Branchport, New York

Branchport is a hamlet in the town of Jerusalem in Yates County, New York, United States. It is a "crossroads community" which contains about 85 dwellings, six stores, two churches, a library and a firehouse.

Branchport
Branchport
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°35′54″N 77°09′14″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyYates
TownJerusalem
Elevation
740 ft (226 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14418
Area code315

The name "Branchport" comes from its location at the north end of the west branch of the Y-shaped Keuka Lake. Keuka is one of the Finger Lakes, a series of long slender lakes located in Western Central New York State.

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