Brocton, New York

Brocton is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The name was derived by combining the names "Brockway" and "Minton", two prominent local families. The population was 1,335 at the 2020 census. Brocton is within the town of Portland.

Brocton, New York
Village
Motto(s): 
"Home of the green arches and historic grape country"
Brocton
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°23′32″N 79°26′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyChautauqua
TownPortland
Area
  Total1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2)
  Land1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
735 ft (224 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,286
  Density726.96/sq mi (280.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14716
Area code716
FIPS code36-08488
GNIS feature ID0944808
Websitewww.brocton.org

The Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, a state prison, is located just north of the village limits.

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