million people gathered in Sullivan County's Town of Bethel at Yasgur's Farm to hear one of the most memorable rock concerts ever held. Modified from Wikipedia.org  
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