Voted as one of the "Best Small Town Main Streets" by CountryLiving Magazine in 2018, Callicoon serves as a hub for local art, farmers' markets, and festivals.
The hamlet itself (CDP) has a small, tight-knit population, with approximately 206 residents, while the surrounding 12723 postal zone covers a broader rural area. 127723 zip
The name "Callicoon" is believed to be derived from the Dutch word kalkoen , meaning "turkey," which colonists reportedly found in abundance in the area, leading to the name "Kollikoonkill," or "Wild Turkey Creek". Voted as one of the "Best Small Town