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Sullivan County Facts

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  • Population: 73,966
  • Year Organized: 1809
  • Area: 970 Square Miles
  • County Seat: Monticello
  • Main Industry: Health Care and Social Services
  • County Legislators: 9
  • Colleges and Universities: 1
  • State Parks: 1
  • School Districts: 8
  • Communities: 46
  • 71 Uniformed Police Officers

  • Named in honor of Major General John Sullivan, Revolutionary War hero, and commander of an expedition against the Six Nations of Indian.
  • Home of Fort Delaware.
  • Home of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center, Museum and Hall of Fame.
  • Home of Max Yasgurs Farm, site of original Woodstock Music Festival.
  • Home of the Eagle Capital of New York State.
  • Home of Camp Shanks World War II Museum.
Last modified: February 25, 2008
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