Callicoon

Callicoon is an administrative division in Sullivan County that spreads across several residential communities and natural landscapes in the northwestern section of the region. It encompasses multiple settlements including North Branch along Callicoon Creek and Youngsville situated in the eastern portion.

The town was established in 1842 when it separated from the town of Liberty. Dutch settlers gave it its name, inspired by the wild turkeys that once roamed the area.

The hamlet of Callicoon Center shows visitors what local commerce looked like through its historic Hessinger Store, a structure that reflects how people shopped and conducted business long ago. Walking through this area gives a sense of how the community once functioned as a gathering place.

The municipality offers an online platform for residents to manage administrative tasks like tax payments and access water utility information. Visitors should note that several communities are spread throughout the area, so planning ahead helps when exploring different sections.

The town's name comes from a bird species that was once common in this region and inspired the Dutch settlers when naming the area. This natural history detail is often overlooked when simply thinking of it as a modern administrative district.