Bethel, New York
Bethel is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was estimated at 3,959 in 2020. The town received worldwide attention after it served as the location of Woodstock in 1969, which was originally planned for Wallkill, New York, but was relocated to Bethel after Wallkill withdrew.
Bethel, New York | |
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1969 Woodstock Monument | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: Home of the 1969 Original Woodstock Festival | |
U.S. Census map | |
| Coordinates: 41°41′27″N 74°50′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 89.96 sq mi (232.99 km2) |
| • Land | 85.27 sq mi (220.84 km2) |
| • Water | 4.69 sq mi (12.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,959 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 12720 |
| Area code | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-06310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978730 |
| Website | townofbethelny |
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